Service Technician

As an **RV Service Technician**, your role involves diagnosing, inspecting, adjusting, repairing, and overhauling recreational vehicles (RVs), including travel trailers. Here are the key aspects of your job:1. **Specialization**:- You may specialize in maintaining various systems:- Gas systems- Electrical systems- Hydraulic systems- Plumbing systems2. **Tasks**:- **Electrical Repairs**:- Locate and repair frayed wiring, broken connections, or incorrect wiring using tools like ohmmeters, soldering irons, tape, or hand tools.- Connect electrical systems to outside power sources and test the operation of appliances or light fixtures.- **Plumbing and Gas Repairs**:- Repair plumbing or propane gas lines using caulking compounds and plastic or copper pipes.- Connect water hoses to inlet pipes of plumbing systems and test the operation of toilets or sinks.- **Customer Interaction**:- Explain the proper operation of vehicle systems to customers.- Confer with customers, read work orders, or examine vehicles needing repair to determine the nature and extent of damage.- **General Repairs**:- Inspect RVs to diagnose problems and perform necessary adjustments and repairs.3. **Typical Day**:- You'll examine parts or systems to ensure completeness of repairs.- Customer communication and understanding of work orders are essential.- Depending on the situation, you might repair plumbing, install electrical systems, or address other specific issues.