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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 “New Car Get-Ready Mechanic”

Troubleshoot fuel, ignition, and emissions control systems, using electronic testing equipment.
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.
Tune automobile engines to ensure proper and efficient functioning.
Estimate costs of vehicle repair.
Service or repair butane gas, ethanol, methane, or other alternative or biofuel systems.
Replace hydraulically assisted systems with electric-powered systems, such as power steering pumps or air conditioning compressors, to improve fuel economy.
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.
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 internal combustion engine systems for hybrid electric vehicles.
Repair or rebuild clutch systems.
Diagnose and repair regenerative braking systems or hydraulic systems in hybrid vehicles.
Replace defective mufflers and tailpipes.
Repair, overhaul, or adjust automobile brake systems.
Rebuild, repair, or test automotive fuel injection units.
Test electronic computer components in automobiles to ensure proper operation.
Inspect propane or natural gas high-pressure tanks, piping, or pressure regulators.
Repair or replace automobile leaf springs.
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.
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.
Install or repair air conditioners and service components, such as compressors, condensers, and controls.
Change spark plugs, fuel filters, air filters, and batteries in 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.

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