Recreation Vehicle (RV) Technicians service and repair recreational vehicles including fifth wheels, truck campers, trailers, and motor homes.
Job Related Skills, Interests and Values
- Examining vehicles and assessing the extent of repairs
- Inspecting and testing functional units, wiring, piping, and related components
- Diagnosing problems and locating failures within electrical, trailer brake, battery and charging systems, air conditioning systems, heaters, pumps, plumbing, and propane gas lines
- Preparing cost estimates, parts requisitions, and work plans
- Effectively communicating with customers and service managers about RV functioning
- Reading vehicle manuals and consulting with manufacturers to confirm vehicle specifications
- Removing, repairing, and replacing exterior panels and structural frames
- Installing accessories including air conditioning units, TV antennas, and awnings
- Performing final inspections of units prior to delivery
What Preparation and Training Do You Need?
- Secondary school diploma or equivalent; math, science, and English credits an asset
- OYAP, co-op, or technical credits in electrical systems or mechanics would be helpful
- Completion of 7,000-hour apprenticeship, including on-the-job and in-school training
- Exam to obtain Certificate of Qualification
What's Your Future as a Recreational Vehicle Technician (690H)?
- Standard 40-hour work week with possibility of shift, evening, weekend, or holiday work
- Seasonal work, usually in indoors repair shop; may need to lift loads weighing up to 25 kg
- Employers include RV dealerships, repair shops, and manufacturers
Wage Rate
Apprentice wage increases with skill and experience. Fully qualified workers earn an average of $27.88-$38.00 per hour.
Self-Rating
Recreational Vehicle Technician (690H)
| Ask Yourself: | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Do you have a good mechanical aptitude, good vision and enjoy learning about and fixing different systems and components? | ||
| Do you have good reading, writing, measuring and problem-solving skills? | ||
| Are you a continual learner? | ||
| Are you able to follow Health & Safety guidelines? | ||
| Are you able to lift more than 50lbs? Are you able to stand or sit for long periods of time? | ||
| Are you able to travel for work? | ||
| Do you have a clean and valid driver’s license? |
If you checked YES to the majority of these questions, a career as a Recreational Vehicle Technician (690H) may be for you!
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