Duties & Responsibilities

• Testing to check whether systems and components are secure and are working properly.
• Isolating the systems or components that might have caused the problem.
• Driving the vehicle for testing purposes or using various equipment, including hand-held and onboard compression gauges or diagnostic computers.
• Maintaining efficiency and accuracy in diagnosing as well as repairing vehicles.
• Repairing or replacing worn parts ahead of the vehicle’s breakdown or damage.
• Following a checklist in ensuring that, they examine each critical part of the vehicle.
• Watching or inspecting closely parts like hoses, belts, plugs, fuel systems, brakes, and other possible troublesome items.
• Using power tools like pneumatic wrenches in order to remove bolts easily and quickly.
• Using machine tools, such as grinding machines and lathes to rebuild brakes.
• Using common hand tools like screwdrivers, wrenches, and pliers, to work on small-scale parts.

Skills & Specifications

• Ability to identify the problem quickly.
• Good knowledge of automobiles.
• Effective analytical and communication skills.
• Good reading, computer, and mathematics skills.
• Ability to learn new technology and repair and service procedures and specifications.
• Should be able to operate electronic diagnostic equipment.

Education & Qualifications

• High school diploma or degree in automotive service technology related field from an accredited institution.
• Graduate of approved certified automotive service technology program.