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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 “Chassis Mechanic”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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