Top skills for Mechanic jobs
Based on 503 active Mechanic postings · updated Oct 8, 2026.
Skills employers ask for
The share of Mechanic postings that list each skill. Text that appears in almost every posting — equal-opportunity and benefits sections — is left out.
- Mechanics26%
- Engines26%
- Brakes24%
- Regulations22%
- Reimbursement21%
- Welding21%
- Supervision16%
- Hoses15%
- Recruiting14%
- Work Orders14%
- Hydraulic Systems12%
- Life Insurance11%
- Pneumatic10%
- Hydraulics9%
- Blueprints9%
- Construction8%
- Company Policies7%
- Technical Training7%
- Compressors7%
- Tractors7%
- Chemicals7%
- Motors6%
- Wiring6%
- Gasoline5%
- Housekeeping5%
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