Motorcycle and All-Terrain Vehicle Mechanics
Job description
These individuals maintain and repair recreational and industrial vehicles. They are employed by repair shops, retail stores, and repair companies.
Environment
- Controlled ambient temperature
- Equipment, machinery, tools
- Noise
Main tasks
- Read the requests and discuss with superiors the work to be done.
- Check and test mechanical components (e.g. motors) to identify defects.
- Adjust, repair, or replace defective parts or components (electrical wiring, plumbing, doors, furniture, etc.).
- Check the operation of the repaired equipment and adjust it.
- Provide periodic maintenance service.
- Discuss with customers the work performed and the general condition of the equipment.
- Determine repair costs.
- Repair mechanical systems integrated into industrial vehicles (e.g. lifting systems).
Advancement and mobility
- Qualified Motorcycle Mechanics obtain a Red Seal endorsement upon successful completion of the Interprovincial Examination.
- Qualified Recreational Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technicians obtain a Red Seal endorsement upon successful completion of the Interprovincial Examination.
- There is some mobility between occupations in this group.
- Experience leads to supervisory positions.
Hourly wage
The hourly wage is calculated by averaging wages from 2022 to 2024.- Minimum
- $21.00
- Median
- $28.00
- Maximum
- $45.00
Job prospects for 2024-2028
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Job prospects for 2024-2028
Job prospects
All of Québec
Very good
All of Québec
Non available
Total jobs for 2023
All of Québec
1,500
All of Québec
na
Gender distribution
All of Québec
Not available.
- 1.6% Female
- 98.4% Male
Not available.
- 1.6% Female
- 98.4% Male
Job types
All of Québec
Not available.
- Full time
- Part time
Not available.
- Full time
- Part time
Yearly wage on 2020
All of Québec
$50,000
All of Québec
Other characteristics
All of Québec
- Non traditional for women
- None
All of Québec
- Non traditional for women
- None
Sectors of activity
All of Québec
Not available.
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NAICS 44, 4541% of jobs
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NAICS 8120% of jobs
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NAICS 4116% of jobs
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NAICS 48, 494% of jobs
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NAICS 336 [excluding 3364]4% of jobs
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Others15% of jobs
All of Québec
Not available.
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NAICS 44, 4541% of jobs
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NAICS 8120% of jobs
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NAICS 4116% of jobs
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NAICS 48, 494% of jobs
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NAICS 336 [excluding 3364]4% of jobs
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Others15% of jobs
Training and requirements
Formation
Most training programs are offered in French only.
Secondary
DVS in mécanique de véhicules de loisir et d'équipement léger
Code : 5367
Placement rate: 90.1%
6.2% of graduates pursue further studies
Also required
Motorcycle Mechanics
- Class 6 driver’s licence (A, B, C, D, or E).
Sometimes required
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A Class 5 driver’s licence is often required.
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A Class 3 driver’s licence may be required.
All-Terrain Vehicle and Snowmobile Technicians
- An all-terrain vehicle and snowmobile driver’s licence may be required.
Forklift Mechanics
- Forklift operator certification is often required.
WAP
This occupation is targeted by Workplace Apprenticeship Programs
Main skills and characteristics
Skills
- Data collection
- Repair
- Troubleshooting
- Active listening
- Critical thought
- Solving complex problems
- Equipment maintenance
- Result evaluation
- Oral expression
- Quality control analysis
- Active learning
- Time management
- Judgment and decision-making
- Service oriented
- Monitoring operations
Abilities
- Manual dexterity
- Hearing sensitivity
- Digital dexterity
- Deductive reasoning
- Near vision
- Oral comprehension
- Inductive reasoning
- Awareness of issues
- Hand-arm stability
- Control accuracy
- Verbal skills
- Visualization
- Limb coordination
- Selective attention
- Information organization
- Auditory attention
- Core strength
- Idea generation
- Originality
- Speech recognition
Knowledge and attributes
- Autonomy
- Knowledge of customer and personalized services
- Versatility
- Sense of initiative
- Attention to detail
- Knowledge of computer science, digital and electronics
- Commitment to quality
- Spoken bilingualism (French and English)
- Timeliness
- Knowledge of mechanics
Interests
- Work in transportation and maintenance
- Make, build, install
- Work manually
Personality profiles (RIASEC)
- Realistic
- People with this profile prefer carrying out concrete tasks and being physically involved in what they do.
- Investigative
- People with this profile prefer relying on theoretical knowledge before acting. They like observation, analysis and problem solving.
- Enterprising
- People with this profile prefer having responsibilities, influencing others and responding to challenges.
Official name of the NOC 72423
Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics
Job titles
- Recreational Vehicle Technicians
- Recreational Vehicle Technicians
- Recreation vehicle mechanic
- Leisure vehicle technician (except recreational vehicles)
- Motorcycle mechanic
- Lift truck mechanic
- Apprentice outboard motor mechanic
- Motorcycle mechanic apprentice
- Recreation vehicle apprentice mechanic
- Apprentice marine repair technician
- Motor boat mechanic
- Forklift mechanic
- Inboard-outboard mechanic
- Outboard motor mechanic
- Industrial truck mechanic
- Industrial truck repairer
- Go-kart repairer
- Motorcycle repairer
- Snowmobile repairer
- Motor scooter repairer
- Recreation vehicle repairer
- All-terrain vehicle repairer
- Recreation vehicle service technician
- Marine repair technician
Skill type
Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations
Last update: January 29, 2026
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