Main duties
People in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties.
Automotive service technicians
- Review work orders and discuss work with supervisor
- Inspect motor in operation, road test motor vehicle, and test automotive systems and components using computerized diagnostic and other testing devices to diagnose and isolate faults
- Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of automotive systems including fuel system, brakes, steering and suspension, engine and drive train, emission control and exhaust, cooling and climate control, and electrical and electronic systems using hand tools and other specialized automotive repair equipment
- Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer's performance specifications
- Perform scheduled maintenance service, such as oil changes, lubrications and tune ups
- Advise customers on work performed, general vehicle condition and future repair requirements
Mechanical repairers - motor vehicle manufacturing
- Inspect and test mechanical units, such as engines, transmissions, axles and brake systems, to locate faults and malfunctions
- Diagnose faults or malfunctions and confirm findings with supervisor to determine whether to repair or replace unit
- Repair or replace mechanical units or components using hand and power tools
- Test and adjust units to specifications for proper performance
- Complete reports to record problems and work performed
Truck and transport and truck-trailer mechanics
- Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of commercial transport truck systems including chassis, frame, cab, body, engine and drive train, air brakes, steering, and fuel, hydraulic, electrical and electronic systems
- Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of truck-trailer systems including structural, brake and electrical systems
- Workers in this unit group may specialize in the following areas: engine and fuel systems, transmission systems, air conditioning, cooling and heating systems, steering, alignment, brakes, drive lines, suspension, electrical and electronic systems, truck-trailer repair or diagnostic services
Employment requirements
Automotive service technicians
- Completion of secondary school and training courses or a vocational program are usually required
- Completion of a four-year automotive service technician apprenticeship program or A combination of over four years of work experience and industry courses in automotive technology is required to be eligible for trade certification
- Trade certification for automotive service technicians is compulsory in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Ontario and Alberta and available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Quebec, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, the Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut
- Automotive service technician (transmission) trade certification is compulsory in Ontario
- Automotive service technician (steering, suspension and brakes) trade certification is compulsory in New Brunswick and Ontario
- Automotive service technician (service station mechanic) trade certification is compulsory in Nova Scotia and available, but voluntary, in Prince Edward Island
- Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified automotive service technicians upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination
Mechanical repairers, motor vehicle manufacturing
- Completion of secondary school and training courses or a vocational program are usually required
- On-the-job training of two to three years is provided by employers
Truck and transport and truck-trailer mechanics
- Completion of secondary school and training courses or a vocational program are usually required
- Completion of a four-year truck and transport mechanic or truck-trailer repair apprenticeship or A combination of over four years of work experience and industry courses in truck or heavy duty equipment mechanics is required to be eligible for trade certification
- Trade certification for truck and transport mechanics is compulsory in Nova Scotia, Ontario and Alberta and available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Quebec, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, British Columbia and the Yukon
- Transport trailer technician trade certification is compulsory in Ontario and available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Manitoba, British Columbia and the Yukon
- Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified truck-trailer repairers and truck and transport mechanics upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination
Job titles in NOC 72410
89 job titles are classified in this unit group.
- after sales service technician - motor vehicles
- alignment and brakes technician
- apprentice motor vehicle mechanic
- automatic transmission mechanic - motor vehicle
- automatic transmission technician - motor vehicles
- automobile mechanic
- automobile service mechanic
- automotive air conditioning mechanic
- automotive brake mechanic
- automotive brake repairer
- automotive brake specialist
- automotive carburetor mechanic
- automotive drivetrain technician
- automotive electrical and tune-up service technician
- automotive electrical mechanic
- automotive electrical technician
- automotive engine mechanic inspector
- automotive mechanic
- automotive mechanical repairer
- automotive radiator mechanic
- automotive radiator mechanic apprentice
- automotive radiator repairer
- automotive repairer
- automotive service technician
- automotive service technician - electrical and fuel systems
- automotive service technician - fuel and electronics systems
- automotive service technician - steering, suspension and brakes
- automotive service technician - transmission
- automotive service technician apprentice
- automotive technician - air conditioning system
Show all 89 job titles
- automotive technician - automatic transmission systems
- automotive technician - brakes systems
- automotive technician - electrical and electronic systems
- automotive technician - engine and fuel systems
- automotive technician - front-end systems
- automotive technician - fuel systems
- automotive technician - standard transmission systems
- automotive technician - transmission systems
- automotive vehicle tester
- automotive vehicle testing mechanic
- brake systems mechanic
- bus and transport mechanic
- bus and truck mechanic
- bus mechanic
- car mechanic
- commercial trailer mechanic
- commercial trailer technician
- commercial transport vehicle mechanic
- diagnostic technician - motor vehicles
- engine mechanic - motor vehicle
- front-end mechanic
- fuel and electrical systems technician - motor vehicle
- garage mechanic
- mechanic - motor vehicle manufacturing
- mechanical upgrader - motor vehicle manufacturing
- motor mechanic - motor vehicle manufacturing
- motor repairer - motor vehicle manufacturing
- motor vehicle diesel engine mechanic
- motor vehicle fuel conversion technician
- motor vehicle fuel-systems and electric-systems mechanic
- motor vehicle mechanic
- motor vehicle mechanical repairer
- motor vehicle technician
- motor vehicle transmission mechanic
- new car mechanic
- service technician - motor vehicle repair
- trailer mechanic
- trailer mechanical systems repairer
- transmission mechanic
- transmission technician
- transport truck mechanic
- transport truck trailer mechanic
- trolley engine mechanic
- truck and coach technician
- truck and trailer repairer
- truck and transport mechanic
- truck and transport service technician
- truck and transport vehicle mechanic apprentice
- truck and transport vehicle repairer
- truck mechanic
- truck trailer mechanic
- truck trailer repairer apprentice
- truck trailer service technician
- truck-trailer repairer
- tune-up mechanic - motor vehicle
- tune-up specialist - motor vehicle
- vehicle technician - Canadian Armed Forces
- wheel alignment and brake mechanic
- wheel alignment and brake specialist
Wages for NOC 72410 by province
Hourly wages from Job Bank for automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers.
| Province or territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | $18.75 | $30.00 | $43.27 |
| British Columbia | $20.00 | $35.00 | $49.00 |
| Alberta | $19.84 | $30.00 | $47.00 |
| Saskatchewan | $18.00 | $30.00 | $43.50 |
| Manitoba | $17.00 | $27.50 | $40.00 |
| Quebec | $20.00 | $28.00 | $40.00 |
| New Brunswick | $16.00 | $24.75 | $33.00 |
| Nova Scotia | $17.00 | $25.00 | $36.32 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $17.50 | $27.00 | $41.00 |
| Canada | $19.00 | $29.89 | $43.27 |
Ontario by region
| Region | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | $18.00 | $30.00 | $43.92 |
| Kingston–Pembroke | $18.00 | $29.00 | $35.00 |
| Muskoka–Kawarthas | $18.75 | $30.00 | $43.27 |
| Toronto | $18.00 | $30.00 | $44.64 |
| Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie | $18.75 | $30.00 | $43.27 |
| Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula | $20.00 | $30.00 | $46.15 |
| London | $19.00 | $30.00 | $40.00 |
| Windsor–Sarnia | $18.00 | $27.00 | $37.00 |
| Stratford–Bruce Peninsula | $19.00 | $29.50 | $38.00 |
| Northeast | $19.00 | $33.00 | $43.92 |
| Northwest | $20.00 | $30.00 | $45.00 |
Source: Job Bank wages, reference period 2023-2024, revised November 19, 2025.
Career progression and other notes
With additional training, mobility is possible between automobile and truck and transport mechanics.
The Red Seal endorsement allows for interprovincial mobility.
With experience, mechanics and technicians in this unit group may progress to supervisory positions.
Mechanical repairers employed in motor vehicle manufacturing may progress to motor vehicle mechanic positions through an apprenticeship program, or with experience, they may progress to supervisory positions in motor vehicle manufacturing.
Similar occupations classified elsewhere
These occupations look related but belong to a different NOC unit group.
- Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators: NOC 72411, Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators
- Heavy-duty equipment mechanics: NOC 72401, Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
- Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers: NOC 94200, Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers
- Motor vehicle mechanics supervisor: NOC 72020, Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades
- Recreation vehicle service technician: NOC 72423, Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics
- Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling: NOC 92020, Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling
- Truck trailer assembler: NOC 94204, Mechanical assemblers and inspectors
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Questions about NOC 72410
What is NOC 72410?
NOC 72410 is Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers, a unit group in the 2021 National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0). It belongs to the broad category trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations and to TEER 2.
What TEER is NOC 72410?
NOC 72410 is TEER 2. TEER 2 generally means: college program of 2 to 3 years, apprenticeship of 2 to 5 years, or a supervisory or safety role.
What job titles are in NOC 72410?
The unit group includes 89 job titles, for example apprentice motor vehicle mechanic, automobile mechanic, automotive service technician, brake systems mechanic, bus mechanic, mechanical upgrader - motor vehicle manufacturing.
How much do automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers earn in Canada?
Job Bank reports a national median of $29.89 per hour for automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers, and $30.00 in Ontario. The highest provincial median is in British Columbia at $35.00 (reference period 2023-2024).
Which occupations are similar to NOC 72410?
Related occupations classified in other unit groups include auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators (NOC 72411); heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 72401); motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers (NOC 94200).
Last updated October 2026. Sources:
- National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0, Statistics Canada and Employment and Social Development Canada
- Job Bank wages
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