Golf cart mechanic vs trailer mechanic

The differences between golf cart mechanics and trailer 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 trailer mechanic takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a golf cart mechanic has an average salary of $45,074, which is higher than the $42,569 average annual salary of a trailer mechanic.

The top three skills for a golf cart mechanic include golf carts, golf courses and mowing. The most important skills for a trailer mechanic are CDL, hand tools, and work ethic.

Golf cart mechanic vs trailer mechanic overview

	Golf Cart Mechanic	Trailer Mechanic
Yearly salary	$45,074	$42,569
Hourly rate	$21.67	$20.47
Growth rate	5%	4%
Number of jobs	89,444	86,057
Job satisfaction	5	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 39%	High School Diploma, 52%
Average age	44	42
Years of experience	4	2

Golf cart mechanic vs trailer mechanic salary

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

	Golf Cart Mechanic	Trailer Mechanic
Average salary	$45,074	$42,569
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $75,000	Between $32,000 And $55,000
Highest paying City	-	Billerica, MA
Highest paying state	-	Massachusetts
Best paying company	-	Dayton Freight
Best paying industry	-	Transportation

Differences between golf cart mechanic and trailer mechanic education

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

	Golf Cart Mechanic	Trailer Mechanic
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 39%	High School Diploma, 52%
Most common major	General Studies	Automotive Technology
Most common college	-	-

Golf cart mechanic vs trailer mechanic demographics

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

	Golf Cart Mechanic	Trailer Mechanic
Average age	44	42
Gender ratio	Male, 93.0% Female, 7.0%	Male, 98.0% Female, 2.0%
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, 17.3% Asian, 2.5% White, 65.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	5%	2%

Differences between golf cart mechanic and trailer 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.

Trailer mechanic example responsibilities.

Maintain and manage shop for parts, supplies and priority in jobs and cleanliness.
Repair equipment in accordance with manufacturer and FMCSA guidelines.use a variety of hand tools pneumatic and hydraulic.
Perform PMs on tractors and trailers, brake jobs, wheels seals, A/C repairs, starting system repair.
Build croton, core drill, solder, brazing.
Install, black iron, cast iron, galvanize, fire sprinkle, gas, copper, & PVC pipe.
Experience in small engine lawn mowers.

Golf cart mechanic vs trailer mechanic skills

Common golf cart mechanic skills

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

Common trailer mechanic skills

CDL, 19%
Hand Tools, 13%
Work Ethic, 11%
DOT, 11%
Safety Inspections, 7%
Perform Routine Maintenance, 7%

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