Bicycle Repairers Occupation Details

General Job Description and Education/Training Levels for Bicycle Repairers

The main tasks and work activities of Bicycle Repairers are to adjust vehicle components according to specifications, install vehicle parts or accessories, assemble mechanical components or machine parts, align equipment or machinery. In general, for the Bicycle Repairers, repairing, active Listening, troubleshooting, critical Thinking and other 9 skills are required.

Bicycle Repairers Job Description
Education	These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Related Experience	Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
Job Training	Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Example	These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include orderlies, counter and rental clerks, customer service representatives, security guards, upholsterers, and tellers.

The following chart shows the education/training levels for Bicycle Repairers jobs. 29.96% of Bicycle Repairers have High School Diploma (or the equivalent) and 1.57% of Bicycle Repairers have Post-Secondary Certificate.

Less than a High School Diploma

50.81%

High School Diploma (or the equivalent)

29.96%

Post-Secondary Certificate

1.57%

Some College Courses

17.66%

Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)

0.00%

Bachelor's Degree and Above

0.00%

Tasks and Work Activities of Bicycle Repairers

Install and adjust speed and gear mechanisms.
Assemble new bicycles.
Install, repair, and replace equipment or accessories, such as handlebars, stands, lights, and seats.
Align wheels.
Disassemble axles to repair, adjust, and replace defective parts, using hand tools.
Shape replacement parts, using bench grinders.
Repair holes in tire tubes, using scrapers and patches.
Weld broken or cracked frames together, using oxyacetylene torches and welding rods.
Paint bicycle frames, using spray guns or brushes.
Install and adjust brakes and brake pads.
Help customers select bicycles that fit their body sizes and intended bicycle uses.
Sell bicycles and accessories.
Install new tires and tubes.
Clean and lubricate bicycle parts.
Order bicycle parts.
Build wheels by cutting and threading new spokes.

Selling or Influencing OthersConvincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
Performing for or Working Directly with the PublicPerforming for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Updating and Using Relevant KnowledgeKeeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Getting InformationObserving, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Handling and Moving ObjectsUsing hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Assisting and Caring for OthersProviding personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesProviding information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentServicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and EventsIdentifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Making Decisions and Solving ProblemsAnalyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Adjust vehicle components according to specifications.
Install vehicle parts or accessories.
Assemble mechanical components or machine parts.
Align equipment or machinery.
Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.
Grind parts to required dimensions.
Repair tires.
Operate welding equipment.
Paint surfaces or equipment.
Explain technical product or service information to customers.
Sell products or services.
Perform basic equipment maintenance.
Order materials, supplies, or equipment.

Skills and Abilities for Bicycle Repairers

RepairingRepairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
Active ListeningGiving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
TroubleshootingDetermining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Critical ThinkingUsing logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
SpeakingTalking to others to convey information effectively.
Equipment MaintenancePerforming routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Equipment SelectionDetermining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Service OrientationActively looking for ways to help people.
Quality Control AnalysisConducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Social PerceptivenessBeing aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Reading ComprehensionUnderstanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Complex Problem SolvingIdentifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Finger DexterityThe ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
VisualizationThe ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Near VisionThe ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Manual DexterityThe ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Arm-Hand SteadinessThe ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Information OrderingThe ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Problem SensitivityThe 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.
Oral ExpressionThe ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Speech ClarityThe ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Oral ComprehensionThe ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Speech RecognitionThe ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Control PrecisionThe ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Written ComprehensionThe ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Selective AttentionThe ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Category FlexibilityThe ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
Inductive ReasoningThe ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Deductive ReasoningThe ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Extent FlexibilityThe ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.

Adjustable wrenchese.g. Adjustable hand wrenches
Engine or vehicle standse.g. Bench mount stands Wall mount stands
Wire or cable cuttere.g. Bike cable cutters
Box end wrenchese.g. Box end spanners
Wire or cable cuttere.g. Cable cutters
Brake repair kitse.g. Cable stretchers
Specialty wrenchese.g. Cassette lock ring tools
Tension testerse.g. Chain checkers
Cleaning brushese.g. Chain cleaner brushes
Ring wrench or spannere.g. Chainring nut wrenches
Shearse.g. Compact scissors
Cleaning brushese.g. Component cleaning brushes
Specialty wrenchese.g. Cone wrench sets
Specialty wrenchese.g. Crank bolt wrenches
Pullerse.g. Crank pullers
Nut driverse.g. Crown race setters
Wheel alignment equipmente.g. Derailleur hanger alignment gauges
Desktop computerse.g. Desktop computers
Air pumpse.g. Floor pumps
Hex keyse.g. Folding hex wrench sets

MechanicalKnowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Customer and Personal ServiceKnowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Sales and MarketingKnowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
English LanguageKnowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Administration and ManagementKnowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Engineering and TechnologyKnowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
DesignKnowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Production and ProcessingKnowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
MathematicsKnowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Bicycle Repairers Occupation Detailed Description

Tasks and Work Activities of Bicycle Repairers

Skills and Abilities for Bicycle Repairers