Motor vehicle mechanics and repairers fit, install, maintain, service and repair engines and the mechanical and related equipment of passenger cars, delivery trucks, motorcycles and other motor vehicles.
Skill level:
Semi-skilled
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- Salary range for the majority of workers in Motor vehicle mechanics and repairers - from Ksh18,591 to Ksh93,352 per month - 2025.
- A Motor vehicle mechanics and repairers typically earns between Ksh18,591 and Ksh39,834 net per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between Ksh21,799 and Ksh50,521 per month for a working week of 45 hours.
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Job Responsibilities
- Detecting and diagnosing faults in engines and parts
- Fitting, examining, testing and servicing motor vehicle and motorcycle engines
- Replacing engine components or complete engines
- Fitting, examining, adjusting, dismantling, rebuilding and replacing defective parts of motor vehicles
- Installing or adjusting motors and brakes, and adjusting steering or other parts of motor vehicles
- Installing, adjusting, servicing and replacing mechatronics components of motor vehicles
- Performing scheduled maintenance services, such as oil changes, lubrications and engine tune-ups, to achieve smoother running of vehicles and ensure compliance with pollution regulations
- Reassembling engines and parts after being repaired
