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Motorcycle Mechanics

	Median Wage (USD, 2024)	Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)	Projected Growth (2023-2033)
National Statistics	$47,200	1700	2.5%
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Statistics

National

State

City

State

City

$47,200

Median Wage (USD, 2023)

1700

Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)

2.5%

Projected Growth (2023-2033)

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul motorcycles, scooters, mopeds, dirt bikes, or similar motorized vehicles.

Experience Requirements Overview

Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

Education, Training and Experience

Required Level of Education: Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production)

Related Work Experience: Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years

On-Site or In-Plant Training: Up to and including 1 month

On-the-Job Training: None or short demonstration

Detailed Work Activities

Inspect vehicles to determine overall condition.
Adjust vehicle components according to specifications.
Reassemble equipment after repair.
Install vehicle parts or accessories.
Remove dents from equipment, materials, tools or structures.
Operate welding equipment.
Install parts, assemblies, or attachments in transportation or material handling equipment.
Install vehicle parts or accessories.
Adjust vehicle components according to specifications.
Repair non-engine automotive or vehicle components.
Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
Repair non-engine automotive or vehicle components.
Measure equipment outputs.
Observe equipment in operation to detect potential problems.
Confer with customers or users to assess problems.
Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Assemble mechanical components or machine parts.
Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.
Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
Repair defective engines or engine components.
Grind parts to required dimensions.
Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
Repair non-engine automotive or vehicle components.
Disassemble equipment to inspect for deficiencies.

Work Values

Achievement

Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Working Conditions

Recognition

Relationships

Support

Independence

Tasks

Mount, balance, change, or check condition or pressure of tires.
Replace defective parts, using hand tools, arbor presses, flexible power presses, or power tools.
Dismantle engines and repair or replace defective parts, such as magnetos, carburetors, or generators.
Connect test panels to engines and measure generator output, ignition timing, or other engine performance indicators.
Listen to engines, examine vehicle frames, or confer with customers to determine nature and extent of malfunction or damage.
Repair or replace other parts, such as headlights, horns, handlebar controls, gasoline or oil tanks, starters, or mufflers.
Disassemble subassembly units and examine condition, movement, or alignment of parts, visually or using gauges.
Repair or adjust motorcycle subassemblies, such as forks, transmissions, brakes, or drive chains, according to specifications.
Reassemble frames and reinstall engines after repairs.
Remove cylinder heads and grind valves to scrape off carbon and replace defective valves, pistons, cylinders, or rings, using hand and power tools.
Install motorcycle accessories.
Reassemble and test subassembly units.
Hammer out dents and bends in frames and weld tears and breaks.

Work Styles

Achievement/Effort

Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.

Persistence

Initiative

Leadership

Cooperation

Concern for Others

Social Orientation

Self-Control

Stress Tolerance

Adaptability/Flexibility

Dependability

Attention to Detail

Integrity

Independence

Innovation

Analytical Thinking

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