Vehicle mechanic
Vehicle mechanics inspect, test and maintain vehicles, motorcycles, engine tune-ups and tyre replacements. They repair engine failures, lube replacements. Vehicle technicians replace vehicle components and evaluate warranty options.
Key metrics
Salary range:
(entry-level to experienced)
EntryExperienced
BD350
BD1,100
Minimum academic attainment:
Secondary education
All labor market data as of Q4 2025. All education-related data as of academic year 2023/2024
"Entry Level" is the typical starting salary for individuals entering the labor market for the first time.
"Experienced" refers to the salary that professionals in this job may earn after building experience and advancing their skills.
Essential Skills & Knowledge
Essential Skills
- adapt to new technology used in cars
- apply health and safety standards
- carry out repair of vehicles
- carry out repairs and maintenance of vehicle bodies
- diagnose problems with vehicles
- execute working instructions
- follow procedures to control substances hazardous to health
- identify customer's needs
- maintain updated professional knowledge
- maintain vehicle records
- maintain work area cleanliness
- perform manual work autonomously
- perform road testing of vehicles
- perform technical tasks with great care
- perform vehicle tests
- position vehicles for maintenance and repair
- provide customer information related to repairs
- repair vehicle electrical systems
- use automotive diagnostic equipment
- use traditional toolbox tools
- wear appropriate protective gear
Essential Knowledge
- automotive diagnostic equipment
- car controls
- components of air conditioning systems
- emission standards
- health and safety measures in transportation
- hybrid vehicle architecture
- mechanical components of vehicles
- mechanical requirements for vehicles in urban areas
- mechanics
- principles of mechanical engineering
- teamwork principles
- types of vehicles
- vehicle electrical systems
The “Essential Skills and Knowledge” content is derived from the European Skills, Competences, Qualifications and Occupations (ESCO) framework for more information refer to ESCO's website.
Top sectors hiring Bahrainis for this job
- Wholesale and Retail Trade
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