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Job Description

Repair only one system or component on a vehicle, such as brakes, suspension, or radiator.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 49-3023.02

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Automotive Specialty Technicians”.

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Tasks for “Air Conditioning Specialist”

Estimate costs of vehicle repair.
Tune automobile engines to ensure proper and efficient functioning.
Troubleshoot fuel, ignition, and emissions control systems, using electronic testing equipment.
Rebuild, repair, or test automotive fuel injection units.
Install, adjust, or repair hydraulic or electromagnetic automatic lift mechanisms used to raise and lower automobile windows, seats, and tops.
Replace defective mufflers and tailpipes.
Inspect propane or natural gas high-pressure tanks, piping, or pressure regulators.
Inspect vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
Repair or replace defective ball joint suspensions, brake shoes, or wheel bearings.
Diagnose and replace or repair engine management systems or related sensors for flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) with ignition timing, fuel rate, alcohol concentration, or air-to-fuel ratio malfunctions.
Install or repair air conditioners and service components, such as compressors, condensers, and controls.
Align wheels, axles, frames, torsion bars, and steering mechanisms of automobiles, using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines.
Test electronic computer components in automobiles to ensure proper operation.
Repair or replace automobile leaf springs.
Repair, replace, or adjust defective fuel injectors, carburetor parts, and gasoline filters.
Repair, overhaul, or adjust automobile brake systems.
Service or repair butane gas, ethanol, methane, or other alternative or biofuel systems.
Replace hydraulically assisted systems with electric-powered systems, such as power steering pumps or air conditioning compressors, to improve fuel economy.
Service biodiesel fuel tanks for algae or sludge accumulation by cleaning, changing filters, or adding algaecides.
Repair or rebuild clutch systems.
Service internal combustion engine systems for hybrid electric vehicles.
Convert vehicle fuel systems from gasoline to butane gas, ethanol, methane, or other alternative or biofuel systems.
Change spark plugs, fuel filters, air filters, and batteries in hybrid electric vehicles.
Conduct visual inspections of compressed natural gas fuel systems to identify cracks, gouges, abrasions, discoloration, broken fibers, loose brackets, damaged gaskets, or other problems.
Diagnose and repair regenerative braking systems or hydraulic systems in hybrid vehicles.
Retrofit vehicle fuel systems with aftermarket products, such as vapor transfer devices, evaporation control devices, swirlers, lean burn devices, or friction reduction devices, to enhance combustion and fuel efficiency.

Related Technology & Tools

Desktop computers
Antenna socket sets
Vises
Computerized suspension analyzers
Multimeters
Transmission jacks
Spark plug sockets
Ammeters
Flaring tools
Tape measures
Impact wrenches
Brake bleeders
Refrigerant leak detectors
Power pullers
Slide hammers
Rotor/drum brake lathes
Infrared digital thermometers
Ratcheting gear wrenches
Brake shoe tools
Air chisels
Clutch wrenches
Paint sprayers
Oxygen sensors
Filter wrenches
Wheel weight hammers
Pneumatic fluid evacuators
Engine stands
Winches
Catalytic combustion analyzers
Frame racks
Offset brake wrenches
Butterfly air wrenches
Exhaust/tail pipe cutters
Exhaust analyzers
Borescopes
Tire changing machines
Metal cutting dies
Bore gauges
Oscilloscopes
Punches
Continuity testers
Engine oil pressure testers
Wheel alignment machines
Straight blade screwdrivers
Screw extractor sets
In-line ignition spark testers
Tire pressure gauges
Tachometers
Internal retaining ring pliers
Wire strippers
Oil injectors
Angle drills
Socket wrench sets
Battery hydrometers
Open end wrenches
Strap wrenches
Disc brake pad spreaders
Wire brushes
Hand pullers
Polishers
Non-contact thermometers
Shears
Fuel injection cleaners
Reamers
Dent pullers
Laser levels
Hammers
Steam cleaning equipment
Diesel modulator shift testers
Valve seating equipment
Gear pullers
Circuit testers
Bolt cutters
Brake cylinder hones
Torque wrenches
Mechanics' stethoscopes
Single-cut mill saw files
Torx keys
Rivet guns
Ball joint separators
Voltmeters
Revolutions per minute RPM gauges
Workshop cranes
Leak detectors
Code readers
Soldering irons
Vacuum pumps
Refrigerant identifiers
Power sanders
Hacksaws
Combustion leak detectors
Crescent wrenches
Sandblasters
Magnetic pickup tools
Air hammers
Grease guns
Air wrenches
Hydraulic bleed tools
Wheel balancers
Phillips head screwdrivers
Nut drivers
Welding masks
Vacuum gauges
Inspection mirrors
Tube cutters
Shoe retaining spring tools
Hydraulic shop presses
Allen wrenches
Tubing benders
Drill presses
Laser printers
Stickleback rasps
Spark plug gapping tools
Utility knives
Steering wheel column pivot pin pullers
Safety glasses
Channel lock pliers
Alternator testers
Shielded arc welding tools
Wire cutters
Test lights
Strobe wheel balancing systems for heavy vehicles
Air conditioner chargers
Power grinders
Feeler gauges
Pneumatic drills
Needlenose pliers
Awls
Combination wrenches
Scan tools
Pressure brake bleeders
Spark plug testers
Heat guns
Ratcheting box wrenches
Hose cutters
Reciprocating saws
Diagonal cutting pliers
Workshop presses
Dwell meters
External snap ring pliers
Pipe wrenches
Spot welding kits
Scribers
Light emitting diode LED leak detector lights
Ratchets
Clamp-on multimeters
Dial calipers
Pneumatic wrenches
Nibblers
Air compressors
Deburring tools
Hoists
Laser photo tachometers
Chain hoists
Auto body dollies
Metal cutting taps
Jacks
Buffers
Metal inert gas MIG welders
Personal computers
Dial indicators
Jack stands
Manifold gauge sets
Compression analyzers
Pneumatic orbital sanders
Lug wrenches
Scrapers
Anvils
Calipers
Plasma cutters
Dynamometers
Battery jump starters
Clutch holding tools
Oil filter wrenches
Radiator hose pinchoff pliers
Pneumatic chassis lubriguns
Brake drum lathes
Ohmmeters
Leak detection smoke machines
Personal digital assistants PDA
Pry bars
Breaker bars
Ignition testers

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