Motorcycle Mechanics

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 23,620 - 59,640; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for a Motorcycle Mechanic to diagnose, adjust, and repair motorcycles and similar vehicles. The role requires a strong understanding of various repair skills, troubleshooting abilities, and proficiency with necessary tools such as Microsoft Excel and inventory software. The average salary for Motorcycle Mechanics in the United States ranges from $23,620 to $59,640 annually. This position offers stable career opportunities with various types of mechanics and limited growth prospects.

Qualifications

• Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul motorcycles and similar vehicles.
• Repair or replace parts such as brakes, engines, and wheels.
• Use hand and power tools to fix mechanical issues.

Responsibilities

• Repair or adjust motorcycle subassemblies according to specifications.
• Mount, balance, change, or check the condition of tires.
• Connect test panels to engines to measure performance indicators.

Skills

Repairing

Troubleshooting

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Complex Problem Solving

Speaking

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Inventory tracking software

LightSpeed Cloud

Job description

Motorcycle Mechanic

What Does it Take to Be a Motorcycle Mechanic?

Occupation Description Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul motorcycles, scooters, mopeds, dirt bikes, or similar motorized vehicles.

Life As a Motorcycle Mechanic: What Do They Do?

• Repair or adjust motorcycle subassemblies, such as forks, transmissions, brakes, or drive chains, according to specifications.
• Repair or replace other parts, such as headlights, horns, handlebar controls, gasoline or oil tanks, starters, or mufflers.
• Hammer out dents and bends in frames and weld tears and breaks.
• Mount, balance, change, or check condition or pressure of tires.
• Connect test panels to engines and measure generator output, ignition timing, or other engine performance indicators.
• Remove cylinder heads and grind valves to scrape off carbon and replace defective valves, pistons, cylinders, or rings, using hand and power tools.

Motorcycle Mechanic Skills

Repairing: Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

Troubleshooting: Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Active Listening: Giving 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.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Types of Motorcycle Mechanic

• Motorsports Technician
• Master Motorcycle Technician
• Mechanic
• Vehicle Mechanic
• Motorcycle Mechanic Apprentice

Job Outlook for Motorcycle Mechanics

There were about 18,300 jobs for Motorcycle Mechanic in 2016 (in the United States). There is little to no growth in job opportunities for Motorcycle Mechanic. The BLS estimates 1,900 yearly job openings in this field.

Motorcycle Mechanic Average Salary

The salary for Motorcycle Mechanics ranges between about $23,620 and $59,640 a year.

What Tools do Motorcycle Mechanics Use?

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Inventory tracking software
• LightSpeed Cloud