Recreational vehicle service technicians diagnose, inspect, adjust, repair, or overhaul recreational vehicles including travel trailers. They can specialize in maintaining gas, electrical, hydraulic, plumbing, or chassis/towing systems, as well as repairing generators, appliances, and interior components. This category includes workers who perform customized van conversions.
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- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians
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What do they typically do
- Examine or test operation of vehicle parts or systems to make sure repairs are complete
- Explain to customers how to properly operate vehicle systems
- Inspect recreational vehicles to diagnose problems and perform necessary adjustment, repair, or overhaul
- Talk with customers, read work orders, or examine vehicles needing repair to determine the type and extent of damage
- Connect water hoses to inlet pipes of plumbing systems and test operation of toilets or sinks
- Repair plumbing or propane gas lines, using caulking compounds and plastic or copper pipe
- Test operation of appliances or light fixtures by connecting electrical systems to outside power sources and turning on switches
- Locate and repair frayed wiring, broken connections, or incorrect wiring, using ohmmeters, soldering irons, tape, or hand tools
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth +1.8%
Job Openings 48
Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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