7231 Motor Vehicle Mechanics and Repairers
Motor vehicle mechanics and repairers fit, install, maintain, service and repair engines and the mechanical and related equipment of passenger cars, delivery trucks, motorcycles and other motor vehicles. Tasks include - (a) detecting and diagnosing faults in engines and parts; (b) fitting, examining, testing and servicing motor vehicle and motorcycle engines; (c) replacing engine components or complete engines; (d) fitting, examining, adjusting, dismantling, rebuilding and replacing defective parts of motor vehicles; (e) installing or adjusting motors and brakes, and adjusting steering or other parts of motor vehicles; (f) installing, adjusting, servicing and replacing mechatronics components of motor vehicles; (g) performing scheduled maintenance services, such as oil changes, lubrications and engine tune-ups, to achieve smoother running of vehicles and ensure compliance with pollution regulations; (h) reassembling engines and parts after being repaired. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Automotive brakes systems service technician - Diesel fitter (road transport) - Engine fitter (motor vehicle) - Garage mechanic - Moped repairer - Motorcycle mechanic - Motorized rickshaw mechanic - Motor vehicle engine and fuel systems service technician - Motor vehicle mechanic - Motor vehicle mechatronics service technician - Motor vehicle repairer - Motor vehicle service technician - Small engine mechanic Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Bicycle repairer - 7234 - Automotive electrician - 7412 - Electrical mechanic - 7412 - Motor vehicle engine assembler - 8211.
Where 7231 sits in the ISCO-08 hierarchy
- >7 Craft and Related Trades Workers
- >>72 Metal, Machinery and Related Trades Workers
- >>>723 Machinery Mechanics and Repairers
- >>>>7231 Motor Vehicle Mechanics and Repairers
- >>>>7231 Motor Vehicle Mechanics and Repairers
7231 in other classification systems
Equivalent and related codes across 2 other systems. Click any code to see its full definition, hierarchy, and crosswalks.
- 0ec62c2e-30c9-434e-bf36-5277a0840450broadrefurbishing technician
- 158965f1-bd83-441c-bca8-1975b74dedc5broadvehicle restoration technician
- 24d378d8-1e16-4667-bdb4-1f4a0f2c6379broaddiesel engine mechanic
- 264b00c9-84d0-4dc9-b590-aed2cea2b904broadvehicle maintenance supervisor
- 3b4eb248-6b40-42fe-9d10-cba8ccfe6613broadvehicle maintenance attendant
- 4ad4024e-d1d3-4dea-b6d1-2c7948111dcebroadvehicle technician
- 5ab842f6-1f75-4d84-bf41-b8a9799347dfbroadcoachbuilder
- 98c429ad-128e-467e-803a-9a6dc1ceed72broadtyre fitter
- b8db7ef4-4057-4e88-8e2a-105b4b59fb67broadautomotive brake technician
- c0749528-ee2a-41bd-a1f6-c13825b5e569broadroadside vehicle technician
- 49-1011broadFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
- 49-3021broadAutomotive Body and Related Repairers
- 49-3022broadAutomotive Glass Installers and Repairers
- 49-3023broadAutomotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
- 49-3031broadBus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
- 49-3051broadMotorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
- 49-3052broadMotorcycle Mechanics
- 49-3053broadOutdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics
- 49-3092broadRecreational Vehicle Service Technicians
- 49-3093broadTire Repairers and Changers
Other ISCO-08 codes under 7231 Motor Vehicle Mechanics and Repairers
Frequently asked questions
- What is ISCO-08 7231?
- ISCO-08 7231 is "Motor Vehicle Mechanics and Repairers". Motor vehicle mechanics and repairers fit, install, maintain, service and repair engines and the mechanical and related equipment of passenger cars, delivery trucks, motorcycles and other motor vehicles. Tasks include - (a) detecting and diagnosing faults in engines and parts; (b) fitting, examining, testing and servicing motor vehicle and motorcycle engines; (c) replacing engine components or complete engines; (d) fitting, examining, adjusting, dismantling, rebuilding and replacing defective parts of motor vehicles; (e) installing or adjusting motors and brakes, and adjusting steering or other parts of motor vehicles; (f) installing, adjusting, servicing and replacing mechatronics components of motor vehicles; (g) performing scheduled maintenance services, such as oil changes, lubrications and engine tune-ups, to achieve smoother running of vehicles and ensure compliance with pollution regulations; (h) reassembling engines and parts after being repaired. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Automotive brakes systems service technician - Diesel fitter (road transport) - Engine fitter (motor vehicle) - Garage mechanic - Moped repairer - Motorcycle mechanic - Motorized rickshaw mechanic - Motor vehicle engine and fuel systems service technician - Motor vehicle mechanic - Motor vehicle mechatronics service technician - Motor vehicle repairer - Motor vehicle service technician - Small engine mechanic Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Bicycle repairer - 7234 - Automotive electrician - 7412 - Electrical mechanic - 7412 - Motor vehicle engine assembler - 8211.
- How does ISCO-08 7231 map to other classification systems?
- 7231 Motor Vehicle Mechanics and Repairers has equivalents in ESCO Occupations (0ec62c2e-30c9-434e-bf36-5277a0840450, 158965f1-bd83-441c-bca8-1975b74dedc5, 24d378d8-1e16-4667-bdb4-1f4a0f2c6379, +7 more); SOC 2018 (49-1011, 49-3021, 49-3022, +7 more). These crosswalks let you translate this code between ISCO-08 and 2 other classification systems.
- What is the parent category of 7231?
- 7231 Motor Vehicle Mechanics and Repairers sits under 7231 Motor Vehicle Mechanics and Repairers in the ISCO-08 hierarchy.
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