Marine Corps MOS · Logistics
3521 Automotive Maintenance Technician
Overview
An Automotive Maintenance Technician services and inspects motor transport equipment at the field level. The technician also maintains and repairs this equipment.
Core Skills
- preventive and corrective maintenance
- mechanical and electrical troubleshooting
- diagnostic equipment use
- technical manual interpretation
- work order management
- safety and compliance
- documentation and recordkeeping
- teamwork and collaboration
Civilian Software & Tools
- SAP software
- Computerized maintenance management system software CMMS
- Cummins INSITE
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Windows
Civilian Career Paths
- Fleet Management
- Mechanical Engineering
- Transportation Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Auto Maintenance and Light Repair Certification Test (G1)
- Automobile/Light Truck: Automatic Transmission/ Transaxle (A2) · Funded
- Automobile/Light Truck: Brakes (A5) · Funded
- Automobile/Light Truck: Electrical/Electronic Systems (A6) · Funded
- Automobile/Light Truck: Engine Performance (A8) · Funded
Career Growth
- Automobile/Light Truck: Engine Repair (A1) · Funded
- Automobile/Light Truck: Heating and Air Conditioning (A7) · Funded
- Automobile/Light Truck: Light Vehicle Diesel Engines (A9) · Funded
- A3 Manual Drive Train and Axles · Funded
- A4 Suspension & Steering · Funded
What the Work Involves
- Test drive vehicles and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices.
- Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
- Use handtools, such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, or precision instruments, as well as power tools, such as pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding equipment, or jacks and hoists.
- Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
- Attach test instruments to equipment, and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions.
Related Occupations
- Rail Car Repairers
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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