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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 “Heater Installer”

Test electronic computer components in automobiles to ensure proper operation.
Replace defective mufflers and tailpipes.
Change spark plugs, fuel filters, air filters, and batteries in hybrid electric vehicles.
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.
Replace hydraulically assisted systems with electric-powered systems, such as power steering pumps or air conditioning compressors, to improve fuel economy.
Troubleshoot fuel, ignition, and emissions control systems, using electronic testing equipment.
Estimate costs of vehicle repair.
Diagnose and repair regenerative braking systems or hydraulic systems in hybrid vehicles.
Install or repair air conditioners and service components, such as compressors, condensers, and controls.
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.
Repair, overhaul, or adjust automobile brake systems.
Repair or replace defective ball joint suspensions, brake shoes, or wheel bearings.
Rebuild, repair, or test automotive fuel injection units.
Conduct visual inspections of compressed natural gas fuel systems to identify cracks, gouges, abrasions, discoloration, broken fibers, loose brackets, damaged gaskets, or other problems.
Repair, replace, or adjust defective fuel injectors, carburetor parts, and gasoline filters.
Service or repair butane gas, ethanol, methane, or other alternative or biofuel systems.
Inspect vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
Tune automobile engines to ensure proper and efficient functioning.
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.
Install, adjust, or repair hydraulic or electromagnetic automatic lift mechanisms used to raise and lower automobile windows, seats, and tops.
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.
Repair or replace automobile leaf springs.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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Amcom AUTOS2000
Alliance Automotive Shop Controller
Scott Systems MaxxTraxx Pro
Genisys Fast Fixes
Snap-On ShoKey
Database software
Technical manual database software
Hunter WinAlign
Internet browser software
Online service manual database software
Microsoft Windows
Mitchell OnDemand5 Manager