Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanic Careers

01

Inspect vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.

02

Test drive vehicles and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices.

03

Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.

04

Repair, reline, replace, and adjust brakes.

05

Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors.

06

Estimate costs of vehicle repair.

07

Confer with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems and to discuss work to be performed and future repair requirements.

08

Align vehicles' front ends.

09

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

10

Conduct visual inspections of compressed natural gas fuel systems to identify cracks, gouges, abrasions, discoloration, broken fibers, loose brackets, damaged gaskets, or other problems.