NOC 72410: Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers
Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers inspect, diagnose, repair and service mechanical, electrical and electronic systems and components of cars, buses, and light and commercial transport trucks. They are employed by motor vehicle dealers, garages, truck and trailer dealerships, fleet maintenance companies, and service stations, automotive specialty shops, transportation companies and retail establishments which have automotive service shops. This unit group also includes mechanical repairers who perform major repairs and replacement of mechanical units on newly assembled motor vehicles. They are employed by motor vehicle manufacturing companies. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
NOC 72410 (Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers) is a TEER 2 occupation, so it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It is not on IRCC's high-wage list. It is eligible for Transport category draws.
TEER
TEER 2
Skilled for Express Entry
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
Transport
IRCC 2026 lists
| NOC 2021 code | 72410 |
|---|---|
| Title | Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers |
| Broad category | Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations |
| TEER | TEER 2 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years, or supervisory roles |
Category-based draws
- Transport Occupations, 2026-Version 2 — have accumulated, within the past 3 years, at least 12 months of full-time work experience (or an equal amount of part-time experience) — this experience does not need to be continuous (in a single occupation listed in the table below (no matter your primary occupation); in Canada or abroad).
Example job titles
- apprentice motor vehicle mechanic
- automobile mechanic
- automotive service technician
- brake systems mechanic
- bus mechanic
- mechanical upgrader - motor vehicle manufacturing
- motor repairer - motor vehicle manufacturing
- transmission mechanic
Main duties
- Automotive service technicians
- Review work orders and discuss work with supervisor
- Inspect motor in operation, road test motor vehicle, and test automotive systems and components using computerized diagnostic and other testing devices to diagnose and isolate faults
- Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of automotive systems including fuel system, brakes, steering and suspension, engine and drive train, emission control and exhaust, cooling and climate control, and electrical and electronic systems using hand tools and other specialized automotive repair equipment
- Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer's performance specifications
- Perform scheduled maintenance service, such as oil changes, lubrications and tune ups
- Advise customers on work performed, general vehicle condition and future repair requirements.
- Mechanical repairers - motor vehicle manufacturing
Your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties to use this NOC — check the full profile on the official NOC site.
Related occupations
- NOC 72400 — Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
- NOC 72401 — Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
- NOC 72402 — Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
- NOC 72403 — Railway carmen/women
- NOC 72404 — Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors
- NOC 72405 — Machine fitters
- NOC 72406 — Elevator constructors and mechanics
- NOC 72411 — Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators
- NOC 72420 — Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics
- NOC 72421 — Appliance servicers and repairers
← NOC 72406 Elevator constructors and mechanics · NOC 72411 Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators →
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TEER 2 also matters for work permits: see the spousal open work permit (TEER rules for spouses of workers), LMIA explained and the Atlantic Immigration Program (job offers in TEER 0–4).
Sources: Statistics Canada NOC 2021 V1.0; IRCC high-wage occupations; IRCC category-based selection; IRCC who can apply.
Frequently asked questions
Is NOC 72410 eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 72410 is a TEER 2 occupation. IRCC counts work in TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 occupations as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class, as long as all other program requirements are met.
Is NOC 72410 a high-wage occupation?+
No. NOC 72410 isn't on IRCC's Express Entry high-wage occupations list, so it doesn't earn the extra high-wage or job offer CRS points. Canadian work-length points can still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Which Express Entry category draws include NOC 72410?+
As published by IRCC: Transport Occupations, 2026-Version 2. Candidates generally need have accumulated, within the past 3 years, at least 12 months of full-time work experience (or an equal amount of part-time experience) — this experience does not need to be continuous.