Automotive Specialty Technicians

Job Description: Repair only one system or component on a vehicle, such as brakes, suspension, or radiator.

Automotive Specialty Technicians spend a lot of their time Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge. They are naturally good at Extent Flexibility, Multilimb Coordination, Control Precision, and Deductive Reasoning. Automotive Specialty Technicians are typically characterized as being Realistic and Investigative. They are usually very knowledgable about Mechanical, Customer and Personal Service, and Engineering and Technology and are skilled at Repairing and Critical Thinking.

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Work Activities

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Handling and Moving Objects
  
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
  
Controlling Machines and Processes
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Getting Information
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Processing Information
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Interacting With Computers
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Staffing Organizational Units
  

Abilities

Extent Flexibility
  
Multilimb Coordination
  
Control Precision
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Visualization
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Auditory Attention
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Manual Dexterity
  
Information Ordering
  
Oral Comprehension
  
Oral Expression
  
Selective Attention
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Arm-Hand Steadiness
  
Near Vision
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Reaction Time
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Category Flexibility
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Speed of Closure
  
Depth Perception
  
Static Strength
  
Written Comprehension
  
Trunk Strength
  
Response Orientation
  
Time Sharing
  
Written Expression
  
Speech Recognition
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Far Vision
  
Glare Sensitivity
  
Gross Body Coordination
  
Originality
  
Rate Control
  
Speech Clarity
  
Dynamic Strength
  
Memorization
  
Wrist-Finger Speed
  
Spatial Orientation
  
Sound Localization
  
Number Facility
  
Stamina
  
Gross Body Equilibrium
  
Speed of Limb Movement
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Night Vision
  
Peripheral Vision
  

Interests

Realistic
  
Investigative
  
Conventional
  
Enterprising
  
Artistic
  
Social
  

Knowledge

Mechanical
  
Customer and Personal Service
  
Engineering and Technology
  
Administration and Management
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Physics
  
Education and Training
  
Mathematics
  
Sales and Marketing
  
Clerical
  
Design
  
Psychology
  
English Language
  
Production and Processing
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Chemistry
  
Foreign Language
  
Law and Government
  
Transportation
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Communications and Media
  
Sociology and Anthropology
  
Therapy and Counseling
  
Economics and Accounting
  
Philosophy and Theology
  
Geography
  
Medicine and Dentistry
  
Telecommunications
  

Wages

Alaska
$53,960  
 
District of Columbia
$50,350  
 
New Jersey
$41,550  
 
Massachusetts
$41,130  
 
Maryland
$40,970  
 
Connecticut
$40,880  
 
Hawaii
$40,610  
 
California
$39,160  
 
Utah
$38,900  
 
Minnesota
$38,830  
 
Virginia
$38,760  
 
Nevada
$38,650  
 
Oregon
$38,450  
 
Delaware
$38,260  
 
Washington
$38,080  
 
New Hampshire
$37,940  
 
Wisconsin
$37,050  
 
North Carolina
$37,010  
 
Colorado
$36,840  
 
Michigan
$36,690  
 
Idaho
$36,260  
 
Wyoming
$36,250  
 
Arizona
$36,160  
 
Florida
$35,840  
 
Kansas
$35,690  
 
Illinois
$35,450  
 
Texas
$35,260  
 
Maine
$34,860  
 
New York
$34,840  
 
Rhode Island
$34,680  
 
Pennsylvania
$34,600  
 
Indiana
$34,520  
 
New Mexico
$33,670  
 
Missouri
$33,620  
 
Georgia
$33,600  
 
Tennessee
$33,540  
 
Montana
$33,400  
 
Vermont
$33,080  
 
Ohio
$32,990  
 
Iowa
$32,760  
 
South Carolina
$32,690  
 
South Dakota
$32,640  
 
North Dakota
$32,260  
 
Alabama
$32,050  
 
Nebraska
$31,960  
 
Louisiana
$31,340  
 
Virgin Islands
$31,090  
 
Oklahoma
$30,710  
 
Arkansas
$28,870  
 
Kentucky
$28,180  
 
Mississippi
$27,360  
 
Guam
$26,330  
 
West Virginia
$24,410  
 
Puerto Rico
$18,150  
 

Skills

Repairing
  
Critical Thinking
  
Operation and Control
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Operation Monitoring
  
Quality Control Analysis
  
Active Listening
  
Troubleshooting
  
Equipment Maintenance
  
Active Learning
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Service Orientation
  
Monitoring
  
Speaking
  
Time Management
  
Coordination
  
Systems Analysis
  
Reading Comprehension
  
Instructing
  
Writing
  
Equipment Selection
  
Persuasion
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Learning Strategies
  
Negotiation
  
Science
  
Installation
  
Operations Analysis
  
Technology Design
  
Mathematics
  
Management of Material Resources
  
Management of Financial Resources
  

Work Values

Support
  
Relationships
  
Independence
  
Achievement
  
Working Conditions
  
Recognition
  

Work Styles

Attention to Detail
  
Dependability
  
Integrity
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Persistence
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Initiative
  
Analytical Thinking
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Cooperation
  
Self Control
  
Independence
  
Leadership
  
Concern for Others
  
Innovation
  
Social Orientation
  

Work Context

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Contact With Others
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Telephone
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Time Pressure
  
Consequence of Error
  
Physical Proximity
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Letters and Memos
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Level of Competition
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Electronic Mail
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Degree of Automation
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Work Schedules
  
Public Speaking
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Sitting
  

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-Every day-

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Telephone
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Time Pressure
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Letters and Memos
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Electronic Mail
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Public Speaking
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity
  

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Important-

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules
  

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  

-Limited freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Sitting
  

-Never-

Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Letters and Memos
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Telephone
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-No responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Time Pressure
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Electronic Mail
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Public Speaking
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Telephone
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Telephone
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Time Pressure
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to High Places
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Letters and Memos
  
Electronic Mail
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Public Speaking
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Public Speaking
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Telephone
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Letters and Memos
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Electronic Mail
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Time Pressure
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules
  

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules
  

-Serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Some freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Very important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Examine vehicles, compile estimates of repair costs, and secure customers' approval to perform repairs.
  
Repair, overhaul, or adjust automobile brake systems.
  
Troubleshoot fuel, ignition, and emissions control systems, using electronic testing equipment.
  
Repair or replace defective ball joint suspensions, brake shoes, or wheel bearings.
  
Inspect and test new vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
  
Test electronic computer components in automobiles to ensure proper operation.
  
Tune automobile engines to ensure proper and efficient functioning.
  
Install or repair air conditioners and service components, such as compressors, condensers, and controls.
  
Repair, replace, or adjust defective fuel injectors, carburetor parts, and gasoline filters.
  
Remove and replace defective mufflers and tailpipes.
  
Repair or replace automobile leaf springs.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Rebuild, repair, or test automotive fuel injection units.
  
Align wheels, axles, frames, torsion bars, and steering mechanisms of automobiles, using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines.
  
Install, adjust, or repair hydraulic or electromagnetic automatic lift mechanisms used to raise and lower automobile windows, seats, and tops.
  
Repair or rebuild clutch systems.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Repair, overhaul, or adjust automobile brake systems.
  
Examine vehicles, compile estimates of repair costs, and secure customers' approval to perform repairs.
  
Repair or replace defective ball joint suspensions, brake shoes, or wheel bearings.
  
Test electronic computer components in automobiles to ensure proper operation.
  
Install or repair air conditioners and service components, such as compressors, condensers, and controls.
  
Troubleshoot fuel, ignition, and emissions control systems, using electronic testing equipment.
  
Remove and replace defective mufflers and tailpipes.
  
Inspect and test new vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
  
Tune automobile engines to ensure proper and efficient functioning.
  
Repair, replace, or adjust defective fuel injectors, carburetor parts, and gasoline filters.
  
Repair or replace automobile leaf springs.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Align wheels, axles, frames, torsion bars, and steering mechanisms of automobiles, using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines.
  
Rebuild, repair, or test automotive fuel injection units.
  
Install, adjust, or repair hydraulic or electromagnetic automatic lift mechanisms used to raise and lower automobile windows, seats, and tops.
  
Repair or rebuild clutch systems.
  
Convert vehicle fuel systems from gasoline to butane gas operations and repair and service operating butane fuel units.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Examine vehicles, compile estimates of repair costs, and secure customers' approval to perform repairs.
  
Troubleshoot fuel, ignition, and emissions control systems, using electronic testing equipment.
  
Test electronic computer components in automobiles to ensure proper operation.
  
Inspect and test new vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
  
Repair, overhaul, or adjust automobile brake systems.
  
Tune automobile engines to ensure proper and efficient functioning.
  
Repair or replace defective ball joint suspensions, brake shoes, or wheel bearings.
  
Remove and replace defective mufflers and tailpipes.
  
Repair, replace, or adjust defective fuel injectors, carburetor parts, and gasoline filters.
  
Repair or replace automobile leaf springs.
  
Install or repair air conditioners and service components, such as compressors, condensers, and controls.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Align wheels, axles, frames, torsion bars, and steering mechanisms of automobiles, using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines.
  
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.
  
Repair or rebuild clutch systems.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Examine vehicles, compile estimates of repair costs, and secure customers' approval to perform repairs.
  
Repair, overhaul, or adjust automobile brake systems.
  
Repair or replace defective ball joint suspensions, brake shoes, or wheel bearings.
  
Troubleshoot fuel, ignition, and emissions control systems, using electronic testing equipment.
  
Tune automobile engines to ensure proper and efficient functioning.
  
Inspect and test new vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
  
Test electronic computer components in automobiles to ensure proper operation.
  
Repair, replace, or adjust defective fuel injectors, carburetor parts, and gasoline filters.
  
Install or repair air conditioners and service components, such as compressors, condensers, and controls.
  
Remove and replace defective mufflers and tailpipes.
  
Repair or replace automobile leaf springs.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Align wheels, axles, frames, torsion bars, and steering mechanisms of automobiles, using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines.
  
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.
  
Repair or rebuild clutch systems.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Install or repair air conditioners and service components, such as compressors, condensers, and controls.
  
Repair, replace, or adjust defective fuel injectors, carburetor parts, and gasoline filters.
  
Inspect and test new vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
  
Tune automobile engines to ensure proper and efficient functioning.
  
Repair or replace defective ball joint suspensions, brake shoes, or wheel bearings.
  
Repair, overhaul, or adjust automobile brake systems.
  
Test electronic computer components in automobiles to ensure proper operation.
  
Remove and replace defective mufflers and tailpipes.
  
Troubleshoot fuel, ignition, and emissions control systems, using electronic testing equipment.
  
Examine vehicles, compile estimates of repair costs, and secure customers' approval to perform repairs.
  
Repair or replace automobile leaf springs.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Repair or rebuild clutch systems.
  
Rebuild, repair, or test automotive fuel injection units.
  
Install, adjust, or repair hydraulic or electromagnetic automatic lift mechanisms used to raise and lower automobile windows, seats, and tops.
  
Align wheels, axles, frames, torsion bars, and steering mechanisms of automobiles, using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Repair, replace, or adjust defective fuel injectors, carburetor parts, and gasoline filters.
  
Troubleshoot fuel, ignition, and emissions control systems, using electronic testing equipment.
  
Test electronic computer components in automobiles to ensure proper operation.
  
Remove and replace defective mufflers and tailpipes.
  
Tune automobile engines to ensure proper and efficient functioning.
  
Repair, overhaul, or adjust automobile brake systems.
  
Inspect and test new vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
  
Repair or replace automobile leaf springs.
  
Install or repair air conditioners and service components, such as compressors, condensers, and controls.
  
Repair or replace defective ball joint suspensions, brake shoes, or wheel bearings.
  
Examine vehicles, compile estimates of repair costs, and secure customers' approval to perform repairs.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Repair or rebuild clutch systems.
  
Align wheels, axles, frames, torsion bars, and steering mechanisms of automobiles, using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines.
  
Rebuild, repair, or test automotive fuel injection units.
  
Install, adjust, or repair hydraulic or electromagnetic automatic lift mechanisms used to raise and lower automobile windows, seats, and tops.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Install or repair air conditioners and service components, such as compressors, condensers, and controls.
  
Repair or replace automobile leaf springs.
  
Remove and replace defective mufflers and tailpipes.
  
Tune automobile engines to ensure proper and efficient functioning.
  
Repair, replace, or adjust defective fuel injectors, carburetor parts, and gasoline filters.
  
Repair or replace defective ball joint suspensions, brake shoes, or wheel bearings.
  
Repair, overhaul, or adjust automobile brake systems.
  
Inspect and test new vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
  
Test electronic computer components in automobiles to ensure proper operation.
  
Examine vehicles, compile estimates of repair costs, and secure customers' approval to perform repairs.
  
Troubleshoot fuel, ignition, and emissions control systems, using electronic testing equipment.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Repair or rebuild clutch systems.
  
Install, adjust, or repair hydraulic or electromagnetic automatic lift mechanisms used to raise and lower automobile windows, seats, and tops.
  
Align wheels, axles, frames, torsion bars, and steering mechanisms of automobiles, using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines.
  
Rebuild, repair, or test automotive fuel injection units.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Examine vehicles, compile estimates of repair costs, and secure customers' approval to perform repairs.
  
Repair, overhaul, or adjust automobile brake systems.
  
Troubleshoot fuel, ignition, and emissions control systems, using electronic testing equipment.
  
Inspect and test new vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
  
Repair or replace defective ball joint suspensions, brake shoes, or wheel bearings.
  
Repair, replace, or adjust defective fuel injectors, carburetor parts, and gasoline filters.
  
Test electronic computer components in automobiles to ensure proper operation.
  
Install or repair air conditioners and service components, such as compressors, condensers, and controls.
  
Remove and replace defective mufflers and tailpipes.
  
Tune automobile engines to ensure proper and efficient functioning.
  
Repair or replace automobile leaf springs.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Align wheels, axles, frames, torsion bars, and steering mechanisms of automobiles, using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines.
  
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.
  
Repair or rebuild clutch systems.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Repair or replace automobile leaf springs.
  
Remove and replace defective mufflers and tailpipes.
  
Install or repair air conditioners and service components, such as compressors, condensers, and controls.
  
Inspect and test new vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
  
Test electronic computer components in automobiles to ensure proper operation.
  
Repair, replace, or adjust defective fuel injectors, carburetor parts, and gasoline filters.
  
Tune automobile engines to ensure proper and efficient functioning.
  
Repair or replace defective ball joint suspensions, brake shoes, or wheel bearings.
  
Examine vehicles, compile estimates of repair costs, and secure customers' approval to perform repairs.
  
Repair, overhaul, or adjust automobile brake systems.
  
Troubleshoot fuel, ignition, and emissions control systems, using electronic testing equipment.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Rebuild, repair, or test automotive fuel injection units.
  
Repair or rebuild clutch systems.
  
Install, adjust, or repair hydraulic or electromagnetic automatic lift mechanisms used to raise and lower automobile windows, seats, and tops.
  
Align wheels, axles, frames, torsion bars, and steering mechanisms of automobiles, using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-On-the-Job Training-

None or short demonstration
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
  
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

Less than a High School Diploma
  
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
  
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
  
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)