What does a Fuel, Electrical Systems Technician (310C) do?

Fuel and electrical systems technicians maintain engines on motor vehicles by repairing and adjusting fuel systems, installing and maintaining electrical equipment, and installing and maintaining air conditioning systems.

Job Related Skills, Interests and Values

Repairing and adjusting fuel systems, installing and maintaining electrical equipment, and installing and maintaining air conditioning systems.
Testing, rebuilding, and repairing alternators and starters
Checking wiring systems to determine shorts and drainage
Servicing and repairing domestic, imported and older vehicles
Servicing and repairing heavy duty equipment (excavators, forklifts, buses, trucks, etc.)Work with lathe, test benches, presses etc.

What Preparation and Training Do You Need?

Completion of a secondary school diploma or equivalent
Completion of 6,500 hours of on-the-job training

What's Your Future as a Fuel, Electrical Systems Technician (310C)?

Requires strong communication skills
May require heavy lifting
Full and part-time work available

Wage Rate

The average salary for a Fuel and Electrical Systems Technician is $55,000 per year or $29 per hour.

Self-Rating

Fuel, Electrical Systems Technician (310C)

Ask Yourself:	Yes	No
Do have strong communication skills?
Are you self-motivated?
Do you have strong math skills?
Are you able to follow Health & Safety guidelines? Are you able to lift up to 50lbs? Can you stand or sit for longer periods of time?
Do you like working with measurements and specific design details?
Are you comfortable working with different pieces of equipment and tools?
Can you work well as a team? Are you a continuous learner?

If you checked YES to the majority of these questions, a career as an Fuel, Electrical Systems Technician (310C) may be for you!

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