Also called: ATM Field Technician
Repairs ATMs and self-checkout machines at banks, stores, and gas stations.
An ATM tech drives a route, clears jammed bills, replaces card readers and printers, and updates software, sometimes in tiny closets behind bank walls.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. Electronics training or on-the-job training.
Ways in: Trade school, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Electronics Technology (2-year).
Shrinking (about -2% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 49-2011: Decline (-1% or lower).
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Remote software fixes and falling cash use mean fewer service calls; jammed bills, card readers and self-checkouts still need hands.
Classes: Electronics CTE, Computer Science, Algebra, Business.
Official data: O*NET occupation 49-2011.
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