With President Obama's goal to have one million electric vehicles (EV) on the road by 2015, the electric vehicle technician should have a promising and busy future. "The job force in the car industry is ramping up for a revitalized green car industry," according to Greencareersguide.com. An electric vehicle technician will safely troubleshoot and repair electric vehicles. Technician duties include: installing basic EV components, understanding basic systems and operating standards, troubleshooting high voltage system problems and installation concerns, and performing routine maintenance. In this article, the author discusses everything students need to know about careers for electric vehicle technicians--wages, responsibilities, education and skills needed, career advancement possibilities, and more.