Career fit quiz

Is Small Engine Mechanic the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the small engine mechanic career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the small engine mechanic job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I like taking engines apart and putting them back together
Statement 2 of 8I enjoy figuring out why something won’t run
Statement 3 of 8I don’t mind grease and fuel
Statement 4 of 8I want a trade I can learn quickly
Statement 5 of 8I like helping customers get back to work
Statement 6 of 8I might want my own shop someday
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 3–12 months training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $47,880 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Small engine mechanics inspect, maintain and repair outdoor power equipment and other small engines, such as lawn mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, generators and utility vehicles.

  • Diagnose engine and equipment problems
  • Perform tune-ups and preventive maintenance
  • Rebuild or replace carburetors and fuel systems
  • Repair ignition, starting and charging systems
  • Service drive belts, transmissions and blades

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