Motorcycle Technician

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Work Tasks

• Fix all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), motorcycles, four-wheelers, and other equipment with small engines
• Keep small engines repaired so they run well and do not have problems
• Use testing equipment to find out what the problems are
• Take apart engines and other parts and fix or replace parts which do not work
• Work in repair shops for motorcycle dealers, the government, motorcycle manufacturers, and firms which make motorcycles to order
• Work with motorcycles, motor scooters, all-terrain vehicles, personal watercraft, power equipment, hand and power tools, computerized engine analyzers, testing devices, welding equipment, and hoists to lift heavy motorcycles

Salary, Size & Growth

• $37,000 average per year ($17.75 per hour)
• A small occupation (24,300 workers in 2010)
• Expected to grow moderately (0.8% per year)

Education/Training

• Minimum for Entry: On-the-job training
• Employers Prefer: A 2-year degree in small engine technology
• Skills/Courses: Mechanical aptitude and knowledge of 2- and 4-stroke engines and basic electronics
• Certification/Licensing: A motorcycle driver's license is required.