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Job Description

Repair automobiles, trucks, buses, and other vehicles. Master mechanics repair virtually any part on the vehicle or specialize in the transmission system.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 49-3023.01

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Automotive Master Mechanics”.

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Tasks for “Heavy Truck Mechanic”

Tear down, repair, and rebuild faulty assemblies, such as power systems, steering systems, and linkages.
Overhaul or replace carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and pumps.
Align vehicles' front ends.
Repair or replace shock absorbers.
Repair or replace parts such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings.
Repair damaged automobile bodies.
Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.
Disassemble units and inspect parts for wear, using micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
Maintain cleanliness of work area.
Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors.
Confer with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems and to discuss work to be performed and future repair requirements.
Rebuild parts, such as crankshafts and cylinder blocks.
Examine vehicles to determine extent of damage or malfunctions.
Install and repair accessories, such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wipers.
Repair, reline, replace, and adjust brakes.
Test drive vehicles and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices.
Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined, including belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings, and other potentially troublesome areas.
Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
Repair manual and automatic transmissions.
Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services, such as oil changes, lubrications, and tune-ups.
Plan work procedures, using charts, technical manuals, and experience.
Repair radiator leaks.
Repair and service air conditioning, heating, engine cooling, and electrical systems.
Replace and adjust headlights.

Related Technology & Tools

Brake tools
Metal cutting dies
Battery chargers
Non-contact thermometers
Clamp-on multimeters
Impact wrenches
Gear wrenches
Brake line flaring tools
Power drills
Brake rotor hones
Gasket scrapers
Paint sprayers
Brake shoe tools
Cylinder leakage testers
Magnetic pickup tools
Razor knives
Claw hammers
Remote starter switches
Heat guns
Borescopes
Awls
Spark plug gapping tools
5 pound sledge hammers
Needlenose pliers
Tubing cutters
Computerized scanners
Handheld computer diagnostic equipment
Safety glasses
Leak detecting diagnostic smoke machines
Cold chisels
Valve seating equipment
Adjustable wrenches
Torque wrenches
Long nose pliers
Jack stands
Exhaust analyzers
Hammers
Tire pressure gauges
Coil testers
Hydraulic presses
Jacks
Power saws
Box end wrenches
Spot welding kits
Scrapers
Pry bars
Oxyacetylene welding equipment
Cable cutters
Internal retaining ring pliers
Circuit testers
Grease guns
Tubing benders
Power washers
Gas welding equipment
Graphing scanners
Nibblers
Lug wrenches
Strap wrenches
Slide hammers
Welding masks
Combustible gas detectors
Tachometers
Air conditioner chargers
Center punches
Ball peen hammers
Reamers
Socket wrenches
Open end wrenches
Sandblasters
Allen wrenches
Socket wrench sets
Hoists
Bench lathes
Pin punches
Pneumatic wrenches
Protective gloves
Air compressors
Ohmmeters
Cutting torches
Steam cleaning equipment
5-gas emissions analyzers
Dynamometers
Flat files
Capacity testers
2-channel lab scopes
Locking wrenches
Battery/alternator testers
Freon recovery equipment
Spoons
Torx screwdrivers
Metal inert gas MIG welders
Carbon scrapers
Straight blade screwdrivers
Picks
Desktop computers
Engine cylinder hones
Timing lights
Electric drills
Workshop cranes
Diagonal cutting pliers
Shielded arc welding tools
Wheel balancers
Phillips head screwdrivers
Drill bit sets
Tape measures
Nut drivers
Air sanders
Steering wheel column pivot pin pullers
Tongue and groove pliers
Anti-lock braking system ABS/air bag scan tools
Bandsaws
Brass hammers
Metal cutting taps
Manifold gauge sets
Alignment wrenches
Laser printers
Continuity testers
Locking jaw pliers
Breaker bars
Locking C-clamps
Dial gauges
Crescent wrenches
Insulated pliers
Combination pliers
Ignition module testers
Vacuum gauges
Soldering irons
Oil filter wrenches
Hand clamps
Grinding equipment
Stickleback rasps
Test lights
Offset brake wrenches
Circular saws
Torx keys
Diagnostic code readers
Laser levels
Fuel pressure testers
Chain wrenches
Power grinders
Voltmeters
Two way radios
Dial indicators
Drill presses
Auto scanners
Refrigerant gas analyzers
Safety shoes
Calipers
Shoe retaining spring tools
Flare nut wrenches
Single-cut mill saw files
Ball joint separators
Dolly blocks
Battery load testers
Channel lock pliers
Anvils
Punches
Pipe wrenches
Buffers
Ratcheting box wrenches
Mechanics' stethoscopes
Air drills
Hacksaws
Plastic tip hammers
Pressure brake bleeders
Inspection mirrors
Plasma cutters
High velocity low pressure HVLP spray guns
Battery hydrometers
Riveting tools
Personal computers
Protective ear muffs
Ratchets
Wire cutters
Impact guns
Alternating current/direct current AC/DC inductive current clamps
Vises
Hex keys
Combination wrenches
Catalytic combustion analyzers
Automotive on-board diagnostics scanners
Smoke machines
Bolt cutters
Bearing pullers
Micrometers
Compression testers
Wire brushes
Dwell meters
Antifreeze recovery equipment
Front end alignment equipment
Modular diagnostic information systems
Oil injectors
Oil pressure gauges
Wire strippers
Infrared thermometers
Gear puller tools
Winches
Personal digital assistants PDA
Screwdrivers
3 pound sledge hammers
Deburring tools
Ultrasonic diagnostic kits
Feeler gauges
Taper punches
Shears
External snap ring pliers
Computerized engine analyzers
Forklifts
Light emitting diode LED circuit testers
Soft face hammers
Mini circuit testers
Oscilloscopes
Portable exhaust analyzers

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