vehicle technician
Vehicle technicians inspect, test and maintain vehicles, motorcycles, engine tune-ups and tyre replacements. They repair engine failures, lube replacements. Vehicle technicians replace vehicle components and evaluate warranty options.
Also called: automotive maintenance technician, snowmobile mechanic, automotive mechanic, PCV technician, road vehicle mechanic, motor vehicle mechanic, van mechanic, senior bus technician
- 34
- essential skills
- 32
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Essential skills
34- adapt to new technology used in cars
- apply health and safety standards
- automotive diagnostic equipment
- car controls
- carry out repair of vehicles
- carry out repairs and maintenance of vehicle bodies
- components of air conditioning systems
- diagnose problems with vehicles
- emission standards
- execute working instructions
- follow procedures to control substances hazardous to health
- health and safety measures in transportation
- hybrid vehicle architecture
- identify customer's needs
- maintain updated professional knowledge
- maintain vehicle records
- maintain work area cleanliness
- mechanical components of vehicles
- mechanical requirements for vehicles in urban areas
- mechanics
- perform manual work autonomously
- perform road testing of vehicles
- perform technical tasks with great care
- perform vehicle tests
- position vehicles for maintenance and repair
- principles of mechanical engineering
- provide customer information related to repairs
- repair vehicle electrical systems
- teamwork principles
- types of vehicles
- use automotive diagnostic equipment
- use traditional toolbox tools
- vehicle electrical systems
- wear appropriate protective gear
Optional skills
32- adjust tightness of engine parts
- carry out repair of motorcycles
- detect malfunctions in engines
- disassemble engines
- drive vehicles
- electrical wiring plans
- engine components
- ensure client orientation
- ensure compliance with warranty contracts
- fix minor vehicle scratches
- have computer literacy
- issue sales invoices
- keep stock records
- lift heavy weights
- lubricate engines
- maintain braking system
- maintain customer records
- maintain electrical engines
- maintain motor vehicle steering system
- maintain professional records
- maintain suspension system
- maintain vehicle appearance
- operation of different engines
- order supplies
- organise vehicle breakdown support
- perform annual legal safety checks
- perform ICT troubleshooting
- perform minor vehicle repairs
- provide customer follow-up services
- repair engines
- replace tyres
- types of vehicle engines
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