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You Are Here: Vermont Department of Labor ELMIOccupation ProfileComputer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers |
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ELMI Occupation Profile - Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers |
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| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers |
| (O*NET 49-2011.00, SOC 49-2011) |
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What they do
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Repair, maintain, or install computers, word processing systems, automated teller machines, and electronic office machines, such as duplicating and fax machines.
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| Also called: |
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ATM Technician (Automated Teller Machine Technician), Computer Repair Technician, Computer Technician, Copier Technician, Customer Service Engineer, Field Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Field Service Technician, Field Technician, Service Technician
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Wages
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| Vermont - 2020 |
| Percentile1 | Hourly | Yearly |
| 10% |
$ 13.42 |
$27,920 |
| 25% |
$ 15.21 |
$31,630 |
| Median |
$ 17.81 |
$37,030 |
| 75% |
$ 21.14 |
$43,970 |
| 90% |
$ 26.60 |
$55,320 |
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| Average |
$ 18.61 |
$38,700 |
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Industries of Employment
| United States - 2018 |
| Industry | Percent of total |
- Merchant wholesalers, durable goods
| 29% |
- Electronics and appliance stores
| 19% |
| 16% |
| 10% |
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
| 7% |
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Knowledge
| People in this career often know a lot about: |
- Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
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- Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
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- Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
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- Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
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- English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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Skills
| People in this career often have these skills: |
- Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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- Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
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- Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
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- Complex Problem Solving
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
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- Troubleshooting
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
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Interests
| People in this career often prefer these work environments: |
- Realistic
Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
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- Conventional
Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
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- Investigative
Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
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Work Styles
| People in this career will do well at jobs that need: |
- Attention to Detail
Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
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- Analytical Thinking
Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
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- Independence
Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
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- Dependability
Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
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- Persistence
Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
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Other Resources
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Projected Employment
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| Burlington-South Burlington, VT Metropolitan NECTA |
| 2018 employment |
32 |
| 2028 employment |
31 |
Annual percent change
(compounded) |
-0.3% |
Annual projected job openings
(due to change and separations) |
3 |
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Education and Experience:
- Typical education needed for entry
Some college, no degree
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- Work experience in a related occupation
None
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- Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency
Short-term on-the-job training
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| Based on BLS Education and Training Classifications |
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Job Zone
| Medium Preparation Needed |
- Specific Vocational Preparation Range
(6.0 to < 7.0) - A typical worker will require
over 1 year up to and including 2 years
of training to achieve average performance in this occupation.
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Education Level
| How much education do most people in this career have? |
| Education level |  | Percent of
U.S. Workers |
Doctoral or professional degree
or post-MA certificate | | 0% |
Master's degree or
post-BA certificate | | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree | | 0% |
| Associate's degree | | 33% |
Certificate or some college,
no degree | | 39% |
High school diploma
or equivalent | | 28% |
| Less than high school diploma | | 0% |
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Abilities
| People in this career often have talent in: |
- Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
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- Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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- Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
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- Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
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- Finger Dexterity
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
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Work Activities
| In general, what you might do: |
- Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
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- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
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- Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
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- Interacting With Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
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- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
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Detailed Work Activities
| What you might do in a day: |
- Reassemble equipment after repair.
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- Confer with customers or users to assess problems.
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- Disassemble equipment to inspect for deficiencies.
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- Train customers in the use of products.
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- Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
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Tasks
| On the job, you would: |
- Reassemble machines after making repairs or replacing parts.
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- Converse with customers to determine details of equipment problems.
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- Disassemble machines to examine parts, such as wires, gears, or bearings for wear or defects, using hand or power tools and measuring devices.
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- Advise customers concerning equipment operation, maintenance, or programming.
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- Align, adjust, or calibrate equipment according to specifications.
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