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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 “Emissions Repair Technician”

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

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

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