Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians: 
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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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Indiana Average Salary | $60,299.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 43 days |
| Typical Education | High school equivalency |
| Typical Experience | Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 244 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | 5.90 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 1,109 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | 15.14 % |
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Essential (Soft) Skills
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Work Ethic
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Problem-solving
Professionalism
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Problem-solving
Professionalism
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Handling and Moving Objects
Prime/Paint vehicle or transportation equipment surfaces
Paint vehicles, structures and objects using spraying equipment
Seal gaps or cracks to prevent leakage or moisture intrusion
Apply adhesives, caulking, or sealants
Paint surfaces such as walls
Solder metal parts, piping, or components
Weld metal parts and components
Solder electrical or electronic connections or components
Weld metal structures
Cut materials according to specifications or needs
Remove parts or components from equipment
Install plumbing, piping, or water handling systems
Perform basic plumbing
Refinish wood or metal surfaces
Prepare building surfaces for paint, finishes, wallpaper, or adhesives
Assemble equipment or components
Reassemble equipment after repair
Cut construction material
Repair vehicle upholstery
Set mechanical or electrical controls or components
Install household appliances
Shape construction materials such as wood
Assemble/Disassemble manufactured automotive or vehicle related products by hand
Connect hoses to equipment or piping
Connect electrical components or equipment
Perform basic carpentry
Paint vehicles, structures and objects using spraying equipment
Seal gaps or cracks to prevent leakage or moisture intrusion
Apply adhesives, caulking, or sealants
Paint surfaces such as walls
Solder metal parts, piping, or components
Weld metal parts and components
Solder electrical or electronic connections or components
Weld metal structures
Cut materials according to specifications or needs
Remove parts or components from equipment
Install plumbing, piping, or water handling systems
Perform basic plumbing
Refinish wood or metal surfaces
Prepare building surfaces for paint, finishes, wallpaper, or adhesives
Assemble equipment or components
Reassemble equipment after repair
Cut construction material
Repair vehicle upholstery
Set mechanical or electrical controls or components
Install household appliances
Shape construction materials such as wood
Assemble/Disassemble manufactured automotive or vehicle related products by hand
Connect hoses to equipment or piping
Connect electrical components or equipment
Perform basic carpentry
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Install vehicle upholstery
Install vehicle parts and accessories
Install brakes on vehicles
Install glass such as windshields in motor vehicles
Adjust clearances of vehicle body parts or components
Overhaul major vehicle systems such as engines or transmissions
Conduct tests to locate mechanical system malfunction
Replace gas, steam, sewer, or water piping or fixtures
Replace malfunctioning or worn mechanical components
Perform hydraulic plumbing
Repair pipes to stop leaking
Repair gas, steam, oil, sewer, or water piping or fixtures
Repair major vehicle systems such as engines, engine components, or transmissions
Service vehicle with water, air, fuel, or oil
Repair cargo or passenger vehicle
Align vehicle frame
Repair malfunctioning or worn mechanical components
Install vehicle parts and accessories
Install brakes on vehicles
Install glass such as windshields in motor vehicles
Adjust clearances of vehicle body parts or components
Overhaul major vehicle systems such as engines or transmissions
Conduct tests to locate mechanical system malfunction
Replace gas, steam, sewer, or water piping or fixtures
Replace malfunctioning or worn mechanical components
Perform hydraulic plumbing
Repair pipes to stop leaking
Repair gas, steam, oil, sewer, or water piping or fixtures
Repair major vehicle systems such as engines, engine components, or transmissions
Service vehicle with water, air, fuel, or oil
Repair cargo or passenger vehicle
Align vehicle frame
Repair malfunctioning or worn mechanical components
Performing General Physical Activities
Repair prefabricated wooden building components
Repair structures in construction, repair, or manufacturing setting
Repair wooden frameworks or structures
Finish floor, furniture, or related wood surfaces
Fit construction materials such as wood
Install flooring such as carpet, linoleum, or tile
Join wood or other construction materials
Install prefabricated building components
Build structures in construction, repair, or manufacturing setting
Install siding or sheeting materials
Construct wooden frameworks or structures
Move heavy objects in installation, maintenance, or repair work
Repair structures in construction, repair, or manufacturing setting
Repair wooden frameworks or structures
Finish floor, furniture, or related wood surfaces
Fit construction materials such as wood
Install flooring such as carpet, linoleum, or tile
Join wood or other construction materials
Install prefabricated building components
Build structures in construction, repair, or manufacturing setting
Install siding or sheeting materials
Construct wooden frameworks or structures
Move heavy objects in installation, maintenance, or repair work
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| Skill or Certification | Certi - fication | Certification | Hard to Fill | Expensive to Fill |
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| Braking | ||||
| Vehicle Maintenance | ||||
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| Hydraulics | ||||
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