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Sell spare and replacement parts and equipment in repair shop or parts store. |
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Technology used in this occupation: |
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Document management software |
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Read catalogs, microfiche viewers, or computer displays to determine replacement part stock numbers and prices. |
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Determine replacement parts required, according to inspections of old parts, customer requests, or customers' descriptions of malfunctions. |
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Receive and fill telephone orders for parts. |
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Prepare sales slips or sales contracts. |
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Receive payment or obtain credit authorization. |
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Advise customers on substitution or modification of parts when identical replacements are not available. |
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Examine returned parts for defects, and exchange defective parts or refund money. |
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Mark and store parts in stockrooms according to prearranged systems. |
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Discuss use and features of various parts, based on knowledge of machines or equipment. |
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Demonstrate equipment to customers and explain functioning of equipment. |
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Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
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Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
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Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. |
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Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people. |
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Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior. |
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Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. |
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Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
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Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
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Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. |
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Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |
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Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
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Sales and Marketing - Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems. |
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English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
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Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. |
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Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. |
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Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology. |
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Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
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Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. |
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Transportation - Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits. |
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Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. |
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These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
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Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
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Statewide |
$43,156.00 |
$20.75 |
$15.06 |
$15.67 - $23.39 |
Bridgeport/Stamford |
$43,663.00 |
$20.99 |
$15.66 |
$16.82 - $23.36 |
Danbury |
$40,559.00 |
$19.50 |
$14.93 |
$15.22 - $21.68 |
Hartford |
$43,756.00 |
$21.04 |
$14.80 |
$15.40 - $23.96 |
New Haven |
$44,666.00 |
$21.47 |
$15.35 |
$16.62 - $24.59 |
New London/Norwich |
$41,284.00 |
$19.85 |
$14.60 |
$15.17 - $22.33 |
Waterbury |
$41,759.00 |
$20.08 |
$14.93 |
$15.16 - $20.98 |
Torrington |
$39,825.00 |
$19.15 |
$14.68 |
$14.87 - $22.88 |
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