Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians
SOC Code: 49-3092 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
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.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson, AZ | $40,144 | $60,653 | $81,162 | $101,670 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $37,003 | $55,494 | $73,986 | $92,477 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $50,939 | $64,438 | $77,938 | $91,437 |
| Yuma, AZ | $41,725 | $57,034 | $72,363 | $87,672 |
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $50,024 | $61,838 | $73,674 | $85,488 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $43,659 | $57,346 | $71,053 | $84,739 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $41,413 | $55,432 | $69,430 | $83,450 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $36,296 | $51,459 | $66,622 | $81,786 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $46,134 | $56,722 | $67,288 | $77,875 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $53,352 | $61,339 | $69,306 | $77,293 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Repairing | 4.0 | |
| Troubleshooting | 3.6 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.1 | |
| Operation and Control | 3.1 | |
| Equipment Maintenance | 3.1 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.1 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.1 | |
| Equipment Selection | 3.0 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.0 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Mechanical | 4.1 |
| Building and Construction | 4.1 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.8 |
| Administration and Management | 3.6 |
| Education and Training | 3.6 |
| English Language | 3.2 |
| Engineering and Technology | 3.1 |
| Mathematics | 3.0 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school | 46.3% |
| High school diploma | 31.6% |
| Some college | 20.6% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 1.6% |
Typical Tasks
- Examine or test operation of parts or systems to ensure completeness of repairs.
- Repair plumbing or propane gas lines, using caulking compounds and plastic or copper pipe.
- Inspect recreational vehicles to diagnose problems and perform necessary adjustment, repair, or overhaul.
- Locate and repair frayed wiring, broken connections, or incorrect wiring, using ohmmeters, soldering irons, tape, or hand tools.
- Confer with customers, read work orders, or examine vehicles needing repair to determine the nature and extent of damage.
- List parts needed, estimate costs, and plan work procedures, using parts lists, technical manuals, or diagrams.
- Connect electrical systems to outside power sources, and activate switches to test the operation of appliances or light fixtures.
- Connect water hoses to inlet pipes of plumbing systems, and test operation of toilets or sinks.
Technology Skills
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