Motorcycle Mechanics
Did You Know:*
- Job prospects should be excellent for people who complete formal training programs.
- Average job growth is expected.
- Use of motorcycles, motorboats and outdoor power equipment is seasonal in many areas, so mechanics may service other types of equipment or work reduced hours in the winter.
Industry Areas
- Other Motor Vehicle Dealers
- Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance
- Automobile Dealers
Day-to-Day Tasks*
- Repair or adjust motorcycle subassemblies, such as forks, transmissions, brakes, or drive chains, according to specifications.
- Replace defective parts, using hand tools, arbor presses, flexible power presses, or power tools.
- Connect test panels to engines and measure generator output, ignition timing, or other engine performance indicators.
Overall Kind of Work*
Small engine mechanics repair and service power equipment ranging from Jet Skis to chain saws. Mechanics usually specialize in the service and repair of one type of equipment, such as motorcycles,...
Work Environment*
Civilian
Small engine mechanics usually work in repair shops that are well-lighted and ventilated but are sometimes noisy when engines are tested. Motorboat mechanics may work outdoors in poor weather cond...
Workweek Breakdown
The hours worked per week by people currently pursuing this career.
- 0.85% (0-20 Hours)
- 2.90% (21-34 Hours)
- 3.31% (35-39 Hours)
- 54.29% (40 Hours)
- 7.45% (41-49 Hours)
- 31.20% (Over 50 Hours)
This data also pertains to Motorcycle Mechanics(49-3050)
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Business Breakdown
The different sectors people in this career currently work in.
- 71.50% (Private For-Profit)
- 1.50% (Private Not For-Profit)
- 0.87% (State and Local Govt)
- 2.27% (Federal Government)
- 23.87% (Self-Employed)
This data also pertains to Small Engine Mechanics