ENTRY LEVEL TECHNICIAN SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Updated: Jun 04, 2025 - The Entry Level Technician should demonstrate strong time management skills to complete tasks within standard repair times, along with the ability to communicate technical details effectively. The role requires flexibility to work early mornings, nights, weekends, and occasional road calls, as well as a commitment to following safety protocols. This position focuses on problem-solving, teamwork, and staying updated with evolving automotive technologies for success.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Entry Level Technician Resume
- Basic Shop Equipment
- Hand Tools
- Data Collection
- Technical Decision Making
- Test Calibration
- Product Inspection
- Root Cause Analysis
- MS Office Skills
- Technical Installation
- Maintenance Assistance
- Time Management
- Communication Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Interpersonal Skills
- Organization Skills
- Multitasking
- Attention To Detail
- Decision Making
Summary of Entry Level Technician Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BS in Mechanical Engineering with 2 years of Experience
- Ability to utilize basic shop equipment and hand tools
- Able to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
- Ability to work both independently and in a team
- Ability to collect data, establish facts and recognize problems
- Ability to effectively review, understand, and convey technical information
- Ability to follow, comprehend and interpret instructions and standards, with only occasional or no variables
- Ability to make sound technical decisions under supervision
- Good communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills
- Ability to handle multiple projects
2. BS in Electrical Engineering with 3 years of Experience
- Good time management skills to ensure all work is completed within standard repair times.
- Strong communication skills to share technical details about repairs or tasks.
- Ability to work early mornings, nights, some holidays, and weekends.
- Ability to perform work indoors with the occasional need to perform road calls.
- Good problem-solving skills to address unexpected issues.
- Desire to work as a team, while helping and interacting respectfully with each other.
- Ability to review, analyze, and interpret information, identify problems, and make decisions
- Ability to display a commitment to learning new technologies within the rapidly changing automotive industry
- Commitment to following established safety policies and procedures
3. BS in Industrial Engineering with 2 years of Experience
- Experience with Product development, testing and inspection
- Ability to maintain, test, and calibrate devices using set protocols for product validation
- Ability to analyze testing results
- Ability to collaborate with engineering on root cause analysis
- Ability to perform installations and service activities
- Ability to assist with the maintenance of the depot receiver, bulk tanker, and general property
- Ability to prepare tanks for shipment to the Memphis Refurb Center
- Good computer skills, including MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Ability to work varied and extended hours/days, as business dictates