[Core] [53% incumbents] Test and inspect engines to determine malfunctions, to locate missing and broken parts, and to verify repairs, using diagnostic instruments.
  DWAs: Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems. | Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.

[Core] [53% incumbents] Repair and maintain gasoline engines used to power equipment such as portable saws, lawn mowers, generators, and compressors.
  DWAs: Repair defective engines or engine components. | Maintain work equipment or machinery.

[Core] [53% incumbents] Adjust points, valves, carburetors, distributors, and spark plug gaps, using feeler gauges.
  DWAs: Adjust vehicle components according to specifications.

[Core] [53% incumbents] Repair or replace defective parts such as magnetos, water pumps, gears, pistons, and carburetors, using hand tools.
  DWAs: Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts. | Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.

[Core] [53% incumbents] Perform routine maintenance such as cleaning and oiling parts, honing cylinders, and tuning ignition systems.
  DWAs: Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order. | Service vehicles to maintain functionality. | Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning.

[Core] [53% incumbents] Reassemble engines after repair or maintenance work is complete.
  DWAs: Reassemble equipment after repair.

[Core] [53% incumbents] Replace motors.
  DWAs: Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.

[Core] [53% incumbents] Show customers how to maintain equipment.
  DWAs: Train customers in the use of products.

[Core] [53% incumbents] Remove engines from equipment, and position and bolt engines to repair stands.
  DWAs: Bolt objects into place. | Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair. | Position equipment using hand tools, power tools, or heavy equipment.

[Core] [53% incumbents] Sell parts and equipment.
  DWAs: Sell products or services.

[Core] [53% incumbents] Grind, ream, rebore, and re-tap parts to obtain specified clearances, using grinders, lathes, taps, reamers, boring machines, and micrometers.
  DWAs: Grind parts to required dimensions.

[Core] [52% incumbents] Dismantle engines, using hand tools, and examine parts for defects.
  DWAs: Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems. | Disassemble equipment to inspect for deficiencies.

[Core] [52% incumbents] Obtain problem descriptions from customers, and prepare cost estimates for repairs.
  DWAs: Estimate costs for labor or materials. | Confer with customers or users to assess problems.

[Core] [51% incumbents] Record repairs made, time spent, and parts used.
  DWAs: Maintain repair or maintenance records.

--- SKILLS ---
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Listening (imp:3.12 lvl:2.75) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Reading Comprehension (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Speaking (imp:2.88 lvl:2.50) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Monitoring (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Active Learning (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Writing (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Mechanical (imp:4.35 lvl:5.61) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.46 lvl:3.53) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  English Language (imp:3.42 lvl:3.32) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Engineering and Technology (imp:3.18 lvl:3.36) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Education and Training (imp:3.17 lvl:2.98) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Transportation (imp:3.15 lvl:3.14) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Sales and Marketing (imp:3.10 lvl:2.94) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.96 lvl:2.84) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Administration and Management (imp:2.93 lvl:2.69) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Physics (imp:2.86 lvl:3.32) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Production and Processing (imp:2.84 lvl:2.17) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Design (imp:2.76 lvl:3.19) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.73 lvl:2.26) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Mathematics (imp:2.66 lvl:2.59) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Law and Government (imp:2.61 lvl:2.33) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Chemistry (imp:2.47 lvl:2.84) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Geography (imp:2.47 lvl:1.85) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Administrative (imp:2.36 lvl:1.94) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.35 lvl:1.57) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Building and Construction (imp:2.29 lvl:1.92) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Telecommunications (imp:2.29 lvl:1.18) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.27 lvl:1.75) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Communications and Media (imp:2.20 lvl:2.01) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Psychology (imp:2.10 lvl:1.65) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:2.09 lvl:1.17) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.05 lvl:1.60) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.69 lvl:0.64) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Biology (imp:1.66) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  History and Archeology (imp:1.62) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Food Production (imp:1.61) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.50) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Foreign Language (imp:1.49) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Fine Arts (imp:1.30) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.88 lvl:3.62) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.75 lvl:3.12) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.62 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Near Vision (imp:3.62 lvl:3.38) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Control Precision (imp:3.50 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Visualization (imp:3.38 lvl:3.88) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Information Ordering (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Extent Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Oral Expression (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Static Strength (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Auditory Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Reaction Time (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Speech Clarity (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Written Expression (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Depth Perception (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Speech Recognition (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Written Comprehension (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Originality (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Time Sharing (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Response Orientation (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Far Vision (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.50 lvl:2.75) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Rate Control (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Memorization (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Stamina (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Sound Localization (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Number Facility (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Night Vision (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:4.65 lvl:4.86) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.41 lvl:4.07) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.06 lvl:3.75) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:4.01 lvl:3.54) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.99 lvl:3.27) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.92 lvl:4.26) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Getting Information (imp:3.89 lvl:3.27) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.77 lvl:4.29) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Working with Computers (imp:3.71 lvl:2.93) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.69 lvl:2.98) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.68 lvl:4.10) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:3.63 lvl:3.55) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.60 lvl:3.64) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.48 lvl:3.01) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.45 lvl:3.26) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.45 lvl:3.71) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.38 lvl:2.85) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Processing Information (imp:3.33 lvl:3.11) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.27 lvl:3.19) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.26 lvl:1.99) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.24 lvl:2.68) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.17 lvl:4.01) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.98 lvl:2.50) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.94 lvl:2.18) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.94 lvl:2.75) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Thinking Creatively (imp:2.93 lvl:2.86) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.88 lvl:2.47) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.88 lvl:2.20) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:2.87 lvl:2.30) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.83 lvl:1.90) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.81 lvl:2.01) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.81 lvl:2.32) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.73 lvl:2.00) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.67 lvl:2.64) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.66 lvl:2.06) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.59 lvl:2.23) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.54 lvl:2.30) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.43 lvl:1.43) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.37 lvl:2.09) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.33 lvl:1.59) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.32 lvl:1.71) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.37) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.14) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Dependability (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:1.63) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Perseverance (imp:1.28) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Integrity (imp:1.26) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.12) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:0.93) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.87) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.79) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Self-Control (imp:0.75) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Cooperation (imp:0.64) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Initiative (imp:0.61) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Sincerity (imp:0.60) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Innovation (imp:0.49) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Adaptability (imp:0.48) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Social Orientation (imp:0.45) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Optimism (imp:0.32) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Empathy (imp:0.08) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Humility (imp:-0.01) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.22) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:3.88 lvl:3.62) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:3.88 lvl:3.62) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Troubleshooting (imp:3.75 lvl:3.62) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.38 lvl:3.00) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Equipment Selection (imp:3.25 lvl:2.75) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Operation and Control (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Time Management (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.38 lvl:2.50) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Persuasion (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Instructing (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Negotiation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Technology Design (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Installation (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Programming (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 36,060
  annual_median    : $47,880
  annual_pct10     : $34,670
  annual_pct25     : $40,670
  annual_pct75     : $58,560
  annual_pct90     : $67,260
  annual_mean      : $49,990
  hourly_median    : $23.02

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Alaska ($60,190)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($23,730)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.536x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (50 total) ---
  Retail Trade                             emp:   14,580  median: $  45,970
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    6,980  median: $  51,110
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:    5,280  median: $  48,920
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    2,400  median: $  48,840
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    2,390  median: $  44,960
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:    1,480  median: $  50,150
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    1,260  median: $  58,970
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:      490  median: $  48,550
  Construction                             emp:      330  median: $  56,660
  Educational Services                     emp:      270  median: $  56,170

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (14 total) ---
  Retail Trade                             emp:   14,580  median: $  45,970
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    6,980  median: $  51,110
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:    5,280  median: $  48,920
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    2,400  median: $  48,840
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    2,390  median: $  44,960
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:    1,480  median: $  50,150
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    1,260  median: $  58,970
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:      490  median: $  48,550
  Construction                             emp:      330  median: $  56,660
  Educational Services                     emp:      270  median: $  56,170

exact_match_status : no_exact_match
matched_title      : N/A
match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T22:56:16.470331Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Starter (engine) (similarity: 0.3056)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starter_(engine)
  QID: Q557828
  Extract: A starter is an apparatus installed in motor vehicles to rotate the crankshaft of an internal combustion engine so as to initiate the engine's combustion cycle. Starters can be electric, pneumatic, or hydraulic. The starter can also be another internal combustion engine in the case, for instance, of

  Title: Wheel Horse (similarity: 0.0896)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel_Horse
  QID: Q7992001
  Extract: Wheel Horse was a manufacturer of outdoor and garden power equipment, including lawn and garden tractors. The company's headquarters were in South Bend, Indiana, USA.

  Title: Chainsaw (similarity: 0.1562)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chainsaw
  QID: Q208040
  Extract: A chainsaw is a portable handheld power saw that cuts with a set of teeth attached to a rotating chain driven along a guide bar.

  Title: Minibike (similarity: 0.1250)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minibike
  QID: Q1610966
  Extract: A minibike is a two-wheeled, motorized, off-highway recreational vehicle popularized in the 1960s and 1970s, but available continuously from a wide variety of manufacturers since 1959. Their off-highway nature and typically entirely off-road legal status differentiate minibikes from motorcycles and 

  Title: Subaru Legacy (first generation) (similarity: 0.1591)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subaru_Legacy_(first_generation)
  QID: Q7630813
  Extract: The first generation Subaru Legacy is a mid-size family car / wagon developed by Fuji Heavy Industries. The Legacy was an all new model, and was considered a notable departure from Subaru products in the past.

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on comprehensive O*NET data including detailed work activities, transferable skills, and education distributions. BLS wage data provides current market intelligence, and related occupations show clear skill transfer pathways.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-04T00:32:25.616385+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,653
tokens_output        : 4,123
cost_usd             : $0.044775
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found, with closest semantic neighbors being specific equipment types like chainsaws and starters rather than the occupation itself. This reflects the specialized nature of small engine repair as a distinct trade category.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics diagnose, repair, and maintain small engines that power lawn mowers, chainsaws, generators, and recreational equipment. They perform routine maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical problems, and replace worn components using hand tools and diagnostic equipment. These skilled technicians serve both commercial and residential customers, often providing equipment sales and customer education.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves testing engines to identify malfunctions using diagnostic equipment, disassembling equipment to access faulty components, and performing repairs such as replacing pistons, carburetors, or magnetos with hand tools. Mechanics adjust points, valves, and spark plug gaps using feeler gauges, then reassemble and test equipment to verify repairs. They perform routine maintenance including cleaning parts, honing cylinders, and tuning ignition systems. Customer interaction includes demonstrating proper equipment maintenance and selling replacement parts.

WHO THRIVES:
This role suits individuals with strong realistic interests who enjoy working with mechanical systems and solving practical problems. Success requires excellent finger dexterity and manual coordination for precision work with small components, combined with visualization abilities to understand mechanical relationships. The work demands attention to detail and dependability, as equipment safety depends on thorough repairs. People who thrive appreciate working independently, take pride in restoring equipment to proper function, and enjoy the variety of different engines and equipment they encounter.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most positions require a high school diploma or equivalent, with 48% of workers entering with this education level. Post-secondary certificates in small engine repair, mechanical technologies, or automotive technology provide competitive advantages, with 12.5% holding such credentials. Many learn through on-the-job training, apprenticeships, or employer-provided programs that combine classroom instruction with hands-on experience. Prior experience with mechanical equipment or automotive repair can facilitate entry.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Entry-level mechanics typically start with routine maintenance and simple repairs before advancing to complex diagnostic work and engine overhauls. Career progression may lead to shop supervision, service management, or opening independent repair businesses. Lateral movement opportunities exist in related fields such as motorcycle mechanics, automotive service, or farm equipment repair. Specialization in specific equipment types or manufacturers can command higher wages and expertise recognition.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The occupation employs 36,060 workers nationally with a median annual wage of $47,880 according to BLS OEWS May 2025, ranging from $34,670 to $67,260 for the 10th to 90th percentiles. Geographic wage variation is significant, with Alaska offering the highest wages at $60,190 compared to Puerto Rico's $23,730, representing a 2.54x ratio. Employment concentrates in retail trade (14,580 workers), administrative and support services (6,980), and arts, entertainment, and recreation (5,280). Seasonal demand fluctuations align with lawn care and recreational equipment usage patterns.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
This occupation faces low automation risk due to the diagnostic complexity and varied nature of small engine repair work. The high importance of finger dexterity, manual dexterity, and problem sensitivity in identifying and fixing diverse mechanical issues requires human judgment and tactile skills that current automation cannot replicate effectively.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Motorcycle Mechanics (49-3052.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share high mechanical knowledge requirements and similar transferable skills in equipment maintenance, repairing, and troubleshooting.
    data: Mechanical knowledge imp:4.3
    data: Equipment Maintenance skill imp:3.9
    data: Repairing skill imp:3.9
  [riasec_cluster] Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (49-3023.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both occupations exhibit strong realistic orientation (R:7.00) and conventional secondary traits, indicating similar work preferences for mechanical problem-solving.
    data: RIASEC R:7.00
    data: RIASEC C:3.97
    data: Job Zone 2 classification
  [knowledge_overlap] Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (49-3031.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Shared emphasis on mechanical knowledge and engineering technology knowledge for engine repair and maintenance work.
    data: Mechanical knowledge imp:4.3
    data: Engineering and Technology knowledge imp:3.2
    data: Transportation knowledge imp:3.1
  [task_similarity] Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers (49-2092.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Similar core work activities in repairing and maintaining mechanical equipment and identifying equipment problems through inspection.
    data: Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment imp:4.7
    data: Inspecting Equipment imp:4.0
    data: Finger Dexterity imp:3.9
  [career_pathway] Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians (49-3041.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Natural progression path given overlapping mechanical skills and customer service knowledge, with farm equipment representing larger-scale application of similar principles.
    data: Customer and Personal Service knowledge imp:3.5
    data: Equipment Maintenance skill imp:3.9
    data: Education distribution similarity

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['small engine', 'outdoor power equipment', 'lawn mower', 'chainsaw', 'generator', 'engine repair', 'carburetor', 'ignition system']
  exclude_keywords : ['automotive', 'diesel', 'motorcycle', 'marine', 'aircraft']
  title_patterns   : ['Engine Mechanic', 'Small Engine', 'Power Equipment', 'Garden Equipment', 'Gas Engine']
  common_variations: ['small engine mechanic', 'power equipment mechanic', 'lawn equipment mechanic', 'garden equipment technician', 'engine service repairer', 'outdoor equipment mechanic', 'gas engine mechanic', 'equipment service technician']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['equipment', 'tendency', 'others', 'repair', 'mechanical', 'principles', 'problems', 'includes', 'objects', 'engines', 'hand', 'tools', 'maintenance', 'control', 'materials', 'ideas', 'techniques', 'body', 'problem', 'resources']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
equipment                  53  0.01995  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:43%  inference:30%  dwas:17%
tendency                   42  0.01581  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     38  0.01430  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
repair                     19  0.00715  inference            inference:37%  dwas:32%  onet_tasks:21%
mechanical                 17  0.00640  dwas                 dwas:35%  inference:35%  onet_dimensions:29%
principles                 16  0.00602  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problems                   14  0.00527  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  dwas:21%  inference:14%
includes                   13  0.00489  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  inference:8%
objects                    13  0.00489  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  dwas:8%
engines                    12  0.00452  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:50%  inference:25%  wikipedia:17%
hand                       12  0.00452  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:58%  onet_tasks:17%  inference:17%
tools                      12  0.00452  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:42%  dwas:25%  onet_tasks:17%
maintenance                12  0.00452  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:33%  inference:33%  onet_tasks:17%
control                    12  0.00452  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
materials                  11  0.00414  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  dwas:9%
ideas                      11  0.00414  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
techniques                 10  0.00376  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       10  0.00376  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problem                     9  0.00339  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  onet_tasks:11%  inference:11%
resources                   9  0.00339  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00339  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performing                  9  0.00339  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
activities                  9  0.00339  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00339  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
identifying                 9  0.00339  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
engine                      9  0.00339  inference            inference:56%  wikipedia:33%  dwas:11%
customers                   8  0.00301  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:38%  onet_tasks:25%  dwas:25%
machines                    8  0.00301  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  onet_tasks:12%
understand                  8  0.00301  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
monitoring                  8  0.00301  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
needs                       8  0.00301  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
procedures                  8  0.00301  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00301  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
providing                   8  0.00301  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
services                    8  0.00301  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  dwas:12%  inference:12%
standards                   8  0.00301  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
production                  8  0.00301  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
products                    8  0.00301  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  dwas:25%  wikipedia:12%
management                  8  0.00301  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
human                       8  0.00301  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%