May work less than 40 hours a week during the winter. Most repair work for motorcycles is done during the spring and summer, when customers are riding.
May work more than 40 hours a week during spring or summer.
May work evenings or weekends when there is a high demand for motorcycle repair
MOTORCYLE MECHANICS will:
Besides motorcycles, fix all-terrain vehicles, motor scooters, and mopeds
Use a variety of tools and equipment
Work alone most of the time
May work fewer hours in the winter
About 16 percent are self-employed
MOTORCYCLE MECHNICS frequently:
Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Stand for long periods of time while working on bikes.
Bend or twist their body.
Repeat the same movements.
It is important that MOTORCYCLE MECHANICS be able to:
Use fingers or hands to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects.
Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.
Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.
Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place.
Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
Focus on one source of sound and ignore others.
Understand the speech of another person.
