National
| Median wages (2008) |
$14.39 hourly, $29,930 annual |
| Employment (2006) |
48,000 employees |
| Projected growth (2006-2016) |
Decline slowly or moderately (-3% to -9%)
|
| Projected need (2006-2016) |
13,000 additional employees |
49-9091.00 - Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers
Install, service, adjust, or repair coin, vending, or amusement machines including video games, juke boxes, pinball machines, or slot machines.
Sample of reported 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
Tasks
- 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.
- Record transaction information on forms or logs, and notify designated personnel of discrepancies.
- Adjust machine pressure gauges and thermostats.
