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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”.
Also Known As…
- Automotive Specialty Technicians
- Service Technician
- Quick Service Technician
- Oil Bay Technician
- Lube Technician
- Heavy Line Technician
- Drivability Technician
- Automotive Technician (Auto Technician)
- Automobile Technician
- Automobile Mechanic (Auto Mechanic)
- A/C Technician (Air Conditioning Technician)
- Wheelwright
- Wheel Tuner
- Wheel Alignment Technician
- Wheel Alignment Mechanic
- Wheel Aligner
- Wheel Adjuster
- Vehicle Fuel Systems Converter
- Undercar Specialist
- Tune-Up Mechanic
- Trim Technician
- Technician
- Tear Down Worker
- Tear Down Man
- Spring Floor Service Worker
- Speedometer Mechanic
- Shop Technician
- Service Advisor
- Safety Belt Installer
- Repair Technician
- Remote Control Mirror Installer
- Radio Installer
- Radio Antenna Installer
- Radio Aerial Installer
- Radiator Tester
- Radiator Specialist
- Radiator Mechanic
- Race Car Mechanic
- Power Brake Rebuilder
- New Car Get-Ready Mechanic
- Nascar Pit Crew Person
- Muffler Mechanic
- Muffler Installer
- Motor Electrician
- Motor Block Mechanic
- Master Technician
- Maintenance Electrician
- Magneto Specialist
- Line Mechanic
- Light Adjuster
- Jeep Mechanic
- Instrument Repairer
- Ignition Specialist
- Ignition Mechanic
- Ignition Expert
- Hydraulic Specialist
- Hydraulic Mechanic
- Hydramatic Specialist
- Hydramatic Mechanic
- Heater Installer
- Headlight Adjuster
- Hand Spring Repairer
- Fuel Retrofitting Technician
- Fuel Injection Servicer
- Fuel Conversion Technician
- Front End Specialist
- Front End Mechanic
- Front End Alignment Specialist
- Framer
- Frameman
- Floorperson
- Engine Mechanic
- Emissions Repair Technician
- Emission Technician
- Electric Vehicle Electrician
- Diesel Retrofit Installer
- Detailer
- Cylinder Block Mechanic
- Clutch Specialist
- Clutch Rebuilder
- Clutch Mechanic
- Chassis Wirer
- Chassis Mechanic
- Carburetor Specialist
- Carburetor Rebuilder
- Carburetor Mechanic
- Carburetor Expert
- Brakeman
- Brake Specialist
- Brake Shoe Rebuilder
- Brake Repairer
- Brake Reliner
- Brake Liner
- Brake Drum Lathe Operator
- Brake Adjuster
- Body Wirer
- Block Mechanic
- Automotive Cooling System Diagnostic Technician
- Automotive Accessory Installer
- Automobile Service Station Mechanic
- Automobile Service Advisor
- Automobile Radiator Mechanic
- Automatic Window Seat and Top Lift Repairer
- Automatic Transmission Mechanic
- Auto Wheel Alignment Specialist
- Auto Service Mechanic
- Auto Radiator Specialist
- Auto Radiator Mechanic
- Auto Mechanic Apprentice
- Auto Heater Mechanic
- Auto Headlight Mechanic
- Auto Engine Mechanic
- Auto Brake Technician
- Auto Brake Mechanic
- Auto Air Conditioning Mechanic
- Auto Air Conditioning Installer
- Auto Air Conditioning Apprentice
- Auto Accessories Installer
- Audio Installer
- Antenna Specialist
- Antenna Installer
- Alternative Fuel Vehicle Repair Technician (AFV Repair Technician)
- Alternative Fuel Vehicle Maintenance Technician (AFV Maintenance Technician)
- Air-Conditioning Mechanic
- Air Conditioning Specialist
- Aerial Installer
Tasks for “Radiator Cleaner”
- Service or repair butane gas, ethanol, methane, or other alternative or biofuel systems.
- Service internal combustion engine systems for hybrid electric vehicles.
- 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.
- Rebuild, repair, or test automotive fuel injection units.
- Service biodiesel fuel tanks for algae or sludge accumulation by cleaning, changing filters, or adding algaecides.
- Repair, replace, or adjust defective fuel injectors, carburetor parts, and gasoline filters.
- Change spark plugs, fuel filters, air filters, and batteries in hybrid electric vehicles.
- Diagnose and repair regenerative braking systems or hydraulic systems in hybrid vehicles.
- Repair or replace automobile leaf springs.
- Repair or rebuild clutch systems.
- Estimate costs of vehicle repair.
- 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.
- Convert vehicle fuel systems from gasoline to butane gas, ethanol, methane, or other alternative or biofuel systems.
- Troubleshoot fuel, ignition, and emissions control systems, using electronic testing equipment.
- Replace defective mufflers and tailpipes.
- 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.
- Inspect vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
- Install or repair air conditioners and service components, such as compressors, condensers, and controls.
- Test electronic computer components in automobiles to ensure proper operation.
- Conduct visual inspections of compressed natural gas fuel systems to identify cracks, gouges, abrasions, discoloration, broken fibers, loose brackets, damaged gaskets, or other problems.
- Tune automobile engines to ensure proper and efficient functioning.
- 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.
- 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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- Channel lock pliers
- Scribers
- Jack stands
- Oxygen sensors
- Clamp-on multimeters
- Wire brushes
- Voltmeters
- Personal digital assistants PDA
- Rivet guns
- Hose cutters
- Plasma cutters
- Hydraulic bleed tools
- Ball joint separators
- In-line ignition spark testers
- Calipers
- Ratchets
- Continuity testers
- Dial indicators
- Shoe retaining spring tools
- Oil filter wrenches
- Steam cleaning equipment
- Bolt cutters
- Ohmmeters
- Jacks
- Wheel balancers
- Gear pullers
- Battery hydrometers
- Punches
- Combination wrenches
- Diesel modulator shift testers
- Borescopes
- Torx keys
- Vises
- Angle drills
- Chain hoists
- Hand pullers
- Code readers
- Hydraulic shop presses
- Valve seating equipment
- Safety glasses
- Dent pullers
- Laser levels
- Wheel weight hammers
- Breaker bars
- Ratcheting box wrenches
- Ammeters
- Dial calipers
- Air chisels
- Brake bleeders
- Magnetic pickup tools
- Utility knives
- Anvils
- Power sanders
- Disc brake pad spreaders
- Butterfly air wrenches
- Pressure brake bleeders
- Pipe wrenches
- Rotor/drum brake lathes
- Offset brake wrenches
- Pneumatic wrenches
- Test lights
- Pneumatic orbital sanders
- Revolutions per minute RPM gauges
- Nut drivers
- Shears
- Feeler gauges
- Air wrenches
- Inspection mirrors
- Heat guns
- Frame racks
- Ignition testers
- Engine stands
- Crescent wrenches
- Spark plug testers
- Strobe wheel balancing systems for heavy vehicles
- Clutch wrenches
- Reciprocating saws
- Compression analyzers
- Dynamometers
- Leak detection smoke machines
- Spark plug gapping tools
- Bore gauges
- Needlenose pliers
- Transmission jacks
- Wire strippers
- Pneumatic fluid evacuators
- Wire cutters
- Personal computers
- Fuel injection cleaners
- Single-cut mill saw files
- Pry bars
- Tachometers
- Diagonal cutting pliers
- Scan tools
- Desktop computers
- Metal cutting taps
- Clutch holding tools
- Screw extractor sets
- Air hammers
- Wheel alignment machines
- Exhaust analyzers
- Drill presses
- Pneumatic drills
- Flaring tools
- Steering wheel column pivot pin pullers
- Phillips head screwdrivers
- Exhaust/tail pipe cutters
- Vacuum gauges
- Antenna socket sets
- Auto body dollies
- Vacuum pumps
- Workshop cranes
- Filter wrenches
- Welding masks
- Lug wrenches
- Soldering irons
- Non-contact thermometers
- Infrared digital thermometers
- Torque wrenches
- Hoists
- Oil injectors
- Spark plug sockets
- Impact wrenches
- Laser printers
- Light emitting diode LED leak detector lights
- Paint sprayers
- Laser photo tachometers
- Strap wrenches
- Grease guns
- Brake drum lathes
- Nibblers
- Catalytic combustion analyzers
- Hacksaws
- Brake shoe tools
- Slide hammers
- Ratcheting gear wrenches
- Buffers
- Mechanics' stethoscopes
- Oscilloscopes
- Leak detectors
- Tape measures
- Refrigerant leak detectors
- Metal cutting dies
- Power pullers
- Workshop presses
- Reamers
- Awls
- Computerized suspension analyzers
- Stickleback rasps
- Engine oil pressure testers
- Air compressors
- Tubing benders
- Combustion leak detectors
- Straight blade screwdrivers
- Tire changing machines
- Dwell meters
- Metal inert gas MIG welders
- Alternator testers
- Open end wrenches
- Polishers
- Power grinders
- Multimeters
- Shielded arc welding tools
- Pneumatic chassis lubriguns
- Internal retaining ring pliers
- Manifold gauge sets
- Allen wrenches
- Brake cylinder hones
- Socket wrench sets
- Deburring tools
- Scrapers
- Tire pressure gauges
- Tube cutters
- Radiator hose pinchoff pliers
- External snap ring pliers
- Circuit testers
- Hammers
- Sandblasters
- Winches
- Battery jump starters
- Air conditioner chargers
- Refrigerant identifiers
- Online service manual database software
- Internet browser software
- Database software
- Mitchell OnDemand5 Manager
- Microsoft Windows
- Scott Systems MaxxTraxx Pro
- Snap-On ShoKey
- Amcom AUTOS2000
- Technical manual database software
- Estimating software
- Genisys Fast Fixes
- Hunter WinAlign
- Nexiq Tech HDS Suite for Palm
- Alliance Automotive Shop Controller