Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians

• 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.
• Confer with customers, read work orders, or examine vehicles needing repair to determine the nature and extent of damage.
• Repair plumbing or propane gas lines, using caulking compounds and plastic or copper pipe.
• Examine or test operation of parts or systems to ensure completeness of repairs.
• Connect water hoses to inlet pipes of plumbing systems and test operation of toilets or sinks.
• Connect electrical systems to outside power sources and activate switches to test the operation of appliances or light fixtures.
• Inspect recreational vehicles to diagnose problems and perform necessary adjustment, repair, or overhaul.
• Diagnose and repair furnace or air conditioning systems.
• Inspect, repair, or replace brake systems.
• Repair leaks with caulking compound or replace pipes, using pipe wrenches.
• List parts needed, estimate costs, and plan work procedures, using parts lists, technical manuals, or diagrams.
• 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.
• Reset hardware, using chisels, mallets, and screwdrivers.
• Refinish wood surfaces on cabinets, doors, moldings, or floors, using power sanders, putty, spray equipment, brushes, paints, or varnishes.

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• Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
• Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• 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.
• 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.
• Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians.