Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians

Course Advisor

United States

On-site

USD 25,670 - 58,750

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Recreational Vehicle Service Technician in the United States. The role involves diagnosing, inspecting, and repairing recreational vehicles, including travel trailers. Candidates must possess skills in repairing, troubleshooting, and active listening, among others. The expected salary ranges from $25,670 to $58,750 annually, depending on experience and location, and specific tools like Microsoft Excel and Email software are required.

Qualifications

Able to repair machines or systems using the necessary tools.
Skilled in determining causes of operating errors.
Capable of giving full attention to others and understanding them.
Utilizes logic and reasoning to evaluate solutions to problems.
Effectively conveys information through speech.
Identifies complex problems and reviews information for solutions.

Responsibilities

Connect electrical systems to outside power sources and test appliances.
Remove damaged panels and repair the structural frame.
Refinish wood surfaces using various tools and techniques.
Examine operation of parts to ensure repairs are complete.
Seal modular units for shipment using appropriate materials.

Skills

Repairing

Troubleshooting

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Speaking

Complex Problem Solving

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Email software

Inventory tracking software

Job description

Recreational Vehicle Service Technician

Position Description 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.

Responsibilities

Connect electrical systems to outside power sources and activate switches to test the operation of appliances or light fixtures.
Remove damaged exterior panels and repair and replace structural frame members.
Refinish wood surfaces on cabinets, doors, moldings, or floors, using power sanders, putty, spray equipment, brushes, paints, or varnishes.
Examine or test operation of parts or systems to ensure completeness of repairs.
Open and close doors, windows, or drawers to test their operation, trimming edges to fit, as necessary.
Seal open sides of modular units to prepare them for shipment, using polyethylene sheets, nails, and hammers.

Required 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.
Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Related Job Titles

RV Repairer (Recreational Vehicle Repairer)
RVDA Master Certified RV Technician (Recreational Vehicle Dealer Association Master Certified Recreational Vehicle Technician)
RV Mechanic (Recreational Vehicle Mechanic)
Master Certified RV Technician (Master Certified Recreational Vehicle Technician)
RV Parts and Service Director (Recreational Vehicle Parts and Service Director)

Job Demand

There were about 13,800 jobs for Recreational Vehicle Service Technician in 2016 in the United States. There is little to no growth in job opportunities. There will be an estimated 1,700 positions for this role per year.

The states with the most job growth are Utah, Connecticut, and Texas. States with the least growth include Delaware, Wyoming, and West Virginia.

Salary

Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians make between $25,670 and $58,750 a year. Those working in New Jersey, Tennessee, or Colorado receive the highest salaries.

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