Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers
SOC Code: 49-9091 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Install, service, adjust, or repair coin, vending, or amusement machines including video games, juke boxes, pinball machines, or slot machines.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $46,342 | $58,032 | $69,701 | $81,390 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $45,136 | $56,742 | $68,328 | $79,934 |
| Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $46,654 | $57,075 | $67,475 | $77,896 |
| Cleveland, OH | $35,110 | $48,360 | $61,589 | $74,838 |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $50,502 | $58,157 | $65,790 | $73,445 |
| Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $50,502 | $58,157 | $65,790 | $73,445 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $39,936 | $51,085 | $62,213 | $73,362 |
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | $42,931 | $52,874 | $62,837 | $72,779 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $50,253 | $57,429 | $64,626 | $71,802 |
| Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $41,870 | $51,813 | $61,776 | $71,718 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Repairing | 3.5 | |
| Equipment Maintenance | 3.4 | |
| Troubleshooting | 3.2 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.0 | |
| Operation and Control | 3.0 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.0 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.9 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.9 | |
| Critical Thinking | 2.9 | |
| Monitoring | 2.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Computers and Electronics | 4.0 |
| Mechanical | 3.5 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.5 |
| English Language | 3.0 |
| Engineering and Technology | 2.5 |
| Administrative | 2.5 |
| Sales and Marketing | 2.5 |
| Mathematics | 2.4 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 91.6% |
| Some college | 7.6% |
Typical Tasks
- 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.
- Clean and oil machine parts.
- Record transaction information on forms or logs, and notify designated personnel of discrepancies.
- Maintain records of machine maintenance and repair.
- Replace malfunctioning parts, such as worn magnetic heads on automatic teller machine (ATM) card readers.
- Adjust and repair coin, vending, or amusement machines and meters and replace defective mechanical and electrical parts, using hand tools, soldering irons, and diagrams.
Technology Skills
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