Vehicles

Zweirad-Assistent/in EBA

You assemble, service, and repair two-wheelers in a team

Zweirad-Assistent/in EBA

01 · Overview

What this profession is about

Zweirad-Assistent/in EBA assemble bikes, service them, and advise customers in workshops and shops.

You work in small teams on the maintenance and repair of bicycles and motorcycles. You assemble parts, check brakes and tyres, and true the rims. You discuss customer needs and prepare the two-wheelers for sale. Administrative tasks and stock management complete your daily routine. The profession offers good prospects in the mobility sector.

FieldVehicles
Education pathVocational Training (Apprenticeship)
IndustryVehicles
Swissdoc 0.570.67.0

02 · Salary

What you can earn

MedianCHF 55'780
CHF 35'000CHF 110'000
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Hotel Assistant. Based on 148 observations, updated 7 months ago.

Salary by experience

55k60kmedian 56k53k54k57k62k59k58k0-2 yrs3-5 yrs6-8 yrs9-11 yrs12-21 yrs21+ yrs
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ExperienceSalary (CHF)
0-2 yrsCHF 53'300
3-5 yrsCHF 53'721
6-8 yrsCHF 57'345
9-11 yrsCHF 61'639
12-21 yrsCHF 59'000
21+ yrsCHF 57'819

Salary trend

-12% over decade
55k60k64k55k55k56k2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025
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PeriodSalary (CHF)
2014-2016CHF 63'800
2017-2019CHF 55'000
2020-2022CHF 55'250
2023-2025CHF 56'400

Top earning cantons

  • ZurichCHF 59'40038 obs.
  • BerneCHF 55'00015 obs.
  • VaudCHF 54'92512 obs.
  • GenevaCHF 50'40013 obs.
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CantonSalaryObs.
ZurichCHF 59'40038
BerneCHF 55'00015
VaudCHF 54'92512
GenevaCHF 50'40013

Top paying industries

  • Health care / Social servicesCHF 62'03013 obs.
  • Tourism / Travel / RecreationCHF 56'5005 obs.
  • Catering / HotelCHF 54'800116 obs.
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IndustrySalaryObs.
Health care / Social servicesCHF 62'03013
Tourism / Travel / RecreationCHF 56'5005
Catering / HotelCHF 54'800116

03 · Pathway

How to enter and grow

  • 🎓 Zweirad-Assistent/in EBA
  • 2 Jahre

Official education path

The training lasts 2 years and takes place at the company and at the vocational school.

Typical training path

Zweirad-Assistent/in EBA

Curriculum

  • Rahmen und Fahrwerksteile von Zweirädern
  • Prüfen und warten Ersetzen und Nachrüsten von Zweirad-Komponenten
  • Unterstützen der betrieblichen Abläufe

Prerequisites

  • obligatorische Schule abgeschlossen

Requirements

  • Manual dexterity
  • Independent working style
  • Aptitude for calculations
  • Technical understanding
  • Fine motor skills
  • Organisational skills
  • Strong constitution
  • Service awareness
  1. 1Rahmen und Fahrwerksteile von Zweirädern
  2. 2Prüfen und warten Ersetzen und Nachrüsten von Zweirad-Komponenten
  3. 3Unterstützen der betrieblichen Abläufe

Where this can lead

Lateral entry or a shortened apprenticeship as a mechanic are possible.

04 · Skills & fit

What it takes

Required skills

  • Manual dexterity
  • Technical understanding
  • Service awareness
  • Organisational skills
  • Independent working style

Personality fit

  • Swiss career path
  • Career transition
  • Professional growth

05 · Daily reality

What the work feels like

Typical day

You stand at the workbench and adjust the gears of a new bicycle under supervision. Afterwards, you check the brake fluid and clean the vehicle for handover to the customer.

  • You assemble and check parts under supervision in the workshop.
  • You assemble new bicycles from manufacturers and set them up.
  • You check the frame, tyres, brakes, and lights for proper function.
  • You replace gear systems and top up brake fluid.
  • You balance wheels and straighten rims and spokes.
  • You advise customers and understand their needs well.
  • You handle administrative tasks and fill out order forms carefully.
  • You manage the stock and assist with inventory counts.
  • You dispose of used materials and batteries in an environmentally friendly way.

Working conditions

You work in workshops, shops, or garages for two-wheelers. Depending on the company, you have direct contact with customers and follow the shop opening hours.

Strengths

  • Manual dexterity
  • Technical understanding
  • Service awareness
  • Organisational skills
  • Independent working style

Trade-offs

  • Physical strain
  • Dirty work
  • Seasonal fluctuations
  • Weekend work

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