What does a Recreational Vehicle Service Technician do?

According to people in this career, the main tasks are...

TaskImportance
Diagnose and repair furnace or air conditioning systems.
88%
Connect electrical systems to outside power sources, and activate switches to test the operation of appliances or light fixtures.
86%
Examine or test operation of parts or systems to ensure completeness of repairs.
86%
Repair plumbing or propane gas lines, using caulking compounds and plastic or copper pipe.
86%
Inspect recreational vehicles to diagnose problems and perform necessary adjustment, repair, or overhaul.
84%
Locate and repair frayed wiring, broken connections, or incorrect wiring, using ohmmeters, soldering irons, tape, or hand tools.
84%
Confer with customers, read work orders, or examine vehicles needing repair to determine the nature and extent of damage.
84%
Repair leaks with caulking compound or replace pipes, using pipe wrenches.
82%
Inspect, repair, or replace brake systems.
82%
Connect water hoses to inlet pipes of plumbing systems, and test operation of toilets or sinks.
82%
List parts needed, estimate costs, and plan work procedures, using parts lists, technical manuals, or diagrams.
81%
Remove damaged exterior panels, and repair and replace structural frame members.
80%
Reset hardware, using chisels, mallets, and screwdrivers.
78%
Open and close doors, windows, or drawers to test their operation, trimming edges to fit, as necessary.
77%
Explain proper operation of vehicle systems to customers.
77%
Refinish wood surfaces on cabinets, doors, moldings, or floors, using power sanders, putty, spray equipment, brushes, paints, or varnishes.
73%
Seal open sides of modular units to prepare them for shipment, using polyethylene sheets, nails, and hammers.
63%