Automotive Specialty Technicians Go Back to List Repair only one system or component on a vehicle, such as brakes, suspension, or radiator.

Tasks
	Repair, overhaul, or adjust automobile brake systems.
	Troubleshoot fuel, ignition, and emissions control systems, using electronic testing equipment.
	Repair or replace defective ball joint suspensions, brake shoes, or wheel bearings.
	Test electronic computer components in automobiles to ensure proper operation.
	Tune automobile engines to ensure proper and efficient functioning.
	Install or repair air conditioners and service components, such as compressors, condensers, and controls.
	Repair, replace, or adjust defective fuel injectors, carburetor parts, and gasoline filters.
	Repair or replace automobile leaf springs.
	Rebuild, repair, or test automotive fuel injection units.
	Align wheels, axles, frames, torsion bars, and steering mechanisms of automobiles, using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines.

Skills
	Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
	Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
	Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
	Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
	Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
	Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
	Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
	Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Knowledge
	Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
	Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
	Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
	Sales and Marketing - Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
	Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
	Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $56,110.00 $26.98  $18.23  $19.50 - $32.03  Bridgeport/Stamford $59,244.00 $28.48  $19.74  $22.06 - $33.48  Danbury $56,454.00 $27.14  $18.51  $19.30 - $32.00  Hartford $54,247.00 $26.08  $17.82  $19.07 - $31.56  New Haven $55,694.00 $26.77  $18.24  $19.47 - $31.64  New London/Norwich $57,432.00 $27.62  $17.23  $18.28 - $33.35  Waterbury $55,621.00 $26.74  $18.06  $19.92 - $30.70  Torrington $55,371.00 $26.62  $18.05  $20.09 - $32.66

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   842   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities.

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