Repair automobiles, trucks, buses, and other vehicles. Master mechanics repair virtually any part on the vehicle or specialize in the transmission system.
<ul><li>Test drive vehicles and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices.</li><li>Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.</li><li>Repair, reline, replace, and adjust brakes.</li><li>Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors.</li><li>Examine vehicles to determine extent of damage or malfunctions.</li><li>Confer with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems and to discuss work to be performed and future repair requirements.</li><li>Align vehicles' front ends.</li><li>Tear down, repair, and rebuild faulty assemblies, such as power systems, steering systems, and linkages.</li><li>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.</li><li>Plan work procedures, using charts, technical manuals, and experience.</li><li>Maintain cleanliness of work area.</li><li>Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services, such as oil changes, lubrications, and tune-ups.</li><li>Disassemble units and inspect parts for wear, using micrometers, calipers, and gauges.</li><li>Repair and service air conditioning, heating, engine cooling, and electrical systems.</li><li>Repair radiator leaks.</li><li>Overhaul or replace carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and pumps.</li><li>Repair or replace parts such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings.</li><li>Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.</li><li>Repair manual and automatic transmissions.</li><li>Repair or replace shock absorbers.</li><li>Replace and adjust headlights.</li><li>Install and repair accessories, such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wipers.</li></ul>