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TITLE: Automotive Specialty Technicians
DEFINITION: Repair only one system or component on a vehicle, such as brakes, suspension, or radiator. Exclude transmission mechanics.
TASKS:
1. Repairs, installs, and adjusts hydraulic and electromagnetic automatic lift mechanisms used to raise and lower automobile windows, seats, and tops.
2. Repairs and replaces automobile leaf springs.
3. Removes and replaces defective mufflers and tailpipes from automobiles.
4. Repairs and aligns defective wheels of automobiles.
5. Repairs and rebuilds clutch systems.
6. Repairs, overhauls, and adjusts automobile brake systems.
7. Installs and repairs automotive air-conditioning units.
8. Rebuilds, repairs, and tests automotive injection units.
9. Converts vehicle fuel systems from gasoline to butane gas operations and repairs and services operating butane fuel units.
10. Aligns and repairs wheels, axles, frames, torsion bars, and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
11. Repairs, replaces, and adjusts defective carburetor parts and gasoline filters.
12. Repairs and replaces defective balljoint suspension, brakeshoes, and wheelbearings.
13. Inspects and tests new vehicles for damage, records findings, and makes repairs.
14. Inspects, tests, repairs, and replaces automotive cooling systems and fuel tanks.
15. Tunes automobile engines and tests electronic computer components.
16. Examines vehicle, compiles estimate of repair costs, and secures customer approval to perform repairs.
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge elements are ranked by importance.
100 Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance
54 Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of electric circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming
54 Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of equipment, tools, mechanical devices, and their uses to produce motion, light, power, technology, and other applications
46 Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services including needs assessment techniques, quality service standards, alternative delivery systems, and customer satisfaction evaluation techniques
38 Physics
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, and applications including air, water, material dynamics, light, atomic principles, heat, electric theory, earth formations, and meteorological and related natural phenomena
33 Mathematics
Knowledge of numbers, their operations, and interrelationships including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
33 Design
Knowledge of design techniques, principles, tools and instruments involved in the production and use of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
29 English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
29 Chemistry
Knowledge of the composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods
29 Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of weaponry, public safety, and security operations, rules, regulations, precautions, prevention, and the protection of people, data, and property
21 Economics and Accounting
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data
17 Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including their relative costs, advantages, and limitations
17 Sales and Marketing
Knowledge of principles and methods involved in showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategies and tactics, product demonstration and sales techniques, and sales control systems
17 Law, Government and Jurisprudence
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process
17 Clerical
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing systems, filing and records management systems, stenography and transcription, forms design principles, and other office procedures and terminology
13 Production and Processing
Knowledge of inputs, outputs, raw materials, waste, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing the manufacture and distribution of goods
13 Education and Training
Knowledge of instructional methods and training techniques including curriculum design principles, learning theory, group and individual teaching techniques, design of individual development plans, and test design principles
13 Communications and Media
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media
13 Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance, mental processes, psychological research methods, and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders
4 Administration and Management
Knowledge of principles and processes involved in business and organizational planning, coordination, and execution. This includes strategic planning, resource allocation, manpower modeling, leadership techniques, and production methods
4 Geography
Knowledge of various methods for describing the location and distribution of land, sea, and air masses including their physical locations, relationships, and characteristics
4 Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge of information and techniques needed to rehabilitate physical and mental ailments and to provide career guidance including alternative treatments, rehabilitation equipment and its proper use, and methods to evaluate treatment effects
SKILLS:
Skills elements are ranked by importance.
88 Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools
83 Installation
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications
83 Troubleshooting
Determining what is causing an operating error and deciding what to do about it
79 Testing
Conducting tests to determine whether equipment, software, or procedures are operating as expected
71 Problem Identification
Identifying the nature of problems
71 Equipment Maintenance
Performing routine maintenance and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed
58 Equipment Selection
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
54 Product Inspection
Inspecting and evaluating the quality of products
50 Operation Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
46 Information Organization
Finding ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information
46 Information Gathering
Knowing how to find information and identifying essential information
42 Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems
42 Active Listening
Listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate
38 Technology Design
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs
38 Solution Appraisal
Observing and evaluating the outcomes of a problem solution to identify lessons learned or redirect efforts
33 Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
29 Management of Material Resources
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work
29 Speaking
Talking to others to effectively convey information
29 Active Learning
Working with new material or information to grasp its implications
29 Identification of Key Causes
Identifying the things that must be changed to achieve a goal
25 Mathematics
Using mathematics to solve problems
25 Critical Thinking
Using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches
25 Monitoring
Assessing how well one is doing when learning or doing something
25 Service Orientation
Actively looking for ways to help people
25 Operations Analysis
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design
21 Writing
Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience
21 Science
Using scientific methods to solve problems
17 Judgment and Decision Making
Weighing the relative costs and benefits of a potential action
17 Idea Generation
Generating a number of different approaches to problems
17 Time Management
Managing one's own time and the time of others
17 Systems Perception
Determining when important changes have occurred in a system or are likely to occur
17 Systems Evaluation
Looking at many indicators of system performance, taking into account their accuracy
13 Visioning
Developing an image of how a system should work under ideal conditions
13 Learning Strategies
Using multiple approaches when learning or teaching new things
13 Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react the way they do
13 Idea Evaluation
Evaluating the likely success of an idea in relation to the demands of the situation
13 Identifying Downstream Consequences
Determining the long-term outcomes of a change in operations
8 Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
8 Implementation Planning
Developing approaches for implementing an idea
4 Management of Financial Resources
Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures
4 Negotiation
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences
4 Instructing
Teaching others how to do something
4 Synthesis/Reorganization
Reorganizing information to get a better approach to problems or tasks
4 Persuasion
Persuading others to approach things differently .
ABILITIES:
Abilities elements are ranked by importance.
96 Extent Flexibility
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs
88 Information Ordering
The ability to correctly follow a given rule or set of rules in order to arrange things or actions in a certain order. The things or actions can include numbers, letters, words, pictures, procedures, sentences, and mathematical or logical operations.
83 Visualization
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged
79 Hearing Sensitivity
The ability to detect or tell the difference between sounds that vary over broad ranges of pitch and loudness
75 Manual Dexterity
The ability to quickly make coordinated movements of one hand, a hand together with its arm, or two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects
71 Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
71 Near Vision
The ability to see details of objects at a close range (within a few feet of the observer)
63 Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to come up with logical answers. It involves deciding if an answer makes sense.
63 Auditory Attention
The ability to focus on a single source of auditory (hearing) information in the presence of other distracting sounds
63 Multilimb Coordination
The ability to coordinate movements of two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the body is in motion
63 Finger Dexterity
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
63 Static Strength
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects
58 Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
58 Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions
58 Wrist-Finger Speed
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists
58 Arm-Hand Steadiness
The ability to keep the hand and arm steady while making an arm movement or while holding the arm and hand in one position
54 Reaction Time
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to one signal (sound, light, picture, etc.) when it appears
54 Visual Color Discrimination
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness
54 Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
54 Explosive Strength
The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object
54 Sound Localization
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated
50 Depth Perception
The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from the observer, or to judge the distance between an object and the observer
50 Trunk Strength
The ability to use one's abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing
46 Gross Body Coordination
The ability to coordinate the movement of the arms, legs, and torso together in activities where the whole body is in motion
46 Inductive Reasoning
The ability to combine separate pieces of information, or specific answers to problems, to form general rules or conclusions. It includes coming up with a logical explanation for why a series of seemingly unrelated events occur together.
46 Memorization
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures
46 Flexibility of Closure
The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material
46 Response Orientation
The ability to choose quickly and correctly between two or more movements in response to two or more signals (lights, sounds, pictures, etc.). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body parts
42 Spatial Orientation
The ability to know one's location in relation to the environment, or to know where other objects are in relation to one's self
42 Perceptual Speed
The ability to quickly and accurately compare letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object
42 Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
42 Speed of Closure
The ability to quickly make sense of information that seems to be without meaning or organization. It involves quickly combining and organizing different pieces of information into a meaningful pattern
42 Number Facility
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly
42 Dynamic Flexibility
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs
38 Selective Attention
The ability to concentrate and not be distracted while performing a task over a period of time
33 Rate Control
The ability to time the adjustments of a movement or equipment control in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a continuously moving object or scene
33 Written Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand
33 Speech Clarity
The ability to speak clearly so that it is understandable to a listener
29 Fluency of Ideas
The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a given topic. It concerns the number of ideas produced and not the quality, correctness, or creativity of the ideas.
29 Peripheral Vision
The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are focused forward
29 Category Flexibility
The ability to produce many rules so that each rule tells how to group (or combine) a set of things in a different way.
29 Mathematical Reasoning
The ability to understand and organize a problem and then to select a mathematical method or formula to solve the problem
25 Stamina
The ability to exert one's self physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath
25 Gross Body Equilibrium
The ability to keep or regain one's body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position
25 Dynamic Strength
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue
25 Speed of Limb Movement
The ability to quickly move the arms or legs
21 Glare Sensitivity
The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting
21 Far Vision
The ability to see details at a distance
21 Night Vision
The ability to see under low light conditions
21 Time Sharing
The ability to efficiently shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources)
21 Speech Recognition
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person
13 Originality
The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem
WORK ACTIVITIES:
Work activities elements are ranked by importance.
96 Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Fixing, servicing, aligning, setting up, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
92 Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Inspecting or diagnosing equipment, structures, or materials to identify the causes of errors or other problems or defects.
88 Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information received by making estimates or categorizations, recognizing differences or similarities, or sensing changes in circumstances or events.
88 Handling and Moving Objects
Using one's own hands and arms in handling, installing, forming, positioning, and moving materials, or in manipulating things, including the use of keyboards.
83 Getting Information Needed to Do the Job
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
75 Operating Vehicles or Equipment
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
75 Updating and Using Job-Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and knowing one's own jobs' and related jobs' functions.
75 Performing General Physical Activities
Performing physical activities that require moving one's whole body, such as in climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, where the activities often also require considerable use of the arms and legs, such as in the physical handling of materials.
71 Monitor Processes, Material, or Surroundings
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, often to detect problems or to find out when things are finished.
71 Controlling Machines and Processes
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
71 Repairing and Maintaining Electrical Equipment
Fixing, servicing, adjusting, regulating, calibrating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
67 Implementing Ideas or Programs
Conducting or carrying out work procedures and activities in accord with one's own ideas or information provided through directions/instructions for purposes of installing, modifying, preparing, delivering, constructing, integrating, finishing, or completing programs, systems, structures, or products.
63 Judging Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Making judgments about or assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
58 Communicating With Persons Outside Organization
Communicating with persons outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer.
58 Estimating Needed Characteristics
Estimating the Characteristics of Materials, Products, Events, or Information: Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities, or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
54 Evaluating Information Against Standards
Evaluating information against a set of standards and verifying that it is correct.
50 Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying underlying principles, reasons, or facts by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
50 Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Combining, evaluating, and reasoning with information and data to make decisions and solve problems. These processes involve making decisions about the relative importance of information and choosing the best solution.
46 Establishing and Maintaining Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
46 Interpreting Meaning of Information to Others
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be understood or used to support responses or feedback to others.
46 Documenting or Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in either written form or by electronic/magnetic recording.
46 Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing
Developing plans to accomplish work, and prioritizing and organizing one's own work.
42 Communicating With Other Workers
Providing information to supervisors, fellow workers, and subordinates. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer.
42 Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, verifying, or processing information or data.
38 Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
Providing consultation and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-related, or process related topics.
33 Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
33 Resolving Conflict or Negotiating with Others
Handling complaints, arbitrating disputes, and resolving grievances, or otherwise negotiating with others.
33 Performing Administrative Activities
Approving requests, handling paperwork, and performing day-to-day administrative tasks.
29 Drafting and Specifying Technical Devices
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to inform others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
25 Interacting With Computers
Controlling computer functions by using programs, setting up functions, writing software, or otherwise communicating with computer systems.
25 Performing For or Working With Public
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public, including serving persons in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
21 Scheduling Work and Activities
Scheduling events, programs, activities, as well as the work of others.
21 Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing assistance or personal care to others.
17 Thinking Creatively
Originating, inventing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
13 Coordinating Work and Activities of Others
Coordinating members of a work group to accomplish tasks.
13 Selling or Influencing Others
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods, or otherwise changing their minds or actions.
8 Teaching Others
Identifying educational needs, developing formal training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
4 Coaching and Developing Others
Identifying developmental needs of others and coaching or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
4 Developing Objectives and Strategies
Establishing long range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve these objectives.
WORK CONTEXT:
Work context elements are ranked by frequency (F), importance (I), responsibility (R), amount of contact (C), how serious (S), objective vs. subjective (O), automation (A), extent of frustration (E), responsible for health and safety (H), likelihood of injury (L), degree of injury (D) .
79 (F) Using Hands on Objects, Tools, Controls
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?
77 (I) Provide a Service to Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Provide a service to others (e.g., customers)?
77 (I) Importance of Being Sure All Is Done
How important is it to be sure that all the details of this job are performed and everything is done completely?
75 (F) Standing
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Standing?
71 (F) Indoors
How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Indoors
71 (F) Common Protective or Safety Attire
How often does the worker wear: Common protective or safety attire, such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard-hat, or personal flotation device?
70 (I) Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
70 (I) Deal With External Customers
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Deal with external customers (e.g., retail sales) or the public in general (e.g., police work)?
63 (F) Contaminants
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Contaminants (pollutants, gases, dust, odors, etc.)?
58 (F) Kneeling, Crouching or Crawling
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Kneeling, stooping, crouching or crawling?
56 (S) Consequence of Error
How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
54 (F) Sounds or Noise Levels Are Distracting
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Sounds and noise levels that are distracting and uncomfortable?
54 (F) Special Uniform
How often does the worker wear: A special uniform, such as that of a commercial pilot, nurse, police officer, or military personnel?
54 (F) Making Repetitive Motions
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Making repetitive motions?
54 (F) Bending or Twisting the Body
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Bending or twisting the body?
50 (F) Hazardous Situations
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to harardous situations? Hazardous Situations involving likely cuts, bites, stings, or minor burns
50 (F) Hazardous Equipment
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to harardous equipment? Hazardous Equipment (e.g., saws, machinery/mechanical parts include exposure to vehicular traffic, but not driving a vehicle)
46 (F) Outdoors
How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Outdoors
46 (F) Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Cramped work space that requires getting into awkward positions?
43 (H) Responsible for Health and Safety of Others
How responsible is the worker for others' health and safety on this job?
42 (F) Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?
42 (F) Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?
42 (F) Walking or Running
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Walking or running?
38 (F) Sitting
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Sitting?
38 (F) Very Hot
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Very hot (above 90 F) or very cold (under 32 F) temperatures?
37 (D) Hazardous Equipment
If injury, due to exposure to hazardous equipment, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? Hazardous Equipment (e.g., saws, machinery/mechanical parts include exposure to vehicular traffic, but not driving a vehicle)
36 (L) Hazardous Situations
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to hazardous situations while performing this job? Hazardous Situations involving likely cuts, bites, stings, or minor burns
33 (L) Hazardous Equipment
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to hazardous equipment while performing this job? Hazardous Equipment (e.g., saws, machinery/mechanical parts include exposure to vehicular traffic, but not driving a vehicle)
33 (F) Frequency in Conflict Situations
How frequently do the job requirements place the worker in conflict situations?
33 (F) Hazardous Conditions
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to hazardous conditions? Hazardous Conditions (e.g., high voltage electricity, combustibles, explosives, chemicals; do not include hazardous equipment or situations)
33 (I) Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)
33 (I) Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
30 (I) Importance of Being Aware of New Events
How important is being constantly aware of either frequently changing events (e.g. security guard watching for shoplifters) or infrequent events (e.g. radar operator watching for tornadoes) to performing this job?
30 (D) Hazardous Conditions
If injury, due to exposure to hazardous conditions, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? Hazardous Conditions (e.g., high voltage electricity, combustibles, explosives, chemicals; do not include hazardous equipment or situations)
24 (L) Hazardous Conditions
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to hazardous conditions while performing this job? Hazardous Conditions (e.g., high voltage electricity, combustibles, explosives, chemicals; do not include hazardous equipment or situations)
23 (D) Hazardous Situations
If injury, due to exposure to hazardous situations, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? Hazardous Situations involving likely cuts, bites, stings, or minor burns
23 (I) Persuade Someone to a Course of Action
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Persuade someone to a course of action (informally) or influence others to buy something (to sell)?
22 (A) Degree of Automation
Indicate the level of automation of this job.
22 (E) Frustrating Circumstances
To what extent do frustrating circumstances ("road blocks" to work that are beyond the worker's control) hinder the accomplishment of this job?
19 (O) Objective or Subjective Information
How objective or subjective is the information communicated in this job?
17 (C) Job-Required Social Interaction
How much does this job require the worker to be in contact (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) with others in order to perform it?
17 (F) Whole Body Vibration
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Whole body vibration (e.g., operating a jackhammer or earthmoving equipment)?
17 (F) Keeping or Regaining Balance
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Keeping or regaining balance?
13 (I) Coordinate or Lead Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities (not supervision)?
10 (I) Take a Position Opposed to Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Take a position opposed to coworkers or others?
8 (F) Specialized Protective or Safety Attire
How often does the worker wear: Specialized protective or safety attire, such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suit, or radiation protection?
8 (F) Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, Poles, etc.
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc?
7 (R) Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
4 (F) Radiation
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to radiation?
4 (F) Deal With Physically Aggressive People
How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?
3 (D) Radiation
If injury, due to exposure to radiation, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome?
3 (I) Supervise, Coach, Train Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Supervise, coach, train, or develop other employees?
2 (L) Radiation
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to radiation while performing this job?
INTERESTS:
Interest elements are ranked by occupational interest.
94 Realistic
Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
44 Conventional
Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
33 Investigative
Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
28 Enterprising
Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
11 Social
Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
11 Artistic
Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.
WORK VALUES:
Work values elements are ranked by extent.
56 Achievement-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
53 Working Conditions-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
52 Independence-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employs to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
47 Relationships-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
43 Support-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
36 Recognition-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
69 Moral Values
Workers on this job are never pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong
63 Responsibility
Workers on this job make decisions on their own
63 Independence
Workers on this job do their work alone
59 Security
Workers on this job have steady employment
56 Achievement
Workers on this job get a feeling of accomplishment
56 Activity
Workers on this job are busy all the time
56 Ability Utilization
Workers on this job make use of their individual abilities
53 Autonomy
Workers on this job plan their work with little supervision
53 Company Policies and Practices
Workers on this job are treated fairly by the company
53 Compensation
Workers on this job are paid well in comparison with other workers
44 Variety
Workers on this job have something different to do every day
44 Supervision, Human Relations
Workers on this job have supervisors who back up their workers with management
41 Advancement
Workers on this job have opportunities for advancement
41 Creativity
Workers on this job try out their own ideas
41 Working Conditions
Workers on this job have good working conditions
41 Recognition
Workers on this job receive recognition for the work they do
41 Co-workers
Workers on this job have co-workers who are easy to get along with
38 Social Status
Workers on this job are looked up to by others in their company and their community
31 Social Service
Workers on this job have work where they do things for other people
31 Supervision, Technical
Workers on this job have supervisors who train their workers well
25 Authority
Workers on this job give directions and instructions to others
CROSSWALKS:
| DOT91 (Dictionary of Occupational Titles): |
807684022 Floor Service Worker, Spring 806361026 New-Car Get-Ready Mechanic 807664010 Muffler Installer 825381014 Automatic-Window-Seat-and-Top-Lift Repairer 620281026 Brake Repairer 620281034 Carburetor Mechanic 620281038 Front-End Mechanic 706381046 Wheelwright 619380018 Spring Repairer, Hand 620281070 Vehicle-Fuel-Systems Converter 620381010 Automobile-Radiator Mechanic 625281022 Fuel-Injection Servicer 620682010 Brake-Drum-Lathe Operator 620684022 Clutch Rebuilder 620684018 Brake Adjuster 620281066 Tune-Up Mechanic 620261034 Automotive-Cooling-System Diagnostic Technician 620281010 Air-Conditioning Mechanic 620261030 Automobile-Service-Station Mechanic |
| AIM97 (Apprenticeship Information Management): |
0600 TUNE-UP MECHANIC 0533 SPRING REPAIRER, HAND 0209 FRONT-END MECHANIC 0922 FUEL INJECTION SERVICER 0892 BRAKE REPAIRER(auto serv) 0836 AUTO COOLING SYS DIAG TECH 0784 AUTO-RADIATOR MECHANIC 0686 AIR-COND MECH (auto serv) 0896 CARBURETOR MECHANIC |
| CEN90 (1990 Census Occupations): |
505 Automobile Mechanics 703 Lathe and Turning Machine Set-Up Operators 533 Miscellaneous Electrical and Electronic Equipment Repairers |
| CIP90 (Classification of Instructional Programs): |
470201 Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic and Rep 470604 Auto/Automotive Mechanic/Technician 480501 Machinist/Machine Technologist |
| GOE93 (Guide for Occupational Exploration): |
051002 Crafts: Mechanical 051003 Crafts: Electrical-Electronic 051001 Crafts: Structural 051215 Elemental Work: Mechanical: Mechanical Work 060202 Production Work: Machine Work, Metal and Plastics 051212 Elemental Work: Mechanical: Structural Work 050509 Craft Technology: Mechanical Work |
| MOC97 (Military Occupational Codes): |
44B Metal Worker 3524 Fuel And Electrical Systems Mechanic 7603 Support Equipment Air Conditioning and Mobile Maintenance Facility (MMF) Technician |
| OES98 (Occupational Employment Statistics): |
85302 Automotive Mechanics |
| OPM97 (Office of Personnel Management Occupations): |
8601 Miscellaneous Engine Overhaul 5865 Trnsprtn/mobile Eqp Maintenance Family 5823 Automotive Mechanic 3858 Metal Tank and Radiator Repairing 5306 Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic |
| SOC98 (Standard Occupational Classification): |
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics |
