Median Annual Wage: $31,860
Education: High school diploma or equivalent (87%); Post-secondary certificate (11%); Some college, no degree (2%)
Projected Growth: Decline (-3% or lower)
Related Job Titles: Service Technician; Vending Technician; Field Service Technician; Slot Technician; Vending Service Technician; Fountain Vending Mechanic; Full Service Vending Driver; Vending Mechanic; Cooler Deliverer; Full Service Vendor
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers.
More Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Careers
- Fill machines with products, ingredients, money, and other supplies.
- Keep records of merchandise distributed and money collected.
- Collect coins and bills from machines, prepare invoices, and settle accounts with concessionaires.
- Make service calls to maintain and repair machines.
- Inspect machines and meters to determine causes of malfunctions and fix minor problems such as jammed bills or stuck products.
- Test machines to determine proper functioning.
- Contact other repair personnel or make arrangements for the removal of machines in cases where major repairs are required.
- Clean and oil machine parts.
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers.
- Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
- Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
- Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
- Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
- Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
- Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers.
