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- Western Prosperity Zone
- Southwest Prosperity Zone
- North Central Prosperity Zone
- Northeast Prosperity Zone
- Northwest Prosperity Zone
- Piedmont-Triad Prosperity Zone
- Sandhills Prosperity Zone
- Southeast Prosperity Zone
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Supply Chain & Transportation
- Annual Median Wage$ 45,110$32,328
$75,973Annual NC Wage Range
Growth Rate
Very Fast Growing
- Small engine mechanics inspect, service, and repair motorized power equipment. Mechanics often specialize in one type of equipment, such as motorcycles, motorboats, or outdoor power equipment.
What do they typically do
- Repair or adjust motorcycle subassemblies such as forks, transmissions, brakes, or drive chains, according to specifications
- Mount, balance, change, or check condition or pressure of tires
- Take apart subassembly units and examine condition, movement, or alignment of parts
- Repair or replace other parts like headlights, horns, handlebar controls, gasoline or oil tanks, starters, or mufflers
- Connect test panels to engines and measure generator output, ignition timing, or other engine performance indicators
- Replace defective parts using hand tools, arbor presses, flexible power presses, or power tools
- Take apart engines and repair or replace defective parts such as magnetos, carburetors, or generators
- Listen to engines, examine vehicle frames, or talk with customers to determine nature and extent of malfunction or damage
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth +1.1%Job Opening 12Education & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
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