According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Inspect vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made. | 92% |
| Test drive vehicles and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices. | 88% |
| Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications. | 87% |
| Repair, reline, replace, and adjust brakes. | 87% |
| Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors. | 86% |
| Conduct visual inspections of compressed natural gas fuel systems to identify cracks, gouges, abrasions, discoloration, broken fibers, loose brackets, damaged gaskets, or other problems. | 86% |
| Estimate costs of vehicle repair. | 85% |
| Confer with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems and to discuss work to be performed and future repair requirements. | 84% |
| Align vehicles' front ends. | 84% |
| Align wheels, axles, frames, torsion bars, and steering mechanisms of automobiles, using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines. | 84% |
| Tear down, repair, and rebuild faulty assemblies, such as power systems, steering systems, and linkages. | 82% |
| Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services, such as oil changes, lubrications, and tune-ups. | 82% |
| Plan work procedures, using charts, technical manuals, and experience. | 82% |
| 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. | 82% |
| Maintain cleanliness of work area. | 81% |
| Change spark plugs, fuel filters, air filters, and batteries in hybrid electric vehicles. | 80% |
| Repair and service air conditioning, heating, engine cooling, and electrical systems. | 79% |
| Disassemble units and inspect parts for wear, using micrometers, calipers, and gauges. | 78% |
| Test electronic computer components in automobiles to ensure proper operation. | 77% |
| Rebuild parts, such as crankshafts and cylinder blocks. | 77% |
| Overhaul or replace carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and pumps. | 77% |
| Repair or replace parts such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings. | 76% |
| Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels. | 75% |
| Troubleshoot fuel, ignition, and emissions control systems, using electronic testing equipment. | 75% |
| 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. | 72% |
| Tune automobile engines to ensure proper and efficient functioning. | 71% |
| Repair, replace, or adjust defective fuel injectors, carburetor parts, and gasoline filters. | 69% |
| Install, adjust, or repair hydraulic or electromagnetic automatic lift mechanisms used to raise and lower automobile windows, seats, and tops. | 68% |
