Hands-on
2026-02 · Machine Learning/Expert
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Motorcycle Mechanics
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul motorcycles, scooters, mopeds, dirt bikes, or similar motorized vehicles.
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- Mount, balance, change, or check condition or pressure of tires.
- Replace defective parts, using hand tools, arbor presses, flexible power presses, or power tools.
- Dismantle engines and repair or replace defective parts, such as magnetos, carburetors, or generators.
- Connect test panels to engines and measure generator output, ignition timing, or other engine performance indicators.
- Listen to engines, examine vehicle frames, or confer with customers to determine nature and extent of malfunction or damage.
- Repair or replace other parts, such as headlights, horns, handlebar controls, gasoline or oil tanks, starters, or mufflers.
- Disassemble subassembly units and examine condition, movement, or alignment of parts, visually or using gauges.
- Repair or adjust motorcycle subassemblies, such as forks, transmissions, brakes, or drive chains, according to specifications.
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7.0 / 7
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Skills to explore
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Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
2021-08
Troubleshooting
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
2021-08
Equipment Maintenance
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
2021-08
Time Management
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
2021-08
Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
2021-08
Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
2021-08
Quality Control Analysis
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
2021-08
Judgment and Decision Making
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
2021-08
Complex Problem Solving
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
2021-08
Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
2021-08
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Source preparation category: Job Zone 3 of 5 · 2021-08. This category describes typical preparation, not your eligibility.
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O*NET-SOC code 49-3052.00 · Database 31.0 · Retrieved Oct 14, 2026. Dates on individual observations describe their source periods.
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