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Career: Automotive Specialty Technicians
Job Description
Repair only one system or component on a vehicle, such as brakes, suspension, or radiator.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
87
|
Repair, overhaul, or adjust automobile brake systems. |
85
|
Examine vehicles, compile estimates of repair costs, and secure customers' approval to perform repairs. |
84
|
Repair or replace defective ball joint suspensions, brake shoes, or wheel bearings. |
81
|
Test electronic computer components in automobiles to ensure proper operation. |
77
|
Install or repair air conditioners and service components, such as compressors, condensers, and controls. |
73
|
Troubleshoot fuel, ignition, and emissions control systems, using electronic testing equipment. |
73
|
Remove and replace defective mufflers and tailpipes. |
72
|
Inspect and test new vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made. |
72
|
Tune automobile engines to ensure proper and efficient functioning. |
70
|
Repair, replace, or adjust defective fuel injectors, carburetor parts, and gasoline filters. |
67
|
Repair or replace automobile leaf springs. |
66
|
Rebuild, repair, or test automotive fuel injection units. |
66
|
Align wheels, axles, frames, torsion bars, and steering mechanisms of automobiles, using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines. |
61
|
Install, adjust, or repair hydraulic or electromagnetic automatic lift mechanisms used to raise and lower automobile windows, seats, and tops. |
60
|
Repair or rebuild clutch systems. |
16
|
Convert vehicle fuel systems from gasoline to butane gas operations and repair and service operating butane fuel units. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
76
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
68
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
68
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
59
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
59
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
57
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
56
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
56
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
55
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
55
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
54
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
54
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
53
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
52
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
52
|
Thinking Creatively
|
51
|
Getting Information
|
50
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
47
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
47
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
46
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
46
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
45
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
45
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
43
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
43
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
42
|
Processing Information
|
40
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
40
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
39
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
39
|
Interacting With Computers
|
38
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
37
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
36
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
35
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
34
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
34
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
32
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
31
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
30
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
27
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
15
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|