Become an RV Repair Superhero

RV technicians at Blue Moon RV are the ultimate zombie apocalypse team member. They have expertise in the following areas:
Power generation, advanced electrical, plumbing, structural, collision repair, hydraulics, entertainment systems, solar, inverters, leveling, trailer suspension, metal fabrication and HVAC. On any given day they may work on any of the below types of builds.

• Repairs & maintenance of Personal RVs (Motorhomes, Class B, Buses, Class C, Trailers and Fifth wheels)
• Repair & maintenance of Commercial custom builds (food trucks, entertainer coaches, racing toterhomes, medical buses)
• Custom RV equipment Installs (not always on RVs- like installing 43 rooftop ACs on Farris wheel gondolas, Rooftop AC install on Trolly car)
• Generators- This is a ninja skill for an RV technician. Generators consist of a great deal of our work.

Apprenticeship has been used for centuries to teach relevant job skills. Unlike a typical job, apprentices train for a career. Not all careers start in college. Our program was built out over 4 years based on what job skills, knowledge, and expertise a modern RV technician will need to address any repair. If we began having more jobs with a specific scope of work, we built training for it. This means ALL the skills trained are relevant and based directly off what we see every day as an RV repair shop. Once an apprentice graduates, they can stay on at Blue Moon RV or use their training to work elsewhere. Most of them stay on. Our program training is facilitated using the following.

• Online training Our online training is interactive modules we built that can include video, slides, and gamified assessments. Our system tracks all completed components. We also deliver online training from our manufacturers such as:
• Onan
• HWH
• Aqua-hot
• LCI
• Coleman
• In person training: This includes lunch trainings at our shop. We focus on making these engaging and hands-on. Most of the time there is also a bit of fun competition. This is where our techs can receive more in-depth subject matter info. For us, RV Technicians not only need to understand what a piece of equipment is supposed to do and how to replace it, but also why. These also include in person training provided by the products we are Authorized dealers for. These usually involve travel to the training location. Depending on the focus these can cover a wide range of topics.
• Electrical
• Multimeter and electrical diagnosis
• Safety and job efficiency
• Manufacturer in person training (Onan, Truma, Dometic, Aqua-hot, Lippert, propane/RRC)
• Structured mentorship: While the above provide a foundation for the knowledge, nothing can replace working side by side with a Master/mentor. Our apprentices are not just relegated to scut work. They assist their mentor and gradually earn greater work independence as they gain mastery. We have invested a great deal of resources developing this aspect of the program and defining the ideal people and processes that are most effective at transferring knowledge and skills.
Blue Moon Mobile RV's United States Department of Labor Industry Recognized Apprentice program 2020-TX-78777 advancement is measured and compensated based on completion of training components and achievement of hands-on thresholds. For example:

Cummins Onan Generator certification (earns a $1.00/hour pay raise)

• 25 online components (Onan)
• 100 hands-on hours of maintenance and repair (Blue Moon RV)
• 2 dead generator rebuilds (Blue Moon RV)
• 1 week in person training at Cummins Onan (Cummins Onan)
The program consists of a minimum of 1556 hands-on hours. Most apprentices earn far more than the minimum number of hands-on hours needed. Due to the level of mastery, we are expected to achieve, the length of the program from total novice to completion is 3-4 years. There are no shortcuts when you are making diamonds. Mastery takes time. This is why a paid apprenticeship is ideal. Could you imagine paying for 3-4 years of training? With apprenticeship, you are learning, earning and progressing toward a career goal at the same time.

Mentors- Our mentors work double duty. They perform Master level repairs and have an assigned apprentice they are passing their skill set to. They are also involved in the mentor committee which is active in the screening process and build out of the training components. While this sounds demanding, they find it rewarding to give a career start to the next generation.

Apprentices-From those who have almost no knowledge of RVs to those that have had exposure as a technician but need documented training to cement and certify their abilities, this is the future generation of technicians in the making. Our training material begins with skills as fundamental as tools and safety. More advanced components include metal fabrication, writing estimates, and basement and dash AC.

Master Technicians (mobile or shop)- These technician roles serve our clients and work primarily on repair. They possess the training and certifications of a Master but do not mentor. Not every Master is a good mentor. They may be excellent technicians but prefer and excel at working solo. This can be a career goal of an apprentice or a new hire with the needed experience and training.

Support staff

Service- The more technicians, the more service support staff needed. To be the best we insist on being the best in every area. Service advisors and client relations staff require individuals with excellent organizational, logistical and soft skills to facilitate and communicate client repairs.

Parts- When repairs are needed it always requires parts. Being able to source and find the correct part is an under-appreciated skill. It is critical for being able to achieve repairs in record time.

Administrative support-With a DOL apprentice program and full-time repair business, the administrative load is extensive. Our course contents are always growing. That means building out the training, scheduling destination trainings flights, car rentals and hotels. It also involves keeping records necessary for the USDOL.

We are a close knit and casual work environment. We usually spend time together even outside of work hours. We help each other out when needed. We take our commitment to our standards of expertise very seriously but also try and make it fun. We work hard. Our technicians work rain or shine, hot or cold, and most of the time in some variation of a yoga pose to achieve a repair. There are typical shop hazards, heavy lifting, jobs at height and in close spaces and if you don't have callouses- you will get them. Our work is deadline oriented and fast paced. You are guaranteed to never have a boring day. Our clients usually have plans and need their RV back fixed and ready to adventure. They trust us to advise them on repairs that can be costly, we hold ourselves to a high standard to be worthy of their trust.

Benefits

Monday through Friday 8am-5pm
Company retirement plan (with matching funds)
Medical insurance (Major)
Company direct care physician
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
AD&D, STD insurance
$40 weekly fuel stipend
Work cellphone
Employer provided uniforms.
Direct deposit
Auto/RV parts discount
Employer provided refreshment