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.
- 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.
- There is some mobility between occupations in this group.
- Experience leads to supervisory positions.
Hourly wage
Not available.Job prospects for 2022-2026
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Job prospects for 2022-2026
Job prospects
All of Québec
Good
All of Québec
Non available
Total jobs for 2021
All of Québec
1,500
All of Québec
na
Gender distribution
All of Québec
Not available.
- 1.1% Female
- 98.9% Male
Not available.
- 1.1% Female
- 98.9% Male
Job types
All of Québec
Not available.
- Full time
- Part time
Not available.
- Full time
- Part time
Yearly wage on 2015
All of Québec
$47,000
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, 4530% of jobs
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NAICS 8129% of jobs
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NAICS 4115% of jobs
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NAICS 48, 496% of jobs
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NAICS 714% of jobs
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Others16% of jobs
All of Québec
Not available.
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NAICS 44, 4530% of jobs
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NAICS 8129% of jobs
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NAICS 4115% of jobs
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NAICS 48, 496% of jobs
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NAICS 714% of jobs
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Others16% 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
- All-terrain vehicle and snowmobile driver’s licence may be required.
Forklift Mechanics
- A Forklift Operator competency card is often required.
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 7334
Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics
Job titles
- Recreational Vehicle Technicians
- Motor boat mechanic
- Lift truck mechanic
- Motorcycle mechanic
- Industrial truck mechanic
- Apprentice outboard motor mechanic
- Motorcycle mechanic apprentice
- Forklift mechanic
- Inboard-outboard motor mechanic
- Outboard motor mechanic
- Industrial truck repairer
- Go-kart repairwoman
- Motorcycle repairman/woman
- Snowmobile repairman/woman
- Motor scooter repairer
- All-terrain vehicle repairer
- Leisure vehicle technician (except recreational vehicles)
Skill type
Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations
WAP
This occupation is targeted by a Workplace Apprenticeship Program
Last update: March 27, 2023
