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Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair · SOC 49-3053
0.0% AI Exposure — Low
$47,880
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
3,800
Proj. Annual Openings
36,060
Employment (OEWS 2025)
100/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure0.0%
AI Resiliency100/100
Exposure BandLow
Sector Avg. Exposure0.7%
Top Skills
1.Equipment Maintenance
2.Repairing
3.Troubleshooting
4.Operations Monitoring
5.Critical Thinking
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul small engines used to power lawn mowers, chain saws, recreational sporting equipment, and related equipment.
Common titles: Chainsaw Technician, Golf Cart Mechanic, Lawnmower Repair Mechanic, Mechanic, Outdoor Power Equipment Service Technician, Service Technician (Service Tech)
Representative Tasks
- •Record repairs made, time spent, and parts used.
- •Test and inspect engines to determine malfunctions, to locate missing and broken parts, and to verify repairs, using diagnostic instruments.
- •Dismantle engines, using hand tools, and examine parts for defects.
- •Repair and maintain gasoline engines used to power equipment such as portable saws, lawn mowers, generators, and compressors.
- •Adjust points, valves, carburetors, distributors, and spark plug gaps, using feeler gauges.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Maintain repair or maintenance records.
- •Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems.
- •Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- •Adjust vehicle components according to specifications.
- •Disassemble equipment to inspect for deficiencies.
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Excel · hotMicrosoft Office software · hotIdeal Computer Systems Ideal OPELand & Sea DYNO-MAXRepairTRAXSale processing softwareSmart Equipment RepairVersaDyne small engine test system
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
1.9%
Avg AI Exposure
3
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Outlook | Average | 24% Bright |
| Median Salary | $47,880 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |