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Career: Automotive Master Mechanics
Job Description
Repair automobiles, trucks, buses, and other vehicles. Master mechanics repair virtually any part on the vehicle or specialize in the transmission system.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors. |
100
|
Maintain cleanliness of work area. |
99
|
Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined, including belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings, and other potentially troublesome areas. |
98
|
Examine vehicles to determine extent of damage or malfunctions. |
98
|
Repair and service air conditioning, heating, engine-cooling, and electrical systems. |
98
|
Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications. |
97
|
Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications, and tune-ups. |
97
|
Install and repair accessories such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wipers. |
97
|
Replace and adjust headlights. |
96
|
Plan work procedures, using charts, technical manuals, and experience. |
95
|
Test drive vehicles, and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices. |
95
|
Repair, reline, replace, and adjust brakes. |
95
|
Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels. |
94
|
Disassemble units and inspect parts for wear, using micrometers, calipers, and gauges. |
94
|
Repair or replace shock absorbers. |
93
|
Confer with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems, and to discuss work to be performed and future repair requirements. |
93
|
Tear down, repair, and rebuild faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems, and linkages. |
92
|
Overhaul or replace carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and pumps. |
84
|
Repair or replace parts such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings. |
80
|
Repair manual and automatic transmissions. |
69
|
Repair radiator leaks. |
63
|
Rebuild parts such as crankshafts and cylinder blocks. |
56
|
Align vehicles' front ends. |
33
|
Repair damaged automobile bodies. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
79
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
77
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
72
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
69
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
69
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
68
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
62
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
62
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
57
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
57
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
53
|
Getting Information
|
53
|
Processing Information
|
49
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
47
|
Interacting With Computers
|
47
|
Thinking Creatively
|
47
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
46
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
44
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
44
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
42
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
42
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
42
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
41
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
39
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
39
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
39
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
37
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
37
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
36
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
36
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
36
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
36
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
35
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
34
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
34
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
33
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
32
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
28
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
27
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
26
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
15
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|