Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians

Check the health of RVs and trailers and make any necessary modifications. Technicians in this field can specialize in a variety of areas, including gas, electrical, hydraulic, piping, and chassis/towing systems, all of which they will repair and maintain.

Career Snapshot

SNAPSHOT
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.
Leadership
HIGH
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
MED
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
HIGH
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
HIGH
Communication with others
LOW
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
LOW
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
HIGH
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
HIGH
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Characteristics

Critical decision making
Comfort of the work setting
Communication with others
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Exposure to job hazards
Dealing and handling conflicts
Physical demands
Competition for this position
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Leadership
Level of responsibilities

Activities

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Know More
Getting Information Know More
Handling and Moving Objects Know More
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Know More
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material Know More
Making Decisions and Solving Problems Know More
Performing General Physical Activities Know More
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment Know More

Areas of Study

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Top Skills

Active Listening Know More
Complex Problem Solving Know More
Critical Thinking Know More
Equipment Selection Know More
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Troubleshooting Know More