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       CODE: 620.261-010 Buy the DOT:Download/CD-ROM
TITLE(s): AUTOMOBILE MECHANIC (automotive ser.) alternate titles: garage mechanic
Repairs and overhauls automobiles, buses, trucks, and other automotive vehicles: Examines vehicle
and discusses with customer or AUTOMOBILE-REPAIR-SERVICE ESTIMATOR (automotive ser.); AUTOMOBILE
TESTER (automotive ser.); or BUS INSPECTOR (automotive ser.) nature and extent of damage or
malfunction. Plans work procedure, using charts, technical manuals, and experience. Raises vehicle,
using hydraulic jack or hoist, to gain access to mechanical units bolted to underside of vehicle.
Removes unit, such as engine, transmission, or differential, using wrenches and hoist. Disassembles
unit and inspects parts for wear, using micrometers, calipers, and thickness gauges. Repairs or
replaces parts, such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings, using mechanic's handtools.
Overhauls or replaces carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and pumps. Rebuilds
parts, such as crankshafts and cylinder blocks, using lathes, shapers, drill presses, and welding
equipment. Rewires ignition system, lights, and instrument panel. Relines and adjusts brakes, aligns
front end, repairs or replaces shock absorbers, and solders leaks in radiator. Mends damaged body
and fenders by hammering out or filling in dents and welding broken parts. Replaces and adjusts
headlights, and installs and repairs accessories, such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield
wipers. May be designated according to specialty as Automobile Mechanic, Motor (automotive ser.);
Bus Mechanic (automotive ser.); Differential Repairer (automotive ser.); Engine-Repair Mechanic, Bus
(automotive ser.); Foreign-Car Mechanic (automotive ser.); Truck Mechanic (automotive ser.). May be
designated: Compressor Mechanic, Bus (automotive ser.); Drive-Shaft-And-Steering-Post Repairer
(automotive ser.); Engine-Head Repairer (automotive ser.); Motor Assembler (automotive ser.).
GOE: 05.05.09 STRENGTH: M GED: R4 M3 L3 SVP: 7 DLU: 77
ONET CROSSWALK: 85302A Automotive Master Mechanics
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