Maintains, tests and repairs the mechanical parts of motorcycles.

Detects and diagnoses faults in engines and parts; dismantles and removes engine assemblies, transmissions, steering mechanisms and other components, and checks parts; repairs and replacing worn and defective parts and reassembles mechanical components, and refers to service manuals as needed; performs scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications and engine tune-ups to achieve smoother running of vehicles and ensure compliance with pollution regulations; reassembles engines and parts after being repaired; tests and adjusts mechanical parts after being repaired for proper performance, diagnoses and test parts with the assistance of computers; may inspect vehicles and issue roadworthiness certificates or detail work required to achieve roadworthiness.

• Works indoors in spaces that are usually adequately heated and ventilated. Outdoors work is likely to be carried out in all weathers. Worksites will often be noisy and dirty.
• Frequently works on, in and under the particular type of machinery being serviced. Employees may work in confined spaces or under hoists.
• Will utilise a variety of personal protective equipment including eye, ear and foot protection.

• The physical demand is medium with occasional requirements for heavy lifting.
• Standing is constantly required, often on concrete floors. Walking about the worksite is frequently required. Sitting is not required.
• Stretching up and across is frequently required.
• Squatting, crouching or kneeling, and twisting of the body or neck are required occasionally. Lifting, carrying and holding in place a range of engine parts, tools and equipment and bending is frequently required.
• Repetitive movements are occasionally required especially in the use of hands and arms for screwing, holding and tightening but power tools are often used.
• Driving is occasionally required but is not a significant component of the job.
• Employees use a range of general engineering hand, power and machine tools and equipment.
• Mental skills necessary include technical, problem-solving and decision-making.

A New Zealand Register Level 4 qualification or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3). In some cases relevant experience and/or on--job training may be needed in addition to the formal qualification. For entry-level positions on-the-job training may be sufficient. Registration may be required.

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.