To work as a bicycle repairer, you must:

have a high school diploma or GED;

complete on-the-job training;

May work days, evenings, or weekends.

Most work 40 hours per week.

BICYCLE REPAIRERS will:

Sometimes deal with customers, but mostly work alone

Use hand tools

May work nights and weekends

BICYCLE REPAIRERS frequently:

Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.

Stand for long periods of time.

It is important that BICYCLE REPAIRERS be able to:

Use fingers or hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects.

See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.

Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.

Speak clearly so listeners can understand.

Understand the speech of another person.

Determine the distance between objects.

Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired.