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PROGRAMS - Abilities & Knowledge
 
Car Diagnostics

Definition:

Under general supervision, supervises one or more subordinate supervisory staff, involved in the maintenance, servicing and repair of vehicles and/or pieces of equipment for more than one garage facility, does other related duties.

Example of Work:

  • Diagnoses computerized fuel management systems, computerized ignition systems, and computerized engine timing by using highly sophisticated electronic equipment to determine and perform needed repairs.
  • Repairs and adjusts electrical sensors, E.G.R. valves, and computerized electrical systems. Prepares reports and records of time spent, materials, parts used, and work completed.
  • Uses test equipment to detect, adjust, and/or correct deficiencies on motor vehicles and equipment, including checking and adjusting headlights, caster and camber, hydrocarbon emissions, and timing and dwell.
  • Diagnoses inoperative motor vehicles and equipment to find out the cause of malfunction and take corrective action.
Knowledge and Ability:

  • Ability to use tools and test equipment properly to check, adjust, repair, replace, rebuild, overhaul, and/or correct assemblies, subassemblies and other parts on motor vehicles and equipment.
  • Ability to use computerized test equipment to properly diagnose malfunctions.
  • Ability to analyze maintenance and fix problems associated with motor vehicles and equipment.
  • Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams, schematics, and parts manuals.
  • Ability to learn using various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, the office, or related units.

 





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