Go-cart mechanic vs outdoor power equipment mechanic

The differences between go-cart mechanics and outdoor power equipment mechanics can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a go-cart mechanic and an outdoor power equipment mechanic. Additionally, a go-cart mechanic has an average salary of $47,240, which is higher than the $45,266 average annual salary of an outdoor power equipment mechanic.

The top three skills for a go-cart mechanic include engine components, customer service and . The most important skills for an outdoor power equipment mechanic are mowers, engine repair, and routine maintenance.

Go-cart mechanic vs outdoor power equipment mechanic overview

	Go-Cart Mechanic	Outdoor Power Equipment Mechanic
Yearly salary	$47,240	$45,266
Hourly rate	$22.71	$21.76
Growth rate	5%	5%
Number of jobs	34,607	48,296
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	High School Diploma, 30%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	4	4

Go-cart mechanic vs outdoor power equipment mechanic salary

Go-cart mechanics and outdoor power equipment mechanics have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Go-Cart Mechanic	Outdoor Power Equipment Mechanic
Average salary	$47,240	$45,266
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $76,000	Between $28,000 And $72,000
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Differences between go-cart mechanic and outdoor power equipment mechanic education

There are a few differences between a go-cart mechanic and an outdoor power equipment mechanic in terms of educational background:

	Go-Cart Mechanic	Outdoor Power Equipment Mechanic
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	High School Diploma, 30%
Most common major	Automotive Technology	Biology
Most common college	-	-

Go-cart mechanic vs outdoor power equipment mechanic demographics

Here are the differences between go-cart mechanics' and outdoor power equipment mechanics' demographics:

	Go-Cart Mechanic	Outdoor Power Equipment Mechanic
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 93.1% Female, 6.9%	Male, 95.7% Female, 4.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 2.6% Unknown, 5.6% Hispanic or Latino, 12.7% Asian, 0.8% White, 77.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	Black or African American, 1.9% Unknown, 5.5% Hispanic or Latino, 9.1% Asian, 0.6% White, 81.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between go-cart mechanic and outdoor power equipment mechanic duties and responsibilities

Go-cart mechanic example responsibilities.

Document repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automate maintenance information database.
Document repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automate maintenance information database.

Outdoor power equipment mechanic example responsibilities.

Maintain and manage shop for parts, supplies and priority in jobs and cleanliness.
Assist customers with any problems they are having regarding grills, lawn mowers, snow blowers, etc.
Document repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automate maintenance information database.
Operate and maintain forklifts, generators MRAP, numerous military vehicles and tractor-trailer combinations.

Go-cart mechanic vs outdoor power equipment mechanic skills

Common go-cart mechanic skills

Engine Components, 72%
Customer Service, 28%

Common outdoor power equipment mechanic skills

Mowers, 38%
Engine Repair, 23%
Routine Maintenance, 18%
Cost Estimates, 8%
Diagnostic Instruments, 7%
Customer Service, 6%

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