Full job description
Auto electricians may work on systems and parts like:
- Air conditioning systems
- Alarm systems
- Alternators
- Anti-lock brakes
- Anti-theft systems
- Batters
- Circuit boards
- Diagnostic lights
- Fuel injection systems
- Headlights
- Heating systems
- Ignition systems
- Instruments
- Lighting systems
- Radios
- Starters
- Transmissions
- Analyze and interpret technical diagrams
- Ask customers about their concerns and vehicle issues
- Complete and process job reports and other paperwork
- Fix damaged electrical components and parts
- Identify and diagnose issues with vehicle electrical systems
- Install and repair electrical wiring in cars
- Prepare estimates for costs and labor hours
- Process payments for customers
- Propose repairs based on vehicle electrical systems diagnosis
- Read blueprints and other process drawings
- Review proposed repairs and estimates with customers
- Service, repair and replace faulty wiring and electrical components and systems
- Test vehicle lighting systems
- Troubleshoot vehicle electrical systems
- Use digital diagnostic equipment to identify issues