What is a vending technician and how to become one

Key steps to become a vending technician

1. Explore vending technician education requirements

   Most common vending technician degrees

   Bachelor's

   37.5 %

   High School Diploma

   22.9 %

   Associate

   22.1 %

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2. Start to develop specific vending technician skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Customer Satisfaction	45.23%
   Risk Assessments	12.65%
   Vendor Relationships	10.32%
   Upkeep Procedures	7.33%
   Product Inventory	5.26%

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3. Complete relevant vending technician training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New vending technicians learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a vending technician based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real vending technician resumes.

4. Research vending technician duties and responsibilities

   • Manage paperwork associate with HVAC procedures.
   • Remove and label the hard drives form old PCs.
   • Install, troubleshoot, repair vending equipment.
   • Pack and ship image PCs to off-site locations.

5. Apply for vending technician jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a vending technician job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams