Coin, Vending, & Amusement Machine Servicers & Repairers

Also Called: Field Service Technician, Service Technician, Slot Technician, Vending Technician

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$28,840

Entry Salary

Below Average

Job outlook

What Coin, Vending, & Amusement Machine Servicers & Repairers do

Install, service, adjust, or repair coin, vending, or amusement machines including video games, juke boxes, pinball machines, or slot machines.

  • Fill machines with products, ingredients, money, and other supplies.
  • 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.
Industry Areas:

Automotive & Machine Repair • Construction

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Work Context

  • Freedom to Make Decisions
  • Electronic Mail
  • Telephone
  • Contact With Others
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Tools

  • Screwdrivers
  • Voltage or current meters
  • Nut drivers
  • Circuit tester
  • Allen wrench

Technology

Electronic mail software
Email software
Microsoft Outlook
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Repairing
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Troubleshooting
  • Operation and Control
  • Operation Monitoring

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics
mechanical
Business
customer service
Arts and Humanities
English language

Education

  • 92% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 8% Post-secondary certificate
  • 1% Associate's degree

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Coin, Vending, & Amusement Machine Servicers & Repairers Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Aircraft Mechanics & Service Technicians

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Mechanics & Installers

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Landscape Architects

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Austin Peay State University

    Clarksville, TN

  • Bay de Noc Community College

    Escanaba, MI

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Stress Tolerance
  • Self Control
  • Dependability
  • Initiative
  • Attention to Detail
  • Adaptability/Flexibility

Values

  • Independence
  • Relationships
  • Support

Abilities

  • Hand and Finger Use
  • Verbal

This is what Coin, Vending, & Amusement Machine Servicers & Repairers across the country typically make.

$13.87 / hour
$28,840 /year

Entry Level

$21.63 / hour
$44,980 /year

Median Level

$30.43 / hour
$63,300 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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