Performs service and repairs that require skilled knowledge of specific components of a vehicle, but do not require all around knowledge of automobile repair. This description covers multi-discipline of automotive mechanics and service technicians, such as air conditioning mechanic, brakes... [+] More

Performs service and repairs that require skilled knowledge of specific components of a vehicle, but do not require all around knowledge of automobile repair. This description covers multi-discipline of automotive mechanics and service technicians, such as air conditioning mechanic, brakes mechanic, front-end mechanic, radiator mechanic, service station mechanic, and related automotive mechanics of comparable skill level.

Depending on the specialty, may perform certain duties listed below

Installs and repairs automotive air-conditioning units. Repairs and overhauls brake systems in automobiles, buses, trucks, and other automotive vehicles. Aligns wheels, axles, frames, torsion bars, and steering mechanisms of automotive vehicles, such as automobiles, buses, and trucks. Repairs cooling systems and fuel tanks in automobiles, buses, trucks, and other automotive vehicles. Inspects, maintains, and repairs certain components of automobiles and light trucks. Illustrative activities of an air conditioning mechanic follow

Measures compressor pressure to determine efficiency of compressor, using gauge. Listens to operating unit for indications of malfunction. Removes faulty units from vehicles, disassembles them, and replaces worn and broken parts and fluid in unit. Makes electrical connections as required. Illustrative activities of a brake mechanic follow

Diagnoses brake problems including computer and electronic controls. Removes wheels, using wrenches, wheel puller, and sledgehammer. Replaces defective brake shoe units or attaches new linings to brake shoes. Measures brake drum to determine amount of wear, using feeler gauge. Inserts vacuum gauge into power-brake cylinder, starts engine, and reads gauge to detect brake line leaks. Repairs or replaces leaky brake cylinders. Repairs or replaces defective air compressor in airbrake systems. Replaces wheel on axle and adjusts drum shoe clearance, using wrench. Fills master brake cylinder with brake fluid, pumps brake pedal, or uses pressure tank, and opens valves on hydraulic brake system to bleed air from brake lines. Closes valves and refills master brake cylinder. Illustrative activities of a front end mechanic follow

Drives automotive vehicle onto wheel alignment rack and tests vehicle for faulty wheel alignment, bent axle, worn ball joints, and bent steering rods, using alignment-testing machine. Straightens axle and steering rods and adjusts shims, tie rods, and joining pins to align wheels, or installs new parts, using hand tools. Places wheel on balancing machine to determine where counterweights must be added to balance wheel. Installs shock absorbers. Straightens frame, using hydraulic jack, chassis aligner, and acetylene torch. Illustrative activities of radiator mechanic follow

Pumps water or compressed air through radiator to test it for obstructions or leaks. Flushes radiator with cleaning compound to remove obstructions, such as rust or mineral deposits. Removes radiator core from automobile and cleans it, using rods or boiling water and solvent, or a combination of boil out and rod out. Solders leaks in core or tanks, using soldering iron or acetylene torch. Disassembles, repairs, or replaces defective water pump. Replaces faulty thermostats and leaky head gaskets. Installs new cores, hoses, and pumps. Cleans, tests, and repairs fuel tanks. Illustrative activities of service station mechanic follow

Repairs and services vehicles of service station customers. Removes and replaces parts of ignitions system, such as spark plugs, electronic modules, or alternator to complete tune-up or replace malfunctioning part of system, using mechanic's hand tools, gauges, and test meters. Replaces defective chassis such as shock absorbers, ball joint suspension, brake shoes, and wheel bearings. Refers major vehicle repairs to garage. May adjust carburetor and/or repair fuel injection system. May specialize in installation of automotive air-conditioning units. [-] Less

Performs service and repairs that require skilled knowledge of specific components of a vehicle, but do not require all around knowledge of automobile repair. This description covers multi-discipline of automotive mechanics and service technicians, such as air conditioning mechanic, brakes... [+] More

Performs service and repairs that require skilled knowledge of specific components of a vehicle, but do not require all around knowledge of automobile repair. This description covers multi-discipline of automotive mechanics and service technicians, such as air conditioning mechanic, brakes mechanic, front-end mechanic, radiator mechanic, service station mechanic, and related automotive mechanics of comparable skill level.

Depending on the specialty, may perform certain duties listed below

Installs and repairs automotive air-conditioning units. Repairs and overhauls brake systems in automobiles, buses, trucks, and other automotive vehicles. Aligns wheels, axles, frames, torsion bars, and steering mechanisms of automotive vehicles, such as automobiles, buses, and trucks. Repairs cooling systems and fuel tanks in automobiles, buses, trucks, and other automotive vehicles. Inspects, maintains, and repairs certain components of automobiles and light trucks. Illustrative activities of an air conditioning mechanic follow

Measures compressor pressure to determine efficiency of compressor, using gauge. Listens to operating unit for indications of malfunction. Removes faulty units from vehicles, disassembles them, and replaces worn and broken parts and fluid in unit. Makes electrical connections as required. Illustrative activities of a brake mechanic follow

Diagnoses brake problems including computer and electronic controls. Removes wheels, using wrenches, wheel puller, and sledgehammer. Replaces defective brake shoe units or attaches new linings to brake shoes. Measures brake drum to determine amount of wear, using feeler gauge. Inserts vacuum gauge into power-brake cylinder, starts engine, and reads gauge to detect brake line leaks. Repairs or replaces leaky brake cylinders. Repairs or replaces defective air compressor in airbrake systems. Replaces wheel on axle and adjusts drum shoe clearance, using wrench. Fills master brake cylinder with brake fluid, pumps brake pedal, or uses pressure tank, and opens valves on hydraulic brake system to bleed air from brake lines. Closes valves and refills master brake cylinder. Illustrative activities of a front end mechanic follow

Drives automotive vehicle onto wheel alignment rack and tests vehicle for faulty wheel alignment, bent axle, worn ball joints, and bent steering rods, using alignment-testing machine. Straightens axle and steering rods and adjusts shims, tie rods, and joining pins to align wheels, or installs new parts, using hand tools. Places wheel on balancing machine to determine where counterweights must be added to balance wheel. Installs shock absorbers. Straightens frame, using hydraulic jack, chassis aligner, and acetylene torch. Illustrative activities of radiator mechanic follow

Pumps water or compressed air through radiator to test it for obstructions or leaks. Flushes radiator with cleaning compound to remove obstructions, such as rust or mineral deposits. Removes radiator core from automobile and cleans it, using rods or boiling water and solvent, or a combination of boil out and rod out. Solders leaks in core or tanks, using soldering iron or acetylene torch. Disassembles, repairs, or replaces defective water pump. Replaces faulty thermostats and leaky head gaskets. Installs new cores, hoses, and pumps. Cleans, tests, and repairs fuel tanks. Illustrative activities of service station mechanic follow

Repairs and services vehicles of service station customers. Removes and replaces parts of ignitions system, such as spark plugs, electronic modules, or alternator to complete tune-up or replace malfunctioning part of system, using mechanic's hand tools, gauges, and test meters. Replaces defective chassis such as shock absorbers, ball joint suspension, brake shoes, and wheel bearings. Refers major vehicle repairs to garage. May adjust carburetor and/or repair fuel injection system. May specialize in installation of automotive air-conditioning units. [-] Less

Manages and oversees activities of workers in one or more service departments, such as tire repairer and garage servicer, of automobile accessories sales-service establishment. Aides sales personnel in adjusting customers' service complaints. Directs activities of workers engaged in testing new... [+] More

Manages and oversees activities of workers in one or more service departments, such as tire repairer and garage servicer, of automobile accessories sales-service establishment. Aides sales personnel in adjusting customers' service complaints. Directs activities of workers engaged in testing new equipment and recommends purchase or rejection of equipment.

Determines work standards and evaluates workers' performance. Hires, transfers, and discharges workers. May handle claims regarding defective factory work quality. May determine need and cost of automobile repair. [-] Less

Directs and coordinates activities concerned with acquisition of automotive equipment and operation and maintenance of automotive fleet repair and storage facilities for public utility, transportation, commercial, or industrial company

coordinates activities of staff personnel conducting research and testing program on automotive... [+] More

Directs and coordinates activities concerned with acquisition of automotive equipment and operation and maintenance of automotive fleet repair and storage facilities for public utility, transportation, commercial, or industrial company

coordinates activities of staff personnel conducting research and testing program on automotive equipment considered for acquisition for such factors as operational performance, operational and maintenance costs, safety of operation, and compliance with environmental laws and regulations. Reviews and submits staff proposals for modifications to vendor or manufacturer. Directs procurement of all types of company-owned-and-operated automotive equipment, and materials, supplies, and parts required to maintain automotive equipment, garages, and storage facilities. Coordinates automotive repair and maintenance services to obtain maximum utilization of automotive equipment and prevent operational delays in other departments. [-] Less

Manages and oversees activities of workers in one or more service departments, such as tire repairer and garage servicer, of automobile accessories sales-service establishment. Aides sales personnel in adjusting customers' service complaints. Directs activities of workers engaged in testing new... [+] More

Manages and oversees activities of workers in one or more service departments, such as tire repairer and garage servicer, of automobile accessories sales-service establishment. Aides sales personnel in adjusting customers' service complaints. Directs activities of workers engaged in testing new equipment and recommends purchase or rejection of equipment.

Determines work standards and evaluates workers' performance. Hires, transfers, and discharges workers. May handle claims regarding defective factory work quality. May determine need and cost of automobile repair. [-] Less

Supervises and coordinates activities of automobile mechanics engaged in repairing, adjusting, servicing, and storing motor vehicles in industrial or commercial establishment. Analyzes defective equipment to determine cause of trouble. Inspects and drives repaired vehicles to verify repairs. Trains workers in... [+] More

Supervises and coordinates activities of automobile mechanics engaged in repairing, adjusting, servicing, and storing motor vehicles in industrial or commercial establishment. Analyzes defective equipment to determine cause of trouble. Inspects and drives repaired vehicles to verify repairs. Trains workers in and demonstrates repair and maintenance of vehicles, using handtools, welding, and grinding equipment. Evaluates performance of workers. Keeps inventory of repair parts and equipment and requisitions replacement stock. Prepares repair reports and vehicle requests. Schedules transporting of passengers or materials to service or storage areas. May supervise workers engaged in inspection and repair of miscellaneous equipment, such as cement mixers and electric trucks. Performs other duties as described under supervisor. [-] Less

Administers medical aid to personnel aboard submarines, small ships, and isolated areas in absence of or under supervision of medical superior

examines patients and diagnoses condition. Prescribes medication to treat condition of patient. Inoculates and vaccinates patients to immunize patients from... [+] More

Administers medical aid to personnel aboard submarines, small ships, and isolated areas in absence of or under supervision of medical superior

examines patients and diagnoses condition. Prescribes medication to treat condition of patient. Inoculates and vaccinates patients to immunize patients from communicable diseases. Treats cuts and burns, performs minor surgery and administers emergency medical care to patients during emergency situations in absence of superior. Inspects food and facilities to determine conformance to sanitary regulations. Recommends necessary measures to ensure sanitary conditions are maintained. Records, transcribes, and files medical case histories. Prepares requisitions for supplies, services, and equipment. [-] Less

Assists engineers in the design, development, and manufacturing of improved or new designs for automotive structural members, engines, transmissions, and associated automotive equipment, or the modification of existing equipment on production vehicles. Assists in conducting experiments and tests on existing... [+] More

Assists engineers in the design, development, and manufacturing of improved or new designs for automotive structural members, engines, transmissions, and associated automotive equipment, or the modification of existing equipment on production vehicles. Assists in conducting experiments and tests on existing designs and equipment to obtain data on function and performance of equipment.

Designs components and systems to provide maximum customer value and vehicle function, including improved economy and safety of operation, control of emissions, and operational performance. Produces sketches and rough layouts, records data, makes computations, analyzes results, and writes reports. Prepares layouts and drawings of the assembly process and of parts to be manufactured. Reviews project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment, nature of technical problem, and possible solutions, such as part redesign, substitution of material or parts, or rearrangement of parts or subassemblies. Drafts detail drawings or sketches for drafting room completion or to request parts fabrication by machine or sheet metal shops. May test and inspect machines and equipment in manufacturing departments or work with engineers to eliminate production problems. [-] Less

Conducts and checks tests on vehicles to evaluate exhaust emissions. Examines instructions to determine details of test to be performed. Drives vehicle over dynamometer. Records identifying data. Performs dwell, timing and idle speed tests using gauges, evaluates performance and adjusts... [+] More

Conducts and checks tests on vehicles to evaluate exhaust emissions. Examines instructions to determine details of test to be performed. Drives vehicle over dynamometer. Records identifying data. Performs dwell, timing and idle speed tests using gauges, evaluates performance and adjusts performance to manufacturer's specifications. Adjusts dynamometer settings to vehicle specifications and connects instrument sensors to exhaust system. Starts and operates vehicle according to test program, compares performance with specifications and records results. Calibrates, cleans and maintains test equipment and recording devices. May diagnose and repair vehicle malfunctions. May install smog-control device on tested vehicle. [-] Less

Tests chemical and physical properties of materials used in manufacturing or assembling motor vehicles

performs standard chemical and physical tests on parts, solutions, and materials used in producing motor vehicles, using conventional and computerized machines and work aids. Conducts quantitative and qualitative analyses to determine chemical and physical properties of experimental and developmental materials laboratory tester 029.261-010.