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Bicycle Repairers

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair (49-3091)

Repair and service bicycles.

At a Glance

Bicycle Repairers earns a median of $40,360/yr with -2.3% projected growth. Typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent. Top skills: Mechanical, Selling or Influencing Others, Performing for or Working Directly with the Public.

Median Annual Wage

$40,360/yr

Projected Growth (2024-34)

-2.3%

Annual Openings

2

Typical Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Skills & Requirements

Skills (10)

Repairing

Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

3.9
Active Listening

Giving 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.

3.6
Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

3.6
Troubleshooting

Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

3.6
Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

3.4
Equipment Maintenance

Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

3.4
Equipment Selection

Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

3.4
Service Orientation

Actively looking for ways to help people.

3.4
Quality Control Analysis

Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

3.3
Social Perceptiveness

Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

3.3

Knowledge (6)

Mechanical

Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

5.0
Customer and Personal Service

Knowledge 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.

4.2
Sales and Marketing

Knowledge 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.

4.1
English Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.

3.6
Engineering and Technology

Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

3.5
Administration and Management

Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

3.5

Abilities (11)

Visualization

The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.

3.9
Finger Dexterity

The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.

3.9
Near Vision

The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

3.9
Arm-Hand Steadiness

The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.

3.8
Manual Dexterity

The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

3.8
Information Ordering

The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

3.6
Problem Sensitivity

The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.

3.6
Speech Clarity

The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

3.5
Oral Expression

The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

3.5
Oral Comprehension

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

3.4
Speech Recognition

The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

3.4

Technology (3)

Microsoft Outlook

Category: Electronic mail software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5
Microsoft Excel

Category: Spreadsheet software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5
Microsoft Word

Category: Word processing software | Hot Technology

4.5

Work Activities (20)

Selling or Influencing Others

Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

4.7
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

4.7
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

4.5
Getting Information

Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

4.3
Handling and Moving Objects

Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

4.2
Assisting and Caring for Others

Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

4.2
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

4.1
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

4.1
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment

Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

4.1
Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

3.9
Documenting/Recording Information

Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

3.9
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

3.8
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

3.7
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

3.7
Performing General Physical Activities

Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.

3.6
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

3.5
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

3.5
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

3.5
Controlling Machines and Processes

Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

3.4
Scheduling Work and Activities

Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

3.4

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