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    High School Mechanic

    Recently, I've been thinking up what I would do this summer job-wise, and I'm considering getting the training to become a very simple mechanic. I really wouldn't think I'd do any more than replacing oil, brake pads, and other simple stuff, but that would be a great seasonal job for me. I was wondering what my options are, what kind of training I'd need, how long will this training take, how do wages work, etc.

    A simple background of me: High school sophomore, 3.7 GPA, honor roll student, perfect attendance, varsity track and football.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sweeney921

    A simple background of me: High school student.
    thats all you need
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    a lot of places wont hire you unless you're 18, especially dealers- a lot of places would then only hire you as an apprentice, and thats somewhat binding

    they would hire you seasonally for washing cars and answering telephones though

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sweeney921
    3.7 GPA, honor roll student,... varsity football.
    a football player getting a 3.7!!?!

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    means nofink 2 me
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    A few kids in town work at autobody shops, you dont need to be certified to work there, they do mud work(bondo), welding, and metal work. I think you do have to be 18 to work on car mechanics though, unless you know someone that has a garage. I was considering the same thing for my summer, the age requirement and racing get in the way though
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    yeh pretty , much all i see there is a newb high school student... (that is what sophomore means right?)
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    Yeah, I was the head detailer at Maaco. I was 19, but had no experience whatsoever at detailing. I learned quick and it worked out famously. I say go for it.
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    most places require you be 18 for insurance reasons, but if not at this place, go aply.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Renesis
    a football player getting a 3.7!!?!
    haha i'm a wide receiver and kicker, so I don't get the smarts knocked out of me very often

    I actually have a friend who's 17 and he's been working at a gas station changing oil and stuff for 2 years . He gets some pretty awesome money for a high schooler.

    Quote Originally Posted by Blue Supra
    yeh pretty , much all i see there is a newb high school student... (that is what sophomore means right?)
    sophomore=10th grader, 2 years til graduation.

    I think once this damn snow/sleet stops and I can actually get my truck to MOVE, I'll go job hunting.

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