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RV Service Technician

RV Service Technician

  • Ideal for hands-on problem solvers who love working with vehicles and technology.
  • Ensure RVs are safe and functional, enhancing travel experiences for countless families.
  • Unique chance to specialize in diverse systems like plumbing, electrical, and more.
💰 Earn $46K-$64K
📚 High School Diploma or GED

Overview

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.

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Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED

Career Prospects

Excellent (Increasing by 5% or more)

Training Time

6 months to 1 year

Job Openings

2,600 Annually

Earnings

$60,720

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Day-to-Day

  • Explain proper operation of vehicle systems to customers.
  • Locate and repair frayed wiring, broken connections, or incorrect wiring, using ohmmeters, soldering irons, tape, or hand tools.
  • Repair plumbing or propane gas lines, using caulking compounds and plastic or copper pipe.
  • Confer with customers, read work orders, or examine vehicles needing repair to determine the nature and extent of damage.
  • Examine or test operation of parts or systems to ensure completeness of repairs.

Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

  • Using data or completing tasks
  • Working with my hands
  • Thinking and problem solving

You are skilled in 💫

  • Active Learning
  • Repairing
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Critical Thinking
  • Troubleshooting
  • Monitoring

You value 🙏

  • Having support
  • Job security
  • Having freedom

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