Career overview
Bicycle Repairers
O*NET-SOC 49-3091.00
Median pay / yr$40,360
OutlookBelow Average
Repair and service bicycles.
What it takes
The skills, knowledge, and credentials employers look for in Bicycle Repairers.
Skills employers look for
- RepairingRepairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
- Active ListeningGiving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Critical ThinkingUsing logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- TroubleshootingDetermining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
- Equipment MaintenancePerforming routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Knowledge areas
- MechanicalKnowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Customer and Personal ServiceKnowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Sales and MarketingKnowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
- English LanguageKnowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
- Administration and ManagementKnowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Certifications that help you get hired
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