Vending Machine Route Worker
Vending machine route workers fill, clean, and maintain vending machines that dispense change or products in places such as offices, schools, and hotels.
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In Canada, the federal government groups and organizes occupations based on a National Occupational Classification (NOC) system. This alis occupation may not reflect the entire NOC group it is part of. Data for the NOC group can apply across multiple occupations.
The NOC system is updated every 5 years to reflect changes in the labour market. Government forms and labour market data may group and refer to an occupation differently, depending on the system used. Here is how this occupation has been classified over time:
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2006 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.
Interest in copying to record information on pick-ups and deliveries, vehicle mileage, fuel costs and any problems; and in performing pre-trip inspections of vehicles
Interest in driving automobiles, vans and light trucks
Interest in speaking to customers to sell products over established routes and accept and make payments for goods; may communicate with central dispatchers using cellular telephones and citizen's band (CB) radios
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The abilities scores range from 1 to 5, with 5 being stronger.
Vending machine route workers usually visit machines in 10 to 20 locations each day. They may have a set route or plan their own routes.
Duties and responsibilities may vary from one company to another. In general, they:
They also may deliver and install machines that do not require special electrical or plumbing connections.
Vending machine route workers drive in all types of weather conditions. However, they spend most of their time indoors servicing machines. They usually work shifts from early morning to mid-afternoon. They may work weekends and holidays or be on call. Overtime may be required during busy periods or when driving conditions are poor. In rural areas, long-distance travel may be needed.
Vending machines are usually exposed to pedestrian traffic. Working conditions around them often are cramped. The work is physically demanding. Vending machine workers routinely lift and carry heavy supplies and bend and stoop to load machines.
Personal protective equipment such as steel-toed boots may be required.
Vending machine route workers need:
They should enjoy driving, keeping records, and talking to people.
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2016 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.
This chart shows which job skills are currently in highest demand for this occupational group. It was created using this occupation's 100 most recent Alberta job postings, collected between Mar 03, 2023 and Mar 25, 2023.
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Tasks: Operate and drive automobiles, vans and light trucks to pick up and deliver various items and products | 92 |
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Tasks: Load and unload goods | 91 |
Tasks: Record trip information such as vehicle mileage, fuel costs and any problems | 81 |
Tasks: Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle | 80 |
Tasks: Use maps and other trip planning aids | 79 |
Tasks: Professionalism in customer service | 66 |
Tasks: Receive and relay information to central dispatch | 66 |
Construction Specialization: Reliability | 58 |
Construction Specialization: Flexibility | 53 |
Construction Specialization: Organized | 51 |
There are no standard education requirements for vending machine route workers. Employers generally require applicants to:
Employers may prefer to hire high school graduates. They may also prefer workers who are familiar with hand-held technology, have training related to computers or electronics, or have experience related to inventory management.
Workers may need a Construction Safety Training System certificate. They may need private, site-specific training to access vending machines on some construction sites.
Vending machine workers are trained on the job. They should be aware of security and safety issues.
To expand or narrow your search for programs related to this occupation, visit Post-Secondary Programs.
Completing a program does not guarantee entrance into an occupation. Before enrolling in an education program, prospective students should look into various sources for education options and employment possibilities. For example, contact associations and employers in this field.
There is currently no provincial legislation regulating this occupation in Alberta.
Source: 2019-2023 Alberta Regional Occupational Demand Outlook
Route workers are employed by vending machine companies and food and beverage manufacturers.
Experienced workers may move into vending machine repair or supervisory positions. For more information, see the Vending Machine Technician occupational profile.
Vending machine route workers are part of the larger 2011 National Occupational Classification 7514: Delivery and courier service drivers. In Alberta, 78% of people employed in this classification work in the following industries:
The employment outlook [pdf] in this occupation will be influenced by a wide variety of factors including:
In Alberta, the 7514: Delivery and courier service drivers occupational group is expected to have a below-average annual growth of 1.5% from 2019 to 2023. In addition to job openings created by employment turnover, 136 new positions are forecasted to be created within this occupational group each year.
Note
NOC groups often include several related occupations. Although there is labour market data for the larger NOC group, this occupation makes up only a part of that group. It means data for this occupation may be different than the data shown. For example, only some of the new positions to be created will be for this occupation. It also applies to other data for the NOC group such as number of people employed.
Source: 2019-2023 Alberta Regional Occupational Demand Outlook
Employment turnover is expected to increase as members of the baby boom generation retire over the next few years.
Earnings for vending machine route workers may vary depending on the size of the company and the worker’s experience.
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2016 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.
Unless otherwise noted, the data shown here is for all industries and all regions in Alberta.
All wage estimates are hourly except where otherwise indicated. Wages and salaries do not include overtime hours, tips, benefits, profit shares, bonuses (unrelated to production), and other forms of compensation.
To see the full survey data for this NOC group, visit the wage profile.
Other wage sources
To make an informed wage and salary decision, research other wage sources [pdf] to supplement this data.
High Reliability, represents a CV of less than or equal to 6.00% and 30 survey observations and/or represents 50% or more of all estimated employment for the occupation.
Wages* | Low (5th percentile) | High (95th percentile) | Average | Median |
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Starting | $15.00 | $24.22 | $18.72 | $18.10 |
Overall | $15.00 | $28.85 | $20.87 | $21.15 |
Top | $15.00 | $37.02 | $24.22 | $24.02 |
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* All wage estimates are hourly except where otherwise indicated. Wages and salaries do not include overtime hours, tips, benefits, profit shares, bonuses (unrelated to production) and other forms of compensation.
Pay brackets for hourly wages
Other Services (Repair, Personal Services and Related) | $53,748 |
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Public Administration | $52,273 |
Transportation and Warehousing | $46,980 |
Retail Trade | $41,329 |
Manufacturing | $40,981 |
Health Care & Social Assistance | $40,757 |
ALL INDUSTRIES | $40,674 |
Wholesale Trade | $40,105 |
Information, Culture, Recreation | $36,315 |
Accommodation & Food Services | $19,587 |
Canadian Automatic Merchandising Association website: www.vending-cama.com
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Updated Mar 31, 2019. The information contained in this profile is current as of the dates shown. Salary, employment outlook, and educational program information may change without notice. It is advised that you confirm this information before making any career decisions.