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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 “Hydraulic Specialist”

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

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

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