Automotive
This person is credited with inventing the first automobile.
Who is Karl Benz?
This entry-level position is primarily responsible for keeping the vehicles on the lot organized, clean, and prepared for sale.
What is the lot attendant?
This type of shop is affiliated with specific vehicle manufacturers. They sell new and used vehicles and also perform warranty repairs.
What is a dealership?
The assembly line and parts interchangeability helped this person mass produce their first vehicle, the Model T.
Who is Henry Ford?
This job position mainly performs basic maintenance and other low skill level jobs on customer vehicles.
What is a lube-technician?
This type of shop is not affiliated with vehicle manufacturers. They typically serve a broad range of vehicles and may or may not also buy/sell used vehicles.
What is an independent shop?
This type of pay is common for entry level positions. It pays for every hour they work, no matter how much actual work they get done.
What is hourly pay?
This job position works with both customers and technicians. They are typically the first point of contact for customers when they come to a shop.
What is a service consultant (service advisor)?
This type of shop tends to focus on one type of service. Common examples are transmission service, A/C service, or tires and wheel alignment.
What is a specialty shop?
This type of pay is the most common for automotive technicians, it pays for each job done.
What is flatrate?
This job position is required to know a broad range of skills needed to work on all parts of a vehicle. They are typically paid flatrate in most automotive shops.
What is a line technician?
This type of shop is connected to a larger parent organization, which helps with marketing. Some examples include Goodyear Tire and Jiffy Lube.
What is a franchise shop?
This job position oversees all the work done in the shop. Another name for this position could be "head technician".
What is the shop foreman?
This type of shop maintains and repairs vehicles owned by a private business. These shops are not open to the public and require a contract for service to be done.
What is a fleet shop?