O*NET-SOC 49-3052.00

Motorcycle Mechanics

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul motorcycles, scooters, mopeds, dirt bikes, or similar motorized vehicles.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 3 – Medium preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresPrevious work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Repairing2.B.3.l3.8808/2021
Troubleshooting2.B.3.k3.8808/2021
Equipment Maintenance2.B.3.j3.508/2021
Active Learning2.A.2.b3.1208/2021
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.1208/2021
Complex Problem Solving2.B.2.i3.1208/2021

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.43.8808/2021
Finger Dexterity1.A.2.a.33.8808/2021
Inductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.53.8808/2021
Manual Dexterity1.A.2.a.23.8808/2021
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.7508/2021
Hearing Sensitivity1.A.4.b.13.7508/2021

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Mount, balance, change, or check condition or pressure of tires.Core5108/2021
Replace defective parts, using hand tools, arbor presses, flexible power presses, or power tools.Core5108/2021
Dismantle engines and repair or replace defective parts, such as magnetos, carburetors, or generators.Core5208/2021
Connect test panels to engines and measure generator output, ignition timing, or other engine performance indicators.Core5108/2021
Listen to engines, examine vehicle frames, or confer with customers to determine nature and extent of malfunction or damage.Core5208/2021

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic7.011/2023
Conventional3.5811/2023
Investigative3.111/2023
Social1.4411/2023
Artistic1.1811/2023
Enterprising1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.