01/13/2020
RV technicians diagnose, maintain and repair different types of RVs, including truck campers, motor homes, travel trailers and van campers. They also repair RV appliances and generators.
Other duties include paint and body repair, repairing frayed wiring, preparing cost estimates and testing the operation of toilets, drawers, light fixtures and appliances. Some RV technicians specialize in hydraulics, plumbing, gas or electric.
Recreational Vehicle (RV) Service Technician Job Profile and Description
Those campers, travel trailers and coaches equipped and furnished as mobile homes are best maintained by Recreational Vehicle (RV) Service Technicians. Apart from having the skills to troubleshoot conventional combustion engines, chassis, drivetrains, exhaust systems and electronic parts of an automotive vehicle, they are trained to diagnose, repair, or overhaul recreational vehicles. They are trained to work on maintaining gas, hydraulic, electrical, plumbing, chassis/towing systems as well as repairing generators, appliances, and interior components of an RV.
Recreational Vehicle (RV) Service Technician Duties and Responsibilities
• Discuss with clients after reviewing work orders and examining the RV to ascertain nature of problem and present job cost estimates and parts replacement alternatives.
• Inspect recreational vehicles to troubleshoot pneumatic, hydraulic, electromechanical and electronic problems and perform necessary adjustment, repair, or overhaul.
• Secure client approval on work estimates prior to commencing on any major repair or overhaul work.
• Repair water and sewage plumbing and propane gas lines, using proper caulking compounds and replacement plastic or copper pipe.
• Locate, isolate and repair frayed, broken or incorrect electrical wiring, using ohmmeters, soldering irons, tape, and hand tools.
• List parts to be replaced, referring to manufacturer’s manuals and diagrams.
• Remove damaged exterior panels and repair and replace structural frame members.
Recreational Vehicle (RV) Service Technician Skills and Specification.
• Must have thorough knowledge of electromechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electronic systems in recreational vehicles.
• Above average verbal communication, social and interpersonal skills.