The Job Description for a Service Technician
If you have ever seen a vending machine, a service technician is responsible for making sure that it functions. According to the Occupational Information Network, service technicians can also be known as coin, vending and amusement machine servicers and repairers.
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Responsibilities
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According to the Occupational Information Network, a service technician installs, adjusts, services or repairs vending, coin or amusement machinery, such as juke boxes, video games, slot machines and pinball machines.
Requirements
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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, a driver's license is required for those who drive to repair and stock machines.
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Education and Training
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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, most employees learn service technician skills through on-the-job training. Employers are hiring more applicants with some high school or vocational school training. Courses, such as electronics, machine repair and refrigeration are particularly useful.
Earnings
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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, coin, vending and amusement machine servicers and repairers earned a national mean hourly wage of $15.27 and a national mean annual wage of $31,760 in May 2009.
Outlook
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According to the National Employment Matrix from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for coin, vending and amusement machine servicers and repairers is expected to increase at a rate of seven percent from 2008 through 2018.
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References
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Coin, Vending and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2009: Coin, Vending and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers
- Occupational Information Network: Coin, Vending and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers
- Photo Credit coin image by haemengine from Fotolia.com
