Unit/Standard Number
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician
CIP 47.0613
Task Grid
LEA Task # Alignment
Secondary Competency Task List
100 ORIENTATION AND SAFETY
101 Participate in basic shop management
102 Identify and explain diesel occupations and certification programs
103 Identify truck classifications and configurations
104 Demonstrate use of service manuals and online service information
105 Demonstrate safety procedures and safe equipment operation
200 TOOLS AND FASTENERS/HARDWARE
201 Identify and use basic hand tools and power tools
202 Identify fasteners and hardware
203 Drill and use threading tools and extractors
204 Use fractional measuring tools
205 Steam clean components
206 Use standard and metric precision measuring tools
207 Set up/ Shut down, Cut and heat with Oxy-Acetylene Torch
300 SUSPENSION AND STEERING SYSTEMS
301 Inspect, repair, or replace steering linkage
302 Check basic wheel alignment/inspect tires
303 Inspect, repair, or replace steering gear box
304 Test/service power steering system
305 Service wheel bearings and hubs, according to TMC Guidelines
306 Inspect, repair, or replace shock absorbers
307 Inspect, repair, or replace king pins
308 Inspect, repair, or replace leaf springs
309 Inspect, repair or replace air suspension components
310 Inspect, repair, or replace cast spoke, hub and stud piloted wheel assemblies
400 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
401 Perform lube, oil, filter service
402 Perform preventive maintenance inspection
403 Follow EPA standards for disposal of waste and fluids
404 Inspect, repair, or replace fifth wheel and mount
500 BRAKE SYSTEM
501 Inspect, repair, or replace disc brakes
502 Inspect, repair, or replace hydraulic drum brakes
503 Inspect, repair, or replace S-cam drum brakes
504 Drain air tank/tanks
505 Check operation of low air warning buzzer/indicator
506 Inspect, repair, or replace air governors
507 Replace hydraulic brake lines/bleed brakes
508 Inspect, repair, or replace air brake lines
509 Inspect, repair, or replace air brake chamber
510 Inspect, repair, or replace master cylinder
511 Inspect, repair, or replace wheel cylinder
512 Inspect, repair, or replace air brake valves
513 Inspect, repair, or replace air dryers
514 Inspect, repair, or replace calipers
515 Inspect, repair, or replace rotors
516 Inspect, repair, or replace drums
517 Inspect, repair, or replace anti-lock brake system
518 Inspect, repair, or replace manual and automatic slack adjusters
600 DEMONSTRATE THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE ENGINE
601 Explain diesel engine operation and identify parts
602 Remove, inspect, or install camshaft, followers and bushings
603 Remove, inspect, or install rocker arms and pushrods
604 Remove, inspect, or install piston, connecting rod, and liner
605 Remove, inspect, or install crankshaft and bearings (mains and rods)
606 Replace front and rear main oil seal
607 Perform diesel tune-up (set overhead)
608 Remove, inspect, or install cylinder head and gasket
609 Remove, inspect, or install oil pump
610 Remove, inspect, or install vibration dampener and flywheel
611 Remove, inspect, or install engine brake
700 AIR INTAKE AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS
701 Inspect, repair, or replace air intake ducting
702 Inspect, repair, or replace air filter and housing
703 Inspect, repair, or replace exhaust system and components