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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

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Tasks for “Automotive Specialty Technicians”

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

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

Estimating software
Hunter WinAlign
Snap-On ShoKey
Genisys Fast Fixes
Technical manual database software
Database software
Amcom AUTOS2000
Nexiq Tech HDS Suite for Palm
Internet browser software
Microsoft Windows
Scott Systems MaxxTraxx Pro
Alliance Automotive Shop Controller
Mitchell OnDemand5 Manager
Online service manual database software