What it pays
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Half of all Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers in the U.S. earn more than $47,450 a year — the middle 80% land between $34,320 and $66,370. About 26,410 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Craft and related trades workers earn about ₹16,825 a month on average — around ₹2.0 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$47,450typical pay / year
26,410people in this work
$66,370+top 10% earn
₹2.0 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Fixing5
Fill machines with money
+Put today’s cash float into Route 12 machines at Baker Street, Elm Corner and Pine Mall, rotate the bills so…
Fill machines with money
+Put today’s cash float into Route 12 machines at Baker Street, Elm Corner and Pine Mall, rotate the bills so the oldest go first, record new totals on the route sheet and report any coin jams before leaving each site.
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Repair machines
+Fix the coin chute and jammed dispenser at the Baker Street machine, replace the worn bill acceptor spring,…
Repair machines
+Fix the coin chute and jammed dispenser at the Baker Street machine, replace the worn bill acceptor spring, test a full vend cycle, note parts used and time on the maintenance log so I can order the spring for spare stock.
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Adjust machines
+Calibrate the temperature gauge and tension on the Pine Mall machine so papers feed smoothly in cold weather,…
Adjust machines
+Calibrate the temperature gauge and tension on the Pine Mall machine so papers feed smoothly in cold weather, run three test vends, adjust feed rollers until no misfeeds, then update the route record with settings and next check date.
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Install machines
+Install the new vending unit at Elm Corner, bolt it to the pad, wire the power and ground, load the first…
Install machines
+Install the new vending unit at Elm Corner, bolt it to the pad, wire the power and ground, load the first stock rotation with fresh papers on top, register the serial and location on the route sheet and photograph the completed install.
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Oil machine parts
+Oil the feed rollers, hinges and coin mechanism on Pine Mall and Baker Street machines with light lubricant,…
Oil machine parts
+Oil the feed rollers, hinges and coin mechanism on Pine Mall and Baker Street machines with light lubricant, wipe excess, run two vends to distribute oil, log parts serviced and lubrication date on the maintenance record.
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The daily work17
Remove cash from vending machines
+Empty the coin and cash boxes at the corner newsstand and two subway kiosks, count and bag notes and coins…
Remove cash from vending machines
+Empty the coin and cash boxes at the corner newsstand and two subway kiosks, count and bag notes and coins separately, reconcile to today's route takings sheet, note any jams or bill acceptor faults, then deposit the cash at the depot by 4:30 PM.
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Conduct visual inspections of machines
+Walk the route and inspect each vending machine for exterior damage, clear product jams, check temperatures…
Conduct visual inspections of machines
+Walk the route and inspect each vending machine for exterior damage, clear product jams, check temperatures and expiry dates, photograph any faults, note meter readings and refill needs, then upload the inspection entries before finishing the shift.
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Carry out stock rotation
+Rotate stock at the corner newsstand, moving older bundles and papers to the front, replace damaged copies,…
Carry out stock rotation
+Rotate stock at the corner newsstand, moving older bundles and papers to the front, replace damaged copies, record quantities taken and left on today's stock sheet, and flag low items so depot restock can schedule pickups tomorrow morning.
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Replace malfunctioning parts, such as worn magnetic heads on automatic teller machine (ATM) card readers.
+Replace worn magnetic heads and any failing read-path parts on the ATM card reader at 142 Elm Street route…
Replace malfunctioning parts, such as worn magnetic heads on automatic teller machine (ATM) card readers.
+Replace worn magnetic heads and any failing read-path parts on the ATM card reader at 142 Elm Street route stop, test three sample cards until reads are clean, log part serials and time, and move repaired unit back to service today.
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Order parts needed for machine repairs.
+Order two replacement magnetic heads, one read-head alignment kit, and one set of spares to top up route…
Order parts needed for machine repairs.
+Order two replacement magnetic heads, one read-head alignment kit, and one set of spares to top up route stock, charge to budget code 4607, request next-day delivery to the South Depot before Friday and confirm the order by email.
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Keep records of merchandise distributed and money collected.
+Record today's merchandise drops and cash collections for Route 7: list each box ID, papers delivered, coins…
Keep records of merchandise distributed and money collected.
+Record today's merchandise drops and cash collections for Route 7: list each box ID, papers delivered, coins and bills collected, discrepancies, and sign with time so I can reconcile with bank deposit tomorrow.
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Disassemble and assemble machines, according to specifications and using hand and power tools.
+Take the vending unit at 88 Pine Avenue apart to access jammed dispenser, follow the machine spec sheet,…
Disassemble and assemble machines, according to specifications and using hand and power tools.
+Take the vending unit at 88 Pine Avenue apart to access jammed dispenser, follow the machine spec sheet, replace worn gears with new ones, reassemble, torque fasteners to spec and run a five-cycle function check.
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Install machines, making the necessary water and electrical connections in compliance with codes.
+Install the new paper vending machine at 221 Oak Street: level the unit, connect the dedicated GFCI-protected…
Install machines, making the necessary water and electrical connections in compliance with codes.
+Install the new paper vending machine at 221 Oak Street: level the unit, connect the dedicated GFCI-protected outlet, plumb the condensate hose to the floor drain per code, test power and seals, and file the permit photo.
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Fix minor problems
+Fix the dispenser that won't accept coins at 56 Maple Road: clear coin path, replace the two worn springs,…
Fix minor problems
+Fix the dispenser that won't accept coins at 56 Maple Road: clear coin path, replace the two worn springs, calibrate coin sensor until acceptance rate exceeds 95%, note parts used and record the time on today's task sheet.
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Make service calls
+Log today's vending-machine service calls for route 7, note machines checked, stock rotated, temperatures…
Make service calls
+Log today's vending-machine service calls for route 7, note machines checked, stock rotated, temperatures adjusted, flag any low-roll or jam incidents, and send the consolidated service log to depot by 5pm so dispatch can reassign repairs.
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Contact repair personnel
+Call the on-call repair tech for the south district about the jammed machine at 112 Main Street, give the…
Contact repair personnel
+Call the on-call repair tech for the south district about the jammed machine at 112 Main Street, give the fault details, request a next-day visit between 9–11am, and add the appointment and technician name to the machine's service record.
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Arrange for machine removal
+Arrange removal of the out-of-service machine at the corner of Park and 3rd, confirm pickup window this week,…
Arrange for machine removal
+Arrange removal of the out-of-service machine at the corner of Park and 3rd, confirm pickup window this week, record the removal authorization number, and update inventory so depot knows to collect and dispose.
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Collect coins and bills
+Collect cash from the seven machines on Route 12, count coins and bills at each stop, log totals and coin…
Collect coins and bills
+Collect cash from the seven machines on Route 12, count coins and bills at each stop, log totals and coin roll counts, bundle deposits, and upload the deposit summary to finance by close of shift.
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Prepare invoices
+Prepare invoices for last month's machine placements and restocks, list machine IDs, placement locations,…
Prepare invoices
+Prepare invoices for last month's machine placements and restocks, list machine IDs, placement locations, delivered quantities and unit prices, total per concessionaire, and export a printable invoice pack for Monday's billing run.
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Settle accounts with concessionaires
+Reconcile accounts with the stadium concessionaire: pull last six weeks' delivery and collection records,…
Settle accounts with concessionaires
+Reconcile accounts with the stadium concessionaire: pull last six weeks' delivery and collection records, adjust for returns and shortfalls, propose a settlement total, and email the agreed figures and transfer instructions to their finance lead by Wednesday.
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Inventory tracking
+Update the inventory tracking for today's route: note fifty-two newspapers loaded, three extras left at the…
Inventory tracking
+Update the inventory tracking for today's route: note fifty-two newspapers loaded, three extras left at the depot, one damaged stack discarded, reconcile counts against route manifest, and flag shortfall for tomorrow's downtown delivery.
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Inventory tracking
+Update the inventory tracking of newspaper bundles for the Saturday route: count remaining weekday and…
Inventory tracking
+Update the inventory tracking of newspaper bundles for the Saturday route: count remaining weekday and weekend bundles, note damaged wraps, assign extra copies to Oak Street drop, and save the route balance so I can print tomorrow's delivery manifest.
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