According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Keep records of merchandise distributed and money collected. | 89% |
| Fill machines with products, ingredients, money, and other supplies. | 88% |
| Inspect machines and meters to determine causes of malfunctions and fix minor problems such as jammed bills or stuck products. | 86% |
| Collect coins and bills from machines, prepare invoices, and settle accounts with concessionaires. | 85% |
| Test machines to determine proper functioning. | 84% |
| Make service calls to maintain and repair machines. | 81% |
| Replace malfunctioning parts, such as worn magnetic heads on automatic teller machine (ATM) card readers. | 81% |
| Adjust machine pressure gauges and thermostats. | 81% |
| Maintain records of machine maintenance and repair. | 80% |
| Clean and oil machine parts. | 79% |
| Order parts needed for machine repairs. | 77% |
| Adjust and repair coin, vending, or amusement machines and meters and replace defective mechanical and electrical parts, using hand tools, soldering irons, and diagrams. | 75% |
| Prepare repair cost estimates. | 75% |
| Record transaction information on forms or logs, and notify designated personnel of discrepancies. | 75% |
| Disassemble and assemble machines, according to specifications and using hand and power tools. | 73% |
| Contact other repair personnel or make arrangements for the removal of machines in cases where major repairs are required. | 73% |
| Transport machines to installation sites. | 71% |
| Refer to manuals and wiring diagrams to gather information needed to repair machines. | 70% |
| Install machines, making the necessary water and electrical connections in compliance with codes. | 68% |
