AUTO MECHANIC SCHOOL NEAR UNION CITY, NJ

UTI’s Bloomfield, NJ, auto mechanic school is just outside Union City and helps students prepare for careers in less than one year! ⁷

We build students’ knowledge from the ground up through a blended curriculum. Students complete online courses as well as hands-on lab work.¹⁸ This learning model mirrors the ongoing training that occurs in the field.

During the 51-week program, students practice maintaining, diagnosing and repairing various vehicle models under the guidance of experienced instructors. Once students complete their core courses, they can pursue entry-level roles or enroll in specialized training!

Graduates earn certificates and can substitute their training for one of the two years of work experience required to test for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification – an industry-standard credential many employers require and value.

Our automotive training program is also certified by the ASE Education Foundation.¹⁶ Meaning our courses help students build knowledge aligned with the industry’s standards.

The automotive courses at UTI Bloomfield provide students with foundational knowledge and hands-on experience that will help them pursue a career.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported the median annual salary for auto technicians in the United States was $47,770 in May 2023.²⁵ This means half earned more and half earned less. Remember that salary depends on several factors, including experience, employer, demand and cost of living in the area.

Wondering what the working environment is like? Technicians often work in indoor shops. According to the BLS, the largest employers of auto technicians in 2022 were automobile dealers and automotive mechanical and electrical repair and maintenance.

UTI’s automotive training prepares students for entry-level positions. While most of our grads start in entry-level roles, over time, they may be able to advance in their careers with hard work and experience.⁷⁷ Entry-level and advanced roles include:

Entry-level

• Automotive technician
• Service writer
• Smog inspector
• Parts associate

Advanced

• Service manager
• Diagnostic technician
• Fleet technician
• Shop owner

Learn more by checking out our automotive career guide, but keep in mind that the roles mentioned may not be open in Union City, NJ, as regional demand impacts availability. However, UTI’s Career Services team keeps in touch with employers across the nation and can help graduates identify potential career opportunities.¹

Our auto mechanic school in Bloomfield, NJ, is just 12 miles from Union City. Get a glimpse of what it would be like to train at UTI by scheduling a campus tour. Getting here is simple:

1. Get on NJ-495 W in North Bergen from John F. Kennedy Boulevard (1 mile).
1. Head northwest on 45th Street toward Cottage Place (0.1 miles).
2. Turn left onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard (0.5 miles).
3. Take a slight left (0.1 miles).
4. Merge onto NJ-495 W via the ramp to the NJ Turnpike (0.2 miles).
2. Follow NJ-3 W to Allwood Road in Clifton. Take the exit toward Broad Street/Paterson/Bloomfield from NJ-3 W (9.4 miles).
1. Merge onto NJ-495 W (0.2 miles).
2. Use the right two lanes to take the NJ-3 W exit toward Sports Complex/Garden State Parkway (0.3 miles).
3. Continue onto NJ-3 W (signs for Clifton) (8.8 miles).
4. Take the exit toward Broad Street/Paterson/Bloomfield (427 feet).
5. Keep left at the fork to continue toward Allwood Road (75 feet).
3. Take Broad Street to your destination in Bloomfield (1.4 miles).
1. Turn left onto Allwood Road (0.1 miles).
2. Turn left onto Broad Street (1.1 miles).
3. Turn left (0.1 miles).

Fastest route may change depending on most recent traffic conditions.