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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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Avg. Salary $40,112.00
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Avg. Wage $20.59
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Minimum Education High school diploma
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Outlook above avg
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Employed 9,200
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In Demand Lower
Also Known As
Coin Operated Machine Stocker, Route Delivery Driver
NOC Codes
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:
- 2006 NOC: Delivery and Courier Service Drivers (7414)
- 2006 NOC-S: Delivery and Courier Service Drivers (H714)
- 2011 NOC: Delivery and courier service drivers (7514)
- 2016 NOC: Delivery and courier service drivers (7514)
Skills Shortage
Employers that Recruited in the Last 2 Years
53%
53%
Average Wage
Starting
Overall
Top
Average Wage
| Starting | $18.44 |
|---|---|
| Overall | $20.59 |
| Top | $23.66 |
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Certification Not Regulated
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Strength Required Lift over 20 kg
Interest Codes
The Vending Machine Route Worker is part of the following larger National Occupational Classification (NOC).
Delivery and Courier Service Drivers
- METHODICAL
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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
- OBJECTIVE
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Interest in driving automobiles, vans and light trucks
- social
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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
Reading Interest Codes
A Quick Guide
The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation.
It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective and Social.
Each set of 3 interest codes is listed in order of importance.
A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.
A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.
Duties
Updated Mar 31, 2019
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:
- Load supplies in a vehicle such as a van or light truck
- Drive to vending machine locations
- Open and refill machines and change product labels if necessary
- Collect money, lock machines, and ensure float bags for coin machines are balanced
- Record the amount of money collected and stock required to refill machines, or download this information into hand-held devices
- Ensure that machines are clean and in good working order
- Ensure adherence to product dates and health codes
- Establish and maintain good customer relations with business owners and operators
- Report damage to machines
- Make minor repairs and report broken machines
They also may deliver and install machines that do not require special electrical or plumbing connections.
Working Conditions
Updated Mar 31, 2019
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.
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Strength Required Lift over 20 kg
Skills & Abilities
Updated Mar 31, 2019
Vending machine route workers need:
- Honesty
- Physical fitness
- Self-motivation
- Good grooming (to present a positive image of their company)
- Interpersonal skills
They should enjoy driving, keeping records, and talking to people.
Educational Requirements
Updated Mar 31, 2019
There are no standard education requirements for vending machine route workers. Employers generally require applicants to:
- Have a valid driver’s licence and a good driving record
- Be bondable (acceptable to bonding companies as responsible, law-abiding people)
- Have at least Grade 10 education and math skills
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.
For a broad list of programs and courses that may be related to this occupation try searching using keywords.
Certification Requirements
Updated Mar 31, 2019
There is currently no provincial legislation regulating this occupation in Alberta.
Employment & Advancement
Updated Mar 31, 2019
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:
- Transportation and Warehousing [pdf]
- Retail Trade [pfd]
- Wholesale Trade [pdf]
- Accommodation and Food Services [pdf]
The employment outlook [pdf] in this occupation will be influenced by a wide variety of factors including:
- Trends and events affecting overall employment, especially in the industries listed above
- Location in Alberta
- Employment turnover (when people leave existing positions)
- Occupational growth (when new positions are created)
- Size of the occupation
In Alberta, the H714: Delivery and Courier Service Drivers occupational group is expected to have an above-average annual growth of 1.9% from 2016 to 2020. In addition to job openings created by employment turnover, 177 new positions are forecasted to be created within this occupational group each year.
Employment turnover is expected to increase as members of the baby boom generation retire over the next few years.
Wage & Salary
Updated Mar 31, 2019
Earnings for vending machine route workers may vary depending on the size of the company and the worker’s experience.
Hourly Wage
For full-time and part-time employees
- Low
- High
- Average
- Median
Starting
Overall
Top
| Wages* | Low (5th percentile) | High (95th percentile) | Average | Median |
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| Starting | $15.00 | $25.00 | $18.44 | $17.00 |
| Overall | $15.00 | $28.50 | $20.59 | $18.75 |
| Top | $15.00 | $33.00 | $23.66 | $23.00 |
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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.
A: High Reliability
Data Reliability Code Definition
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.
Industry Information
| Construction | $66,870 |
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| Manufacturing | $50,327 |
| Wholesale Trade | $48,608 |
| Public Administration | $48,090 |
| Other Services (Repair, Personal Services and Related) | $44,168 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $43,130 |
| Business, Building and Other Support Services | $42,398 |
| ALL INDUSTRIES | $40,112 |
| Retail Trade | $38,729 |
| Information, Culture, Recreation | $34,096 |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | $31,869 |
| Finance, Insurance, Real Estate, Leasing | $26,864 |
Skills Shortage
Employers that Recruited in the Last 2 Years
53%
53%)
Recruiting Employers that Experienced Hiring Difficulties
31%
31%
Employers with Unfilled Vacancies of over 4 Months
3%
3%
Vacancy Rate
2%
Other Sources of Information
Updated Mar 31, 2019
Canadian Automatic Merchandising Association website: www.vending-cama.com
For more information on career planning, education and jobs call the Alberta Supports Contact Centre toll-free at 1-877-644-9992 or 780-644-9992 in Edmonton, or visit an Alberta Supports Centre near you.
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.
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