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For "Recreational Vehicle Service Technician" Jobs, Click HereJob Tasks for: "Recreational Vehicle Service Technician"Confer with customers, read work orders, and examine vehicles needing repair in order to determine the nature and extent of damage.Connect electrical systems to outside power sources, and activate switches to test the operation of appliances and light fixtures. Connect water hoses to inlet pipes of plumbing systems, and test operation of toilets and sinks. Examine or test operation of parts or systems that have been repaired to ensure completeness of repairs. Inspect recreational vehicles to diagnose problems, then perform necessary adjustment, repair, or overhaul. List parts needed, estimate costs, and plan work procedures, using parts lists, technical manuals, and diagrams. Locate and repair frayed wiring, broken connections, or incorrect wiring, using ohmmeters, soldering irons, tape, and hand tools. Remove damaged exterior panels, and repair and replace structural frame members. Repair leaks with caulking compound, or replace pipes, using pipe wrenches. Repair plumbing and propane gas lines, using caulking compounds and plastic or copper pipe. Open and close doors, windows, and drawers to test their operation, trimming edges to fit as necessary. Refinish wood surfaces on cabinets, doors, moldings, and floors, using power sanders, putty, spray equipment, brushes, paints, or varnishes. Reset hardware, using chisels, mallets, and screwdrivers. Seal open sides of modular units to prepare them for shipment, using polyethylene sheets, nails, and hammers. Why are you looking for job descriptions?
Knowledge Requirements for: "Recreational Vehicle Service Technician"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.Mechanical -- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. Are you sure that being a "Recreational Vehicle Service Technician" is the best career for you?Our Career Interest Test and Free Personality Test will show you which careers match your interests and personality.Skill Requirements for: "Recreational Vehicle Service Technician"Installation -- Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.Repairing -- Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools. Troubleshooting -- Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. Equipment Selection -- Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job. Reading Comprehension -- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. 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. Equipment Maintenance -- Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed. 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.
Ability Requirements for: "Recreational Vehicle Service Technician"Control Precision -- The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.Manual Dexterity -- The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. Information Ordering -- The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). Written Comprehension -- The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. Oral Comprehension -- The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. See the Educational Requirements for "Recreational Vehicle Service Technician"Job Activities for: "Recreational Vehicle Service Technician"Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment -- Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.Performing General Physical Activities -- Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material -- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. Handling and Moving Objects -- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. Controlling Machines and Processes -- Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information -- Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings -- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
End Of Job Description for: "Recreational Vehicle Service Technician" Holland / RIASEC Career Code:
R-E-C
SOC:
49-3092.00
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