Daniel Haddix

is the Automotive Instructor at Pine Knot Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center. Daniel is an ASE-certified master technician with over 32 years of experience in the automotive industry. He is also an ASE Master Certified Automotive Training Instructor and has trained and mentored students in the UAW-LETC-sponsored program at Pine Knot Job Corps for almost 15 years. 

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Maintenance and Light Repair, Pre-Apprentice

Maintenance and Light Repair, Pre-Apprentice

On the job, you will ...

  • Identify problems (often by using computerized diagnostic equipment)  
  • Plan work procedures using charts, technical manuals and experience  
  • Test parts and systems to ensure that they work properly  
  • Perform basic care and maintenance, including changing oil, checking fluid levels and rotating tires 

Some of the career options you will have ...

Most Maintenance – Light Repair graduates go on to work for repair, automotive and mechanic shops, including original equipment manufacturing (OEM) dealerships and aftermarket automotive machine shops.  

Students should also consider pursuing Advanced Collision Repair and Refinish – Damage Analysis and Estimating, Advanced Automobile Service Technology, and other Advanced Training programs at Job Corps as part of their career pathway. 

The credentials you will earn ...

In the Maintenance – Light Repair program, you can earn industry-recognized credentials from such organizations as: 

  • National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) 
  • National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) 
  • United Automobile Workers (UAW) 

What you’ll need to start training ... 

  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers) 
  • Completion of all introductory and career preparation courses 
  • Passing scores on all written and performance tests 
  • Meet academic (math and reading) requirements 
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National Rate Max Value
60,590
Industry

Automotive and Machine Repair

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Job Corps offers training in the following automotive and machine repair areas. Get started today.

 

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Automotive service technicians and mechanics perform basic care and maintenance, including changing oil, checking fluid levels and rotating tires. 

National Rate Avg Value
47,678
National Rate Min Value
35,692
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