Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians Occupation Details

General Job Description and Education/Training Levels for Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians

The main tasks and work activities of Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians are to inspect completed work to ensure proper functioning, repair pipes to stop leaking, repair defective engines or engine components, inspect vehicles to determine overall condition. In general, for the Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians, repairing, troubleshooting, critical Thinking, speaking and other 14 skills are required.

Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians 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 Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians jobs. 47.85% of Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians have High School Diploma (or the equivalent) and 41.73% of Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians have Post-Secondary Certificate.

Less than a High School Diploma

0.26%

High School Diploma (or the equivalent)

47.85%

Post-Secondary Certificate

41.73%

Some College Courses

8.07%

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

0.00%

Bachelor's Degree and Above

2.09%

Tasks and Work Activities of Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians

Examine or test operation of parts or systems to ensure completeness of repairs.
Repair plumbing or propane gas lines, using caulking compounds and plastic or copper pipe.
Inspect recreational vehicles to diagnose problems and perform necessary adjustment, repair, or overhaul.
Locate and repair frayed wiring, broken connections, or incorrect wiring, using ohmmeters, soldering irons, tape, or hand tools.
Confer with customers, read work orders, or examine vehicles needing repair to determine the nature and extent of damage.
List parts needed, estimate costs, and plan work procedures, using parts lists, technical manuals, or diagrams.
Connect electrical systems to outside power sources, and activate switches to test the operation of appliances or light fixtures.
Connect water hoses to inlet pipes of plumbing systems, and test operation of toilets or sinks.
Remove damaged exterior panels, and repair and replace structural frame members.
Open and close doors, windows, or drawers to test their operation, trimming edges to fit, as necessary.
Repair leaks with caulking compound or replace pipes, using pipe wrenches.
Refinish wood surfaces on cabinets, doors, moldings, or floors, using power sanders, putty, spray equipment, brushes, paints, or varnishes.
Reset hardware, using chisels, mallets, and screwdrivers.
Seal open sides of modular units to prepare them for shipment, using polyethylene sheets, nails, and hammers.
Explain proper operation of vehicle systems to customers.
Inspect, repair, or replace brake systems.
Diagnose and repair furnace or air conditioning systems.

Getting InformationObserving, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialInspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
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.
Handling and Moving ObjectsUsing hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and EventsIdentifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Performing General Physical ActivitiesPerforming physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
Making Decisions and Solving ProblemsAnalyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesProviding information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or EquipmentRunning, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
Monitor Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsMonitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Inspect completed work to ensure proper functioning.
Repair pipes to stop leaking.
Repair defective engines or engine components.
Inspect vehicles to determine overall condition.
Repair electrical circuits or wiring.
Confer with customers or users to assess problems.
Read work orders or descriptions of problems to determine repairs or modifications needed.
Estimate costs for labor or materials.
Record information about parts, materials or repair procedures.
Plan work procedures.
Connect electrical components or equipment.
Connect hoses to equipment or piping.
Repair non-engine automotive or vehicle components.
Remove parts or components from equipment.
Cut materials according to specifications or needs.
Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Refinish wood or metal surfaces.
Reassemble equipment after repair.
Seal gaps or cracks to prevent leakage or moisture intrusion.
Explain use of products or services.

Skills and Abilities for Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians

RepairingRepairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
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.
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.
Complex Problem SolvingIdentifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Operation MonitoringWatching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Equipment SelectionDetermining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Quality Control AnalysisConducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Equipment MaintenancePerforming routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Operation and ControlControlling operations of equipment or systems.
CoordinationAdjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Time ManagementManaging one's own time and the time of others.
MonitoringMonitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Judgment and Decision MakingConsidering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Active LearningUnderstanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Reading ComprehensionUnderstanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Near VisionThe ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
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.
Manual DexterityThe ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Oral ComprehensionThe ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Control PrecisionThe ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Finger DexterityThe ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Extent FlexibilityThe ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Deductive ReasoningThe ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Speech ClarityThe ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
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).
Inductive ReasoningThe ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
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.
VisualizationThe ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Speech RecognitionThe ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Flexibility of ClosureThe ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
Static StrengthThe ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Multilimb CoordinationThe ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
Written ComprehensionThe ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Perceptual SpeedThe ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.

Adjustable wrenchese.g. Adjustable hand wrenches
Pipe wrenchese.g. Adjustable pipe wrenches
Pressure regulatore.g. Air pressure regulators
Respiratorse.g. Air purifying respirators
Air velocity and temperature monitorse.g. Airflow meters
Allen wrenche.g. Allen wrench sets
Shielded metal arc welding or stick welding machinee.g. Arc welders
Brake spring plierse.g. Automotive brake spring pliers
Tinners snipse.g. Aviation tin snips
Ball peen hammere.g. Ball peen hammers
Wire brushese.g. Battery post and terminal cleaners
Pullerse.g. Battery terminal pullers
Torque wrenchese.g. Beam type torque wrenches
Brake repair kitse.g. Brake spoons
Non sparking hammer or mallete.g. Brass face hammers
Levelse.g. Bubble levels
Single gas monitorse.g. Carbon dioxide CO2 testers
Razor knivese.g. Carpet knives
Caulking gunse.g. Caulk dispensers
Miter sawe.g. Chop saws

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.
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.

Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians Occupation Detailed Description

Tasks and Work Activities of Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians

Skills and Abilities for Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians