RV Service Technician

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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

⏱️ 6–12 MONTH TRAINING

📈 9.9% JOB GROWTH

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What You’ll Do

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.

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.

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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

Median Earnings

$60,720 in California

$47,950 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

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

You are skilled in 💫

Active Learning
Critical Thinking
Equipment Maintenance
Monitoring
Repairing
Troubleshooting

You value 🙏

Having support
Having freedom
Job security

Deep Dive

RV Service Technician

Explore career pathways, key skills, and what each role has to offer.

Pathways to this Career

Learn about the education and training paths that can lead to this career — and what to expect from each one.

Associate's Degree

An associate's degree typically provides graduates with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the graduate's industry, or serves as a stepping stone towards further education.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 2-3 years

Vocational School

A vocational school typically equips students with specialized skills and practical training in specific trades or occupations, enhancing their employability and providing direct pathways to relevant careers.

🎓 Skills-Focused

⏱️ FINISH IN 6 months - 2 years

Bachelor's Degree

A bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 4-5+ years