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Automotive Specialty Technicians

District Of Columbia

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Repair only one system or component on a vehicle, such as brakes, suspension, or radiator.

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Currently Employed: 480

Yearly Projected Openings: 10

Typical Hourly Wage: $16.59 - $28.41

Typical Annual Salary: $34,500 - $59,100

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Typical education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: None

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: Long-term on-the-job training

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Examine vehicles, compile estimates of repair costs, and secure customers' approval to perform repairs.
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.
Inspect and test new vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
Test electronic computer components in automobiles to ensure proper operation.
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.
Tune automobile engines to ensure proper and efficient functioning.
Install, adjust, or repair hydraulic or electromagnetic automatic lift mechanisms used to raise and lower automobile windows, seats, and tops.

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