Bicycle Repairers

Also Called: Bicycle Mechanic, Bicycle Service Technician, Bicycle Technician, Bike Mechanic

What Bicycle Repairers do

Repair and service bicycles.

  • Install and adjust brakes and brake pads.
  • Help customers select bicycles that fit their body sizes and intended bicycle uses.
  • Align wheels.
Industry Areas:

Automotive & Machine Repair Construction

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Work Context

  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  • Telephone
  • Frequency of Decision Making
  • Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  • Deal With External Customers

Tools

  • Specialty wrenches
  • Engine or vehicle stands
  • Hex keys
  • Air pumps
  • Screwdrivers

Technology

Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Data base user interface and query software
Repair Traq
RepairTRAX
Electronic mail software
Microsoft Outlook

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Repairing
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Troubleshooting
  • Equipment Maintenance

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology
mechanical
product and service development
Business
customer service
sales and marketing
Arts and Humanities
English language
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
manufacture and distribution of products

Education

  • % Less than high school diploma
  • % High school diploma or equivalent
  • % Some college, no degree

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

  • Conventional (Organizer)
  • Investigative (Thinker)
  • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Cooperation
  • Dependability
  • Self Control
  • Adaptability/Flexibility

Values

  • Independence
  • Achievement
  • Support

Abilities

  • Hand and Finger Use
  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic

This is what Bicycle Repairers across the country typically make.

$13.78 / hour
$28,670 /year

Entry Level

$18.42 / hour
$38,320 /year

Median Level

$23.51 / hour
$48,910 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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