Golf cart mechanic vs mechanic

The differences between golf cart mechanics and 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 mechanic takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a mechanic has an average salary of $47,149, which is higher than the $45,074 average annual salary of a golf cart mechanic.

The top three skills for a golf cart mechanic include golf carts, golf courses and mowing. The most important skills for a mechanic are hand tools, preventive maintenance, and customer service.

Golf cart mechanic vs mechanic overview

	Golf Cart Mechanic	Mechanic
Yearly salary	$45,074	$47,149
Hourly rate	$21.67	$22.67
Growth rate	5%	4%
Number of jobs	89,444	100,534
Job satisfaction	5	4.25
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 39%	High School Diploma, 42%
Average age	44	42
Years of experience	4	2

Golf cart mechanic vs mechanic salary

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

	Golf Cart Mechanic	Mechanic
Average salary	$45,074	$47,149
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $75,000	Between $35,000 And $63,000
Highest paying City	-	San Jose, CA
Highest paying state	-	Connecticut
Best paying company	-	Anheuser-Busch
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between golf cart mechanic and mechanic education

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

	Golf Cart Mechanic	Mechanic
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 39%	High School Diploma, 42%
Most common major	General Studies	Automotive Technology
Most common college	-	-

Golf cart mechanic vs mechanic demographics

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

	Golf Cart Mechanic	Mechanic
Average age	44	42
Gender ratio	Male, 93.0% Female, 7.0%	Male, 95.7% Female, 4.3%
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, 8.5% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 17.1% Asian, 2.4% White, 65.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	5%	2%

Differences between golf cart mechanic and 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.

Mechanic example responsibilities.

Dismantle and re-assemble equipment, using hoists and hand tools, such as transfer cases, hydraulic cylinders, bell housings.
Identify issues with wire feeder and power source, break press, overhead cranes , 2 ton to 25 ton hoists.
chain saws, trimmers, tractors, push mowers, blowers, generators, cut saws, power washers, etc.
Work with networking, plumbing, troubleshooting electrical and performing mechanical repairs.
Monitor HVAC systems and operations, and ensure that routine preventive maintenance are performed according to establish schedules.
Complete repair of low-boy style trailers, and tractors with wet line PTO systems.

Golf cart mechanic vs mechanic skills

Common golf cart mechanic skills

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

Common mechanic skills

Hand Tools, 9%
Preventive Maintenance, 8%
Customer Service, 7%
Customer Vehicles, 7%
Diagnosis, 6%
Electrical Systems, 5%

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