AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC, NA-5823-10

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Work involves troubleshooting, repairing, and/or overhauling major components and systems such as engines, transmissions, differentials and transaxles, electronic fuel injection systems, emission control systems, and related electrical, electronic, hydraulic, fuel, and other assemblies.

Tears down, adjusts, repairs, reassembles, and runs operational checks on components of these systems following instructions contained in technical manuals.

Isolates and repairs complex malfunctions which are often difficult to trace by a combination of visual and auditory examinations and uses a wide variety of test equipment such as computerized engine analyzers, compression testers, test benches, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and special feeler and dial gauges.

Disassembles, repairs, replaces, reconditions, and rebuilds components of the various systems and makes independent judgments based on specifications in technical manuals and on accepted trade practices.

Work is often performed in tiring, awkward and uncomfortable positions. Continually exposed to dirt, drafts, high noise, fumes, vibrations, dust, grease, and to the potential for burns, chemical irritations, bruises, cuts, strains, and jolts from equipment operations in performing tasks.

Lifts and carries objects up to 45 lbs. independently and objects over 45 lbs. with assistance.

May be required to obtain an ASE certification.

Performs other related duties as assigned.