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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 “Electric Vehicle Electrician”

Change spark plugs, fuel filters, air filters, and batteries in hybrid electric vehicles.
Rebuild, repair, or test automotive fuel injection units.
Service biodiesel fuel tanks for algae or sludge accumulation by cleaning, changing filters, or adding algaecides.
Diagnose and repair regenerative braking systems or hydraulic systems in hybrid vehicles.
Service internal combustion engine systems for hybrid electric vehicles.
Repair or replace automobile leaf springs.
Troubleshoot fuel, ignition, and emissions control systems, using electronic testing equipment.
Convert vehicle fuel systems from gasoline to butane gas, ethanol, methane, or other alternative or biofuel systems.
Test electronic computer components in automobiles to ensure proper operation.
Inspect vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
Estimate costs of vehicle repair.
Repair or replace defective ball joint suspensions, brake shoes, or wheel bearings.
Replace hydraulically assisted systems with electric-powered systems, such as power steering pumps or air conditioning compressors, to improve fuel economy.
Tune automobile engines to ensure proper and efficient functioning.
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.
Repair, replace, or adjust defective fuel injectors, carburetor parts, and gasoline filters.
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.
Repair, overhaul, or adjust automobile brake systems.
Service or repair butane gas, ethanol, methane, or other alternative or biofuel systems.
Install or repair air conditioners and service components, such as compressors, condensers, and controls.
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.
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.
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

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

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