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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 “Oil Bay Technician”

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