Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians

What the job really is

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.

At a glance

• Sector: Installation, Maintenance & Repair
• O*NET-SOC code: 49-3092
• O*NET job zone: 2 — some preparation
• Work sample tasks on file: 12
• Tools and technologies listed: 12

What you actually do

Work sample tasks recorded for this occupation:

• Diagnose and repair furnace or air conditioning systems.
• Connect electrical systems to outside power sources, and activate switches to test the operation of appliances or light fixtures.
• 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.
• Repair leaks with caulking compound or replace pipes, using pipe wrenches.
• Inspect, repair, or replace brake systems.
• Connect water hoses to inlet pipes of plumbing systems, and test operation of toilets or sinks.
• List parts needed, estimate costs, and plan work procedures, using parts lists, technical manuals, or diagrams.
• Remove damaged exterior panels, and repair and replace structural frame members.

Tools and technology

Facebook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Word, Adjustable hand wrenches, Adjustable pipe wrenches, Air pressure regulators, Air purifying respirators, Airflow meters, Allen wrench sets, Arc welders, Automotive brake spring pliers

What employers expect you to already be comfortable with.

Where this job leads

Related occupations — the usual moves up and sideways:

• Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
• Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
• Motorcycle Mechanics
• Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics
• Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
• Rail Car Repairers
• Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
• Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

Getting in

O*NET assigns this occupation job zone 2 (some preparation). The related occupations above are the realistic routes in and out.

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