Golf cart mechanic vs light wheel mechanic

The differences between golf cart mechanics and light wheel mechanics can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 2-4 years to become a golf cart mechanic, becoming a light wheel mechanic takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a golf cart mechanic has an average salary of $45,074, which is higher than the $41,948 average annual salary of a light wheel mechanic.

The top three skills for a golf cart mechanic include golf carts, golf courses and mowing. The most important skills for a light wheel mechanic are mechanical problems, electrical systems, and equipment systems.

Golf cart mechanic vs light wheel mechanic overview

	Golf Cart Mechanic	Light Wheel Mechanic
Yearly salary	$45,074	$41,948
Hourly rate	$21.67	$20.17
Growth rate	5%	4%
Number of jobs	89,444	90,297
Job satisfaction	5	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 39%	High School Diploma, 41%
Average age	44	42
Years of experience	4	2

Golf cart mechanic vs light wheel mechanic salary

Golf cart mechanics and light wheel mechanics have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Golf Cart Mechanic	Light Wheel Mechanic
Average salary	$45,074	$41,948
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $75,000	Between $25,000 And $67,000
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Differences between golf cart mechanic and light wheel mechanic education

There are a few differences between a golf cart mechanic and a light wheel mechanic in terms of educational background:

	Golf Cart Mechanic	Light Wheel Mechanic
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 39%	High School Diploma, 41%
Most common major	General Studies	Automotive Technology
Most common college	-	-

Golf cart mechanic vs light wheel mechanic demographics

Here are the differences between golf cart mechanics' and light wheel mechanics' demographics:

	Golf Cart Mechanic	Light Wheel Mechanic
Average age	44	42
Gender ratio	Male, 93.0% Female, 7.0%	Male, 87.4% Female, 12.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 2.6% Unknown, 5.6% Hispanic or Latino, 12.8% Asian, 0.8% White, 77.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	Black or African American, 9.0% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 17.4% Asian, 2.5% White, 65.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	5%	2%

Differences between golf cart mechanic and light wheel mechanic duties and responsibilities

Golf cart mechanic example responsibilities.

Perform grass mowing duties when require.
Perform routine maintenance such as cleaning and oiling parts, honing cylinders, and tuning ignition systems.
Assist in other operations of a golf course including watering, mowing, building and grind repairs.
Document repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automate maintenance information database.
Assist in pickup and delivery of equipment.

Light wheel mechanic example responsibilities.

Manage projects dot compliance and driver logs.
DOT inspections on assign vehicles.
Install and run hydrolic lines.
Complete basic training and additional AIT training.
Assist in the diagnosis and repairs of the tractor/trailer fleet.
Maintain CDL to transport vehicles from one location to another.

Golf cart mechanic vs light wheel mechanic skills

Common golf cart mechanic skills

Golf Carts, 46%
Golf Courses, 11%
Mowing, 10%
GRASS, 5%
Equipment Maintenance, 5%
Mowers, 5%

Common light wheel mechanic skills

Mechanical Problems, 36%
Electrical Systems, 21%
Equipment Systems, 18%
MOS, 9%
Track Vehicles, 9%
AIT, 5%

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