Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians Go Back to List 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.

Technology used in this occupation:
	Electronic mail software

Tasks
	Examine or test operation of parts or systems to ensure completeness of repairs.
	Repair plumbing or propane gas lines, using caulking compounds and plastic or copper pipe.
	Inspect recreational vehicles to diagnose problems and perform necessary adjustment, repair, or overhaul.
	Locate and repair frayed wiring, broken connections, or incorrect wiring, using ohmmeters, soldering irons, tape, or hand tools.
	Confer with customers, read work orders, or examine vehicles needing repair to determine the nature and extent of damage.
	List parts needed, estimate costs, and plan work procedures, using parts lists, technical manuals, or diagrams.
	Connect electrical systems to outside power sources and activate switches to test the operation of appliances or light fixtures.
	Connect water hoses to inlet pipes of plumbing systems and test operation of toilets or sinks.
	Remove damaged exterior panels and repair and replace structural frame members.
	Open and close doors, windows, or drawers to test their operation, trimming edges to fit, as necessary.

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.
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	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.
	Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
	Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
	Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
	Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Knowledge
	Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
	Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
	Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
	Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Sales and Marketing - Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
	Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
	Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
	Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $47,772.00 $22.96  $19.60  $19.52 - $24.51  Hartford $47,949.00 $23.05  $19.66  $19.52 - $24.51

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   7   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities.

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