# Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians

> 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.
- **Entity Type:** role
- **Schema Version:** role.v1
- **Soc Code:** 49-3092.00
- **Summary:** 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.

## Aliases

- Certified RV Technician (Certified Recreational Vehicle Technician)
- RV Mechanic (Recreational Vehicle Mechanic)
- RV Service Technician (Recreational Vehicle Service Technician)
- RV Tech (Recreational Vehicle Technician)
- ATV Tech (All-Terrain Vehicle Technician)
- Hitch Technician (Hitch Tech)
- Mobile Service RV Technician (Mobile Service Recreational Vehicle Technician)
- RV Body Mechanic (Recreational Vehicle Body Mechanic)
- RVDA Master Certified RV Technician (Recreational Vehicle Dealer Association Master Certified Recreational Vehicle Technician)
- Service Technician (Service Tech)
- Custom Van Converter
- Global Vehicle Technician (Global Vehicle Tech)

## Tasks

| Text | Type | Iwa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diagnose and repair furnace or air conditioning systems. | Core | 4.A.1.b.2.g |
| Connect electrical systems to outside power sources, and activate switches to test the operation of appliances or light fixtures. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.ah |
| Examine or test operation of parts or systems to ensure completeness of repairs. | Core | 4.A.1.b.2.f |
| Repair plumbing or propane gas lines, using caulking compounds and plastic or copper pipe. | Core | 4.A.3.b.4.a |
| Inspect recreational vehicles to diagnose problems and perform necessary adjustment, repair, or overhaul. | Core | 4.A.1.b.2.d |
| Locate and repair frayed wiring, broken connections, or incorrect wiring, using ohmmeters, soldering irons, tape, or hand tools. | Core | 4.A.3.b.5.b |
| Confer with customers, read work orders, or examine vehicles needing repair to determine the nature and extent of damage. | Core | 4.A.1.a.1.b |
| Repair leaks with caulking compound or replace pipes, using pipe wrenches. | Core | 4.A.3.b.4.a |
| Inspect, repair, or replace brake systems. | Core | 4.A.1.b.2.d |
| Connect water hoses to inlet pipes of plumbing systems, and test operation of toilets or sinks. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.ah |
| List parts needed, estimate costs, and plan work procedures, using parts lists, technical manuals, or diagrams. | Core | 4.A.1.b.3.b |
| Remove damaged exterior panels, and repair and replace structural frame members. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.s |

## Emerging Tasks

| Text |
| --- |
| Inspect and install lights, such as headlights and taillights. |

## Activities

| Name | Iwa |
| --- | --- |
| Inspect completed work to ensure proper functioning. | 4.A.1.b.2.f |
| Repair pipes to stop leaking. | 4.A.3.b.4.a |
| Inspect vehicles to determine overall condition. | 4.A.1.b.2.d |
| Repair defective engines or engine components. | 4.A.3.b.4.d |
| Repair electrical circuits or wiring. | 4.A.3.b.5.b |
| Read work orders or descriptions of problems to determine repairs or modifications needed. | 4.A.1.a.1.b |
| Confer with customers or users to assess problems. | 4.A.4.a.2.j |
| Estimate costs for labor or materials. | 4.A.1.b.3.b |
| Plan work procedures. | 4.A.2.b.6.b |
| Record information about parts, materials or repair procedures. | 4.A.3.b.6.h |
| Connect electrical components or equipment. | 4.A.3.a.2.ah |
| Connect hoses to equipment or piping. | 4.A.3.a.2.ah |
| Remove parts or components from equipment. | 4.A.3.a.2.s |
| Repair non-engine automotive or vehicle components. | 4.A.3.b.4.d |
| Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning. | 4.A.1.b.2.l |
| Cut materials according to specifications or needs. | 4.A.3.a.2.l |
| Refinish wood or metal surfaces. | 4.A.3.a.2.ag |
| Reassemble equipment after repair. | 4.A.3.a.2.d |
| Seal gaps or cracks to prevent leakage or moisture intrusion. | 4.A.3.a.2.am |
| Explain use of products or services. | 4.A.4.a.1.a |
| Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems. | 4.A.1.b.2.d |
| Inspect systems to determine if they are operating properly. | 4.A.1.b.2.g |
| Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts. | 4.A.3.b.4.c |

## Capabilities

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mechanical | knowledge | 4.13 |
| Building and Construction | knowledge | 4.07 |
| Repairing | transferable_skill | 4 |
| Near Vision | ability | 4 |
| Manual Dexterity | ability | 3.88 |
| Customer and Personal Service | knowledge | 3.78 |
| Problem Sensitivity | ability | 3.75 |
| Troubleshooting | transferable_skill | 3.62 |
| Oral Expression | ability | 3.62 |
| Finger Dexterity | ability | 3.62 |
| Administration and Management | knowledge | 3.61 |
| Education and Training | knowledge | 3.6 |
| Oral Comprehension | ability | 3.5 |
| Control Precision | ability | 3.5 |
| English Language | knowledge | 3.16 |
| Complex Problem Solving | transferable_skill | 3.12 |
| Operations Monitoring | transferable_skill | 3.12 |
| Operation and Control | transferable_skill | 3.12 |
| Equipment Maintenance | transferable_skill | 3.12 |
| Quality Control Analysis | transferable_skill | 3.12 |
| Deductive Reasoning | ability | 3.12 |
| Information Ordering | ability | 3.12 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | ability | 3.12 |
| Speech Clarity | ability | 3.12 |
| Engineering and Technology | knowledge | 3.06 |
| Mathematics | knowledge | 3.02 |
| Reading Comprehension | essential_skill | 3 |
| Active Listening | essential_skill | 3 |
| Speaking | essential_skill | 3 |
| Critical Thinking | essential_skill | 3 |
| Active Learning | essential_skill | 3 |
| Service Orientation | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Equipment Selection | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Written Comprehension | ability | 3 |
| Inductive Reasoning | ability | 3 |
| Category Flexibility | ability | 3 |
| Flexibility of Closure | ability | 3 |
| Perceptual Speed | ability | 3 |
| Visualization | ability | 3 |

## Skills

| Name | Type |
| --- | --- |
| Finger Dexterity | Common Skill |
| English Language | Common Skill |
| Information Ordering | Specialized Skill |
| Equipment Maintenance | Specialized Skill |
| Deductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Complex Problem Solving | Common Skill |
| Mathematics | Common Skill |
| Visualization | Specialized Skill |
| Speech Recognition | Specialized Skill |
| Reading Comprehension | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Word | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Excel | Common Skill |
| Inductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Facebook | Specialized Skill |
| Equipment Selection | Specialized Skill |
| Critical Thinking | Common Skill |
| Active Listening | Common Skill |
| Active Learning | Common Skill |
| Time Management | Common Skill |
| Systems Analysis | Specialized Skill |
| Social Perceptiveness | Common Skill |
| Writing | Common Skill |
| Depth Perception | Common Skill |
| Negotiation | Common Skill |
| Instructing | Specialized Skill |
| Chemistry | Specialized Skill |
| Telecommunications | Specialized Skill |
| Physics | Specialized Skill |
| Learning Strategies | Specialized Skill |
| Email Software | Specialized Skill |
| Psychology | Specialized Skill |
| Installation | Specialized Skill |
| Geography | Specialized Skill |
| Biology | Specialized Skill |
| Foreign Language | Common Skill |

## Tools

| Example | Category | Hot | In Demand |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Facebook | Web page creation and editing software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software | yes | no |
| Email software | Electronic mail software | no | no |
| Inventory tracking software | Inventory management software | no | no |
| RV Damage Repair Estimator | Data base user interface and query software | no | no |
| Summit Ordering Systems RvInvoiceWriter | Point of sale POS software | no | no |
| Topline Software Solutions Topline Service Manager | Data base user interface and query software | no | no |

## Work Context

| Name | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams | 4.61 |
| Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled | 4.54 |
| Spend Time Standing | 4.15 |
| Freedom to Make Decisions | 4.1 |
| Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | 4.01 |
| Exposed to Hazardous Equipment | 3.92 |
| Frequency of Decision Making | 3.81 |
| Contact With Others | 3.8 |
| Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions | 3.76 |
| Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals | 3.65 |
| Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | 3.62 |
| Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling | 3.61 |
| Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings | 3.59 |
| In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment | 3.56 |
| Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets | 3.56 |
| Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | 3.54 |
| Spend Time Walking or Running | 3.52 |
| Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions | 3.46 |
| Time Pressure | 3.46 |
| Deal With External Customers or the Public in General | 3.39 |
| Exposed to Contaminants | 3.37 |
| Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures | 3.34 |
| Outdoors, Under Cover | 3.28 |
| Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team | 3.27 |
| Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable | 3.2 |
| Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body | 3.19 |
| Physical Proximity | 3.15 |
| Exposed to Hazardous Conditions | 3.06 |
| Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities | 3.03 |
| Exposed to High Places | 2.91 |
| Consequence of Error | 2.86 |
| Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions | 2.85 |
| Telephone Conversations | 2.84 |
| In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment | 2.81 |
| Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | 2.77 |
| Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People | 2.57 |
| E-Mail | 2.51 |
| Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles | 2.43 |
| Conflict Situations | 2.4 |
| Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | 2.33 |

## Preparation

- **Job Zone:** 2
- **Job Zone Name:** Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
- **Education:** Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
- **Experience:** Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
- **Svp Range:** (Below 6.0)

### Education Distribution

| Label | Percentage |
| --- | --- |
| Less than a High School Diploma | 46.26 |
| High School Diploma | 31.61 |
| Some College Courses | 1.55 |

## Person Fit

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Realistic | career_interest_type | 7 |
| Mechanics/Electronics | specific_interest_area | 6.46 |
| Physical/Manual Labor | specific_interest_area | 5.16 |
| Conventional | career_interest_type | 4.12 |
| Engineering | specific_interest_area | 3.71 |
| Investigative | career_interest_type | 2.61 |
| Attention to Detail | work_style | 2.44 |
| Dependability | work_style | 2.25 |
| Transportation/Machine Operation | specific_interest_area | 2.04 |
| Cautiousness | work_style | 1.93 |
| Construction/Woodwork | specific_interest_area | 1.67 |
| Perseverance | work_style | 1.67 |
| Integrity | work_style | 1.63 |
| Social | career_interest_type | 1.57 |
| Mathematics/Statistics | specific_interest_area | 1.47 |
| Personal Service | specific_interest_area | 1.46 |

## Related Roles

| Soc Code | Slug | Title | Tier |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 49-3031.00 | role-49-3031-00 | Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | Primary-Short |
| 49-3051.00 | role-49-3051-00 | Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians | Primary-Short |
| 49-3052.00 | role-49-3052-00 | Motorcycle Mechanics | Primary-Short |
| 49-3053.00 | role-49-3053-00 | Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics | Primary-Short |
| 49-2092.00 | role-49-2092-00 | Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers | Primary-Short |
| 49-3043.00 | role-49-3043-00 | Rail Car Repairers | Primary-Long |
| 49-9071.00 | role-49-9071-00 | Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | Primary-Long |
| 49-3042.00 | role-49-3042-00 | Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | Primary-Long |
| 49-3023.00 | role-49-3023-00 | Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | Primary-Long |
| 49-9098.00 | role-49-9098-00 | Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | Primary-Long |
| 49-2096.00 | role-49-2096-00 | Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles | Supplemental |
| 51-2031.00 | role-51-2031-00 | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers | Supplemental |

## Career Clusters

| Cluster | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Supply Chain & Transportation | supply-chain-transportation |

## Education Level

- **Category:** High school diploma or equivalent

## Study Programs

| Title | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | mechanic-and-repair-technologies-technicians |

## Market

- **Median Wage:** 50540
- **Mean Wage:** 55380
- **Pct10Wage:** 35480
- **Pct25Wage:** 43370
- **Pct75Wage:** 63300
- **Pct90Wage:** 76650
- **Employment:** 18710
- **Area Title:** U.S.

## Industries


### Top

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Median Wage | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 44-45 | 44-45 | Retail Trade | Sector | 13230 | 50590 | 6.99 |
| 81 | 81 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | Sector | 3190 | 47840 | 5.94 |
| 53 | 53 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | Sector | 1050 | 58780 | 3.65 |
| 31-33 | 31-33 | Manufacturing | Sector | 900 | 59010 | 0.58 |
| 42 | 42 | Wholesale Trade | Sector | 230 | 36960 | 0.31 |
| 423820 | 423820 | Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | National industry | 50 | 37090 |  |
| 71 | 71 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | Sector | 50 | 51110 |  |

### Concentrated

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 44-45 | 44-45 | Retail Trade | Sector | 13230 | 6.99 |
| 81 | 81 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | Sector | 3190 | 5.94 |
| 53 | 53 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | Sector | 1050 | 3.65 |
| 31-33 | 31-33 | Manufacturing | Sector | 900 | 0.58 |
| 42 | 42 | Wholesale Trade | Sector | 230 | 0.31 |
- **Count:** 7

## Ai Signals

| Source | Label | Score | Scale | Release |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| frey_osborne | Computerization probability | 0.59 | 0-1 probability | 2013-baseline-2016-employment-snapshot |
| felten_aioe | AI occupational exposure | -0.9244052 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_image_generation_aioe | Image generation occupational exposure | -0.8190206 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_language_modeling_aioe | Language modeling occupational exposure | -0.8694882 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |

## Ai Outlook


### Index

- **Value:** 27
- **Percentile:** 25
- **Band:** Low
- **Version:** ai-exposure-index-v1

#### Components

| Percentile | Source |
| --- | --- |
| 20 | felten_aioe |
| 8 | openai_gpts_are_gpts |
| 54 | microsoft_working_with_ai |
- **Component Count:** 3

### Exposure

| Source | Label | Value | Percentile | Band | Note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| felten_aioe | Overall AI exposure (Felten et al.) | -0.9244052 | 20 | Low | How much this job's abilities overlap with what AI systems can do, across many AI capabilities. A relative research score, not a forecast of job loss. |
| eloundou_gamma | LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou) | 0.06060606060606061 | 8 | Low | Share of this job's tasks where a large language model plus simple tools could cut the time to do them by at least half. γ is capped at 1.0 and many jobs reach that ceiling, so treat a top score as 'in the top group', not a precise rank. |
| microsoft_applicability | AI assistant applicability (Microsoft) | 0.15840385913600952 | 54 | Moderate | How applicable today's AI assistants are to this job's activities, measured from real Microsoft Copilot conversations. Applicability is not the same as replacement. |

### Frey Historical

- **Source:** frey
- **Label:** Computerization probability (Frey & Osborne, 2013)
- **Value:** 0.59
- **Percentile:** 50
- **Band:** Moderate
- **Note:** A pre-LLM (2013) estimate of how automatable this job is by computerization and robotics. Shown for historical context only — it is not part of any current AI ranking.
- **Teleworkable:** no

### Eloundou

- **Alpha:** 0.06060606060606061
- **Beta:** 0.06060606060606061
- **Gamma:** 0.06060606060606061

### Usage Tasks


### Bls

- **Growth Percent:** 11.5
- **Growth Percentile:** 94
- **Direction:** Growing fast
- **Annual Openings Thousands:** 2.8
- **Annual Openings Percentile:** 36
- **Employment2024Thousands:** 19.5
- **Employment2034Thousands:** 21.7

### Sources

| Source | Version |
| --- | --- |
| bls_employment_projections | 2024-2034 |
| dingel_neiman | dingel-neiman-workathome |
| felten_aioe | felten-raj-seamans-aioe |
| frey_osborne | frey-osborne-automation |
| microsoft_working_with_ai | working-with-ai |
| openai_gpts_are_gpts | gpts-are-gpts |

## Ai Playbook

- **Trusted Task Count:** 1
- **Task Count:** 3
- **Total Sample:** 75
- **Autonomy Median:** 3

### Collaboration


### Use Case

| Label | Percent |
| --- | --- |
| personal | 100 |

### Delegated Tasks

| Task | Usage Percent | Autonomy Median | Sample Count |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Explain proper operation of vehicle systems to customers. | 0.0031003875484435553 | 3 | 31 |

### Boundary Tasks

| Task | Human Needed Percent | Sample Count |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Explain proper operation of vehicle systems to customers. | 100 | 31 |

### Seed Prompts

| Prompt |
| --- |
| Help me with this part of my job: explain proper operation of vehicle systems to customers |
- **Release:** 2026-01-15-v4-plus-2025-03-27-v2

## Counts

- **Tasks:** 17
- **Skills:** 35
- **Capabilities:** 120
- **Tools:** 9
- **Related Roles:** 20

## Source

- **Dataset:** gold.onet_role_starter_surface
- **Version:** 30.3
- **Generated At:** 2026-06-02T21:00:32.945303+00:00
- **Content Hash:** 4c0b3d1920454f0a