Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians

Also Called: Master Certified RV Technician (Master Certified Recreational Vehicle Technician), RV Repair Technician (Recreational Vehicle Repair Technician), RV Service Technician (Recreational Vehicle Service Technician), RV Technician (Recreational Vehicle Technician)

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$33,660

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians 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.
Industry Areas:

Automotive & Machine Repair • Construction • Renewable Resources and Energy

Training Program Areas:

Auto Collision • Automobile Technician • Building Construction Technology • Electrical • Facilities Maintenance • HVAC • Landscaping (HBI) • OCT-Only Automotive & Machine Repair • OCT-Only Construction • OCT-Only Renewable Resources & Energy • Petroleum Technician • Plumbing • Smart Meter & Instrumentation Technician • Solar Energy • Weatherization

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Work Context

  • Spend Time Standing
  • Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  • Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  • Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  • Face-to-Face Discussions

Tools

  • Circuit tester
  • Screwdriver accessories and supplies
  • Ammeters
  • Specialty wrenches
  • Power screwguns

Technology

Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Data base user interface and query software
RV Damage Repair Estimator
Topline Software Solutions Topline Service Manager
Electronic mail software
Email software

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Repairing
  • Troubleshooting
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Speaking

Knowledge

Business
customer service
management
Engineering and Technology
mechanical

Education

  • 48% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 42% Post-secondary certificate
  • 8% 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 some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Motorboat Mechanics & Service Technicians

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades & Extraction Workers

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Sales Representatives, Wholesale & Manufacturing, Technical & Scientific Products

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

 Job Training Match

Agricultural Technicians

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

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

Advanced Training

  • Albuquerque - Job Corps

    Albuquerque, New Mexico

  • Arecibo Job Corps

    Garrochales, Puerto Rico

ACT & College

  • Albany Technical College

    Albany, GA

  • Allen County Community College

    Iola, KS

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

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

Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Integrity
  • Cooperation
  • Independence
  • Self Control

Values

  • Support
  • Independence
  • Working Conditions

Abilities

  • Hand and Finger Use
  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic

This is what Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians across the country typically make.

$16.18 / hour
$33,660 /year

Entry Level

$23.05 / hour
$47,950 /year

Median Level

$34.85 / hour
$72,500 /year

Experienced Level

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

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

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