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Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians

SOC 49-3092.00

Diagnose, inspect, adjust, repair, or overhaul recreational vehicles including travel trailers. May specialize in maintaining gas, electrical, hydraulic, plumbing, or chassis/towing systems as well as repairing generators, appliances, and interior components. Includes workers who perform customized van conversions.

Zone 2 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Repairing

3.9

Troubleshooting

3.5

Active Listening

3.4

Speaking

3.4

Critical Thinking

3.4

Complex Problem Solving

3.2

Equipment Selection

3.1

Operation Monitoring

3.1

Knowledge Areas 8

Mechanical

4.0

Customer and Personal Service

4.0

Administration and Management

3.0

Building and Construction

2.8

Production and Processing

2.7

English Language

2.6

Sales and Marketing

2.6

Computers and Electronics

2.4

Key Tasks

1Explain proper operation of vehicle systems to customers.

2Locate and repair frayed wiring, broken connections, or incorrect wiring, using ohmmeters, soldering irons, tape, or hand tools.

3Repair plumbing or propane gas lines, using caulking compounds and plastic or copper pipe.

4Confer with customers, read work orders, or examine vehicles needing repair to determine the nature and extent of damage.

5Examine or test operation of parts or systems to ensure completeness of repairs.

Also Known As

Custom Van Converter Hitch Technician Master Certified RV Technician (Master Certified Recreational Vehicle Technician) Mobile Service RV Technician (Mobile Service Recreational Vehicle Technician) Mobile Van Technician Motor Home Technician Recreational Vehicle (RV) Repairer Repair Technician RV Body Mechanic (Recreational Vehicle Body Mechanic) RV Mechanic (Recreational Vehicle Mechanic)