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name: vehicle-maintenance-attendant
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'vehicle maintenance attendant' (also: fast-fit service technician, bus maintenance attendant, PCV maintenance attendant, fast-fit maintenance attendant, heavy vehicle maintenance attendant, bus service technician). Use when the user asks for typical vehicle maintenance attendant work such as: Test drive vehicles and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices.; Inspect vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.; Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications."
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# Vehicle Maintenance Attendant

Vehicle maintenance attendants execute basic tasks such as changing oil, changing filters, changing spark plugs at a vehicle maintenance station.

## Core workflow

1. Test drive vehicles and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices.
2. Inspect vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
3. Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
4. Repair, reline, replace, and adjust brakes.
5. Estimate costs of vehicle repair.
6. Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors.
7. Troubleshoot fuel, ignition, and emissions control systems, using electronic testing equipment.
8. Confer with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems and to discuss work to be performed and future repair requirements.

## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.

## Key competences (essential)

- apply health and safety standards
- car controls
- carry out improvised vehicle repairs
- ensure client orientation
- execute vehicle maintenance
- execute working instructions
- follow procedures to control substances hazardous to health
- handle chemical cleaning agents
- identify vehicles service requirements
- maintain work area cleanliness
- perform manual work autonomously
- perform technical tasks with great care
- position vehicles for maintenance and repair
- types of vehicles

## Hot technologies

- Microsoft Outlook
- SAP software
- Apple Safari
- Microsoft Edge
- Mozilla Firefox
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/3b4eb248-6b40-42fe-9d10-cba8ccfe6613), O*NET 30.3 (49-3023.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*