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SMOG Test & Repair Technician

SMOG Test & Repair Technician

Morgan Attwood & Son IncLancaster, CA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job Description

Job Description

Description :

A smog technician, specifically in California, diagnoses and repairs vehicle emissions control systems to ensure vehicles meet state smog standards. They perform inspections, identify issues, and carry out necessary repairs, often utilizing specialized tools and knowledge of vehicle emission control systems. This role also involves interacting with customers, explaining inspection results and repair recommendations.

  • Conduct emissions tests on a variety of vehicles
  • Diagnose and identify issues within a vehicle's emissions system
  • Perform necessary repairs to ensure vehicles meet emissions standards
  • Maintain detailed records of inspections and repairs
  • Operate and maintain smog check equipment and tools
  • Ensure compliance with state and federal emissions regulations
  • Educate customers on emissions standards and the importance of regular testing
  • Update and stay informed about changing emissions laws and regulations
  • Handle customer inquiries and provide expert advice
  • Assist in the maintenance and calibration of testing equipment
  • Perform routine inspections and maintenance tasks on smog testing machinery
  • Ensure proper disposal of hazardous materials in compliance with safety guidelines
  • Additional duties as assigned.
  • Duties and responsibilities may change, and new ones may be added, at anytime with or without advanced notice.

Requirements :

  • California Smog Technician License
  • Previous experience as a Smog Technician or similar role
  • Knowledge of Emissions Control Systems
  • Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
  • Strong communication skills for customer interaction
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Basic understanding of automotive systems and repair techniques
  • Attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Physical ability to perform inspections and repairs
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to follow detailed procedural and safety guidelines
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Working Conditions :

  • The worker is subject to both environmental conditions : Activities occur inside and outside.
  • The worker is subject to extreme cold : Temperatures typically below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity.
  • The worker is subject to extreme heat : Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity.
  • The worker is subject to noise : There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
  • The worker is subject to vibration : Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body.
  • The worker is subject to hazards : Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
  • The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions : One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin : Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation.
  • The worker is subject to oils : There is air and / or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.
  • The worker frequently is in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, man holes, small enclosed rooms, small sewage and water line pipes, and other areas which could cause claustrophobia.
  • The worker is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.
  • Physical Requirements :

  • Heavy work : Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  • Climbing : Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and / or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.
  • Balancing : Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount and kind of balancing the amount and kind of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.
  • Stooping : Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles
  • Kneeling : Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
  • Crouching : Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
  • Crawling : Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
  • Reaching : Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
  • Standing : Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time
  • Walking : Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another
  • Pushing : Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
  • Pulling : Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
  • Lifting : Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles
  • Fingering : Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling.
  • Grasping : Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm
  • Feeling : Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
  • Talking : Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly
  • Hearing : Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound.
  • Repetitive motions : Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and / or fingers.
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