Bicycle Repairer

Repair and service bicycles.

O*NET reports this occupation under titles such as: Bicycle Fitter; Bicycle Mechanic; Bicycle Repair Technician; Bicycle Repairman; Bicycle Service Technician; Bicycle Technician (Bicycle Tech); Bike Mechanic

Tasks

• Install and adjust speed and gear mechanisms.
• Install and adjust brakes and brake pads.
• Install new tires and tubes.
• Assemble new bicycles.
• Estimate costs of repairing bicycles and write service tickets.
• Install, repair, and replace equipment or accessories, such as handlebars, stands, lights, and seats.
• Clean and lubricate bicycle parts.
• Order bicycle parts.
• Sell bicycles and accessories.
• Align wheels.
• Make adjustments to bicycles to improve customer fit and riding position.
• Disassemble axles to repair, adjust, and replace defective parts, using hand tools.
• Help customers select bicycles that fit their body sizes and intended bicycle uses.
• Build wheels by cutting and threading new spokes.
• Shape replacement parts, using bench grinders.

Knowledge

• Mechanical
• Customer and Personal Service
• Sales and Marketing
• Public Safety and Security
• Production and Processing
• Administration and Management
• Engineering and Technology
• Administrative
• Economics and Accounting

Skills

• Active Listening
• Critical Thinking
• Reading Comprehension
• Speaking

Abilities

• Near Vision
• Visualization
• Finger Dexterity
• Problem Sensitivity
• Information Ordering
• Arm-Hand Steadiness
• Manual Dexterity
• Oral Expression
• Speech Clarity
• Oral Comprehension
• Deductive Reasoning
• Inductive Reasoning
• Control Precision
• Speech Recognition
• Written Comprehension
• Category Flexibility
• Selective Attention
• Extent Flexibility