Pit Attendant (Automobile Maintenance)
ぴっとかかりいん（じどうしゃせいび）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that assists mechanics by performing routine inspections and replacing consumable parts in the pit of an automobile maintenance factory.
Description
Pit attendants (automobile maintenance) at automobile maintenance factories or service shops lift vehicles using lifts or jacks and perform routine maintenance such as engine oil changes, tire changes, brake and battery inspections. They replace consumable parts according to procedures, and under the instructions of mechanics, handle support tasks such as safety checks, cleaning, and material management. The job involves a lot of standing work and transporting heavy parts, requiring physical strength and accurate work.
Future Outlook
With the diversification and electrification of automobiles, higher specialization in pit work is required. Demand is expected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
Good Team Player / Meticulous and Polite / Physically Fit / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Indoor Work / Overtime Available / Shift Work / Uniform Required
Career Path
Pit Attendant → Automobile Mechanic → Service Front → Chief Pit Attendant → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Basic Maintenance Inspection Knowledge / Jack-up Operation / Oil Change / Safety and Health Knowledge / Tire Change / Tool Handling
Recommended Skills
Automobile Mechanic Qualification / Customer Service Skills / Electrical Knowledge / Mechanical Drawing Understanding
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is necessary to ensure safety. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required for long hours of standing work and handling heavy parts. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | To collaborate with mechanics and the team to proceed with work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly routine tasks, high creativity not required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced mathematical analysis is not required. |
Related Qualifications
- Second-class Gasoline Automobile Mechanic
- Third-class Diesel Automobile Mechanic
- Third-class Gasoline Automobile Mechanic
Aliases
- Maintenance Pit Attendant
- Pit Crew
- Pit Worker
Related Jobs
- Automobile Mechanic
- Mechanic
- Service Front
- Tire Maintenance Worker