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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 “Radiator Specialist”

Convert vehicle fuel systems from gasoline to butane gas, ethanol, methane, or other alternative or biofuel systems.
Service internal combustion engine systems for 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.
Change spark plugs, fuel filters, air filters, and batteries in hybrid electric vehicles.
Rebuild, repair, or test automotive fuel injection units.
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.
Inspect vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
Repair, replace, or adjust defective fuel injectors, carburetor parts, and gasoline filters.
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.
Replace hydraulically assisted systems with electric-powered systems, such as power steering pumps or air conditioning compressors, to improve fuel economy.
Repair or rebuild clutch systems.
Repair or replace automobile leaf springs.
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.
Test electronic computer components in automobiles to ensure proper operation.
Repair, overhaul, or adjust automobile brake systems.
Inspect propane or natural gas high-pressure tanks, piping, or pressure regulators.
Tune automobile engines to ensure proper and efficient functioning.
Replace defective mufflers and tailpipes.
Troubleshoot fuel, ignition, and emissions control systems, using electronic testing equipment.
Service or repair butane gas, ethanol, methane, or other alternative or biofuel systems.
Service biodiesel fuel tanks for algae or sludge accumulation by cleaning, changing filters, or adding algaecides.
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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Wheel weight hammers
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Inspection mirrors
Vacuum pumps
Nibblers
Dial calipers
Sandblasters
Air compressors
Metal cutting dies
Computerized suspension analyzers
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Brake bleeders
Revolutions per minute RPM gauges
Ratchets
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Personal computers
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Alternator testers
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Personal digital assistants PDA
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Clamp-on multimeters
Brake shoe tools
Power grinders
Radiator hose pinchoff pliers
Reciprocating saws
Workshop presses
Valve seating equipment
Exhaust analyzers
Disc brake pad spreaders
Bore gauges
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Paint sprayers

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