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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 “Jeep Mechanic”

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

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Valve seating equipment
Shears
Tape measures
Feeler gauges
Safety shoes
Vises
Wheel balancers
Screwdrivers
Locking wrenches
Slide hammers
Personal computers
Long nose pliers
Offset brake wrenches
Impact wrenches
Light emitting diode LED circuit testers
Wire strippers
Locking C-clamps
Claw hammers
Spot welding kits
Drill bit sets
Electric drills
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Brake rotor hones
Smoke machines
Hydraulic presses
Graphing scanners
Gear wrenches
Internal retaining ring pliers
Diagnostic code readers
Brass hammers
Combustible gas detectors
Deburring tools
Riveting tools
Vacuum gauges
Auto scanners
Sandblasters
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Nut drivers
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Hand clamps
Dial gauges
Two way radios
Coil testers
Gear puller tools
Awls
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Shoe retaining spring tools
Hammers
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Tire pressure gauges
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Micrometers
Pressure brake bleeders
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Breaker bars
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Hoists
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3 pound sledge hammers
Freon recovery equipment
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Ball peen hammers
Soft face hammers
Wire cutters
Strap wrenches
Timing lights
Ratcheting box wrenches
Mini circuit testers
Steam cleaning equipment
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Fuel pressure testers
Jacks
Impact guns
Refrigerant gas analyzers
Brake tools
Brake line flaring tools
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Alignment wrenches
Exhaust analyzers
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Allen wrenches
Manifold gauge sets
Crescent wrenches
Jack stands
Metal cutting taps
Compression testers
Magnetic pickup tools
Single-cut mill saw files
Gas welding equipment
Socket wrench sets
Oxyacetylene welding equipment
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Buffers
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Channel lock pliers
Pry bars
Workshop cranes
2-channel lab scopes
Steering wheel column pivot pin pullers
External snap ring pliers
Chain wrenches
Oil filter wrenches
Plasma cutters
Picks
Power washers
Continuity testers
Reamers
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Center punches
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Dolly blocks
Cable cutters
Anvils
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Inspection mirrors
Modular diagnostic information systems
Insulated pliers
Combination wrenches
Welding masks
Oil injectors
Hex keys
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Ohmmeters
Torx keys
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Grinding equipment
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Locking jaw pliers
Laser levels
Plastic tip hammers
Phillips head screwdrivers
Lug wrenches
Wire brushes
Dynamometers
Socket wrenches
Combination pliers
Front end alignment equipment
Cold chisels
Dwell meters
Flat files
Remote starter switches
Ignition module testers
Torx screwdrivers
Ratchets
5-gas emissions analyzers
Grease guns

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