Also called: Recreational Vehicle Technician, RV Repair Technician
Repairs everything on motorhomes and campers: engines, plumbing, propane, electrical, slide-outs and air conditioners.
In one day you fix a leaking roof, replace a water heater, troubleshoot a slide-out motor and wire a solar panel. An RV is a house on wheels, so you need to be a plumber, electrician and mechanic.
BLS recreational vehicle service technicians.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. RV technician certificate or on-the-job training; RVTI certification.
Ways in: Trade school, Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: RV Technology (trade school).
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). Recreational vehicle service technicians.
Low risk for 10 years. RVs mix plumbing, propane, electrical and engines; repairing them on-site stays hands-on and varied.
Classes: Auto shop CTE, Electrical CTE, Plumbing or shop.
Official data: O*NET occupation 49-3092.
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