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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 “Repair Technician”

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.
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.
Tune automobile engines to ensure proper and efficient functioning.
Repair or rebuild clutch systems.
Replace defective mufflers and tailpipes.
Repair or replace defective ball joint suspensions, brake shoes, or wheel bearings.
Test electronic computer components in automobiles to ensure proper operation.
Replace hydraulically assisted systems with electric-powered systems, such as power steering pumps or air conditioning compressors, to improve fuel economy.
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.
Conduct visual inspections of compressed natural gas fuel systems to identify cracks, gouges, abrasions, discoloration, broken fibers, loose brackets, damaged gaskets, or other problems.
Service or repair butane gas, ethanol, methane, or other alternative or biofuel systems.
Repair or replace automobile leaf springs.
Repair, replace, or adjust defective fuel injectors, carburetor parts, and gasoline filters.
Repair, overhaul, or adjust automobile brake systems.
Estimate costs of vehicle repair.
Inspect propane or natural gas high-pressure tanks, piping, or pressure regulators.
Troubleshoot fuel, ignition, and emissions control systems, using electronic testing equipment.
Install or repair air conditioners and service components, such as compressors, condensers, and controls.
Service biodiesel fuel tanks for algae or sludge accumulation by cleaning, changing filters, or adding algaecides.
Convert vehicle fuel systems from gasoline to butane gas, ethanol, methane, or other alternative or biofuel systems.
Diagnose and repair regenerative braking systems or hydraulic systems in hybrid vehicles.
Service internal combustion engine systems for hybrid electric vehicles.
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.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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