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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”

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

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

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