72423 – Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics
TEER 2Occupations usually requiring a college diploma or apprenticeship of 2 years or more, or supervisory occupations
Lead statement
Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics test, repair and service motorcycles, motor scooters, forklifts and all-terrain vehicles. Apprentices are also included in this occupation.
Main duties
- Inspect and test engine and other mechanical components using test devices to diagnose and isolate faults
- Adjust, repair or replace mechanical or electrical system parts and components using hand tools and equipment
- Advise customers on work performed and general condition of equipment
- Determine estimates of repair cost
- May repair and rebuild hoisting mechanism and other mechanical systems on industrial trucks and forklifts.
- Review work orders and discuss work to be performed with supervisor
- Test and adjust repaired systems for proper performance
- Perform scheduled maintenance service on equipment
- Repair or replace electrical wiring, plumbing, propane gas lines, appliances, windows, doors, cabinets and structural frames in recreational vehicles
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school and training courses or a vocational program is usually required.
- For motorcycle mechanics, completion of a three- to four-year apprenticeship program ora combination of over three years of work experience and high school or college courses in motorcycle repair is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
- Motorcycle mechanic trade certification is compulsory in Ontario and Alberta and available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick and British Columbia.
- Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified recreation vehicle service technicians upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.
- Other mechanics in this unit group may require several years of on-the-job training.
- For recreation vehicle technicians, completion of a two- to four-year apprenticeship program or college, high school or industry courses combined with several years of related work experience or several years of on-the-job training are required.
- Trade certification for recreation vehicle service technicians is compulsory in Alberta and available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, British Columbia and the Yukon.
Example job titles
all-terrain vehicle repairer · motorcycle repairer · motorcycle repairman/woman · marine repair technician · marine service technician · recreation vehicle technician
Wages (per hour)
| Province / territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $20.00 | $30.00 | $40.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $20.96 | $31.92 | $43.59 |
| Nova Scotia | $21.23 | $30.82 | $44.20 |
| New Brunswick | $20.94 | $26.87 | $32.83 |
| Quebec | $22.00 | $28.00 | $39.00 |
| Ontario | $22.42 | $31.55 | $41.57 |
| Manitoba | $20.57 | $29.39 | $33.92 |
| Saskatchewan | $20.00 | $27.00 | $38.46 |
| Alberta | $21.74 | $29.44 | $39.09 |
| British Columbia | $21.00 | $32.00 | $40.00 |
Source: Job Bank wages, 2025 release (ESDC). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles.
Occupation details: ESDC OaSIS 2025, based on NOC 2021.