Motorcycle and Power Equipment Technicians work on and repair motorcycles and other vehicles such as motor scooters and all-terrain vehicles. They are responsible for assembling, diagnosing, maintaining and repairing engines, transmissions, drive systems, steering assemblies, braking systems, chassis and suspension, electrical systems, and fuel and exhaust systems. Motorcycle and Power Equipment Technicians also may specialize in repairing, rebuilding, customizing or servicing these systems or assemblies. Motorcycle and Power Equipment Technicians work with hand, power, pneumatic and measuring tools, shop equipment, and diagnostic and testing tools. Reference materials, documentation and computers are also important tools in this trade.
Comfortable working with machinery
Good with my hands
Physically capable
Creative
Eager to learn
Focused with good attention to detail
Mechanically inclined
Shop Helper (Entry Level Position / Optional)
Loop Technician (Entry Level Position / Optional)
Registered Apprentice (Mid Level Position)
Certified Motor/Power Equipment Technician
Certified Motor/Power Equipment Technician - Red Seal (Senior Level Position)
Shop Foreman / Shop Manager (Advancement)
A Motorcycle / Power Equipment Technician requires post-secondary technical training. The following training programs are available.