AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN

Duties And Responsibilities

• Diagnoses operating difficulties on a variety of vehicles and performs operational checks on engines; its major supporting

systems, parts, components, assemblies; including emissions systems, electrical, computer and electronic controlled

components.

• Performs various computerized and electronic diagnostic tests using specialized equipment; interprets trouble codes and

other information from electronic scanners and test analyzers; uses reference materials such as service manuals and wiring

schematics to determine operational difficulties, drivability problems and evaluates performance efficiency.

• Conducts visual and auditory vehicle inspections, road calls and road tests before and after maintenance and repairs;

annotates vehicle problems on work orders.

• Provides technical guidance and instructions to mechanics and technicians on more difficult repairs and in the use of

specialized computer-aided diagnostic equipment.

• Performs maintenance and repairs resulting from normal preventive maintenance inspections.
• Prepares and updates vehicle records, maintains vehicle records; annotates labor time, parts and/or equipment and other

pertinent data on work orders.

• Performs engine tune-ups; removes, replaces, adjusts, cleans parts, components, assemblies and accessories; uses a

variety of specialized test equipment to adjust systems and components to prescribed operating tolerances.

• Troubleshoots malfunctioning vehicles resulting from road calls and identifies improperly functioning part(s) and repairs or

replaces.

• Repairs and replaces major components including transmissions, differentials, brake systems, power assist units, steering

and suspension assemblies.

• Performs other job related duties and responsibilities in support of primary duties.
• Follows all established safety practices and procedures; complies with all postal, local, state and federal environmental

regulations and policies.