Vending Service Mechanic

Job post summary

Date posted: April 13, 2026

Pay: $22.50 per hour

Job description:

Local Philadelphia Vending Company is looking to hire a reliable, energetic individual to join our service and install team as a Service Mechanic Technician supporting our vending machines, new high-tech smart cooler and coffee systems solutions.

• Great Opportunity to join our expanding company
• Experience preferred, but willing to train the right technical individuals on emerging vending systems technology
• Must be reliable, on-time and have 2 years of consistent work experience
• Ability to work independently and with a team on the road at client locations and RDS main office, as needed
• Excellent communication skills; experience with hand tools and smartphone communication devices to interact with Dispatcher and update service tickets real-time in Vending/Cantaloupe software.
• Bilingual - Spanish/English Encouraged to apply
• Full time, Monday-Friday - approximately 40 hours
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. on a consistent basis.
• Must be drug free; Qualified Candidates must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen
• RDS operates a drug free work environment and may perform random drug screening

RDS Vending, state of the art “Smart Cooler’ and Coffee Systems Mechanic:

• We are hiring immediately for a full-time Vending Service Mechanic
• Location: Philadelphia Tri-State Service Area – at 7500 Wheeler Street, Philadelphia, PA 19153.
• Schedule: Full time schedule. Monday - Friday, hours may vary. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Driving experience is required; RDS specific equipment training on the job is available. Valid driver license and good driving record required (Background and Motor Vehicle Record check will be performed before hire and annually)
• Pay Range: up to $900 per week to start.
• Annual Driver safety bonus opportunity available – more details at interview

About RDS:

RDS Vending has been serving industries in the greater Philadelphia area since 1989. Based in the Philadelphia Tri-State Area, we are a local, family-owned business serving healthcare, education, manufacturing, corporate, hotel, and retail industries with quality vending programs, micro-markets and office coffee services.

RDS brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. RDS’s solutions include vending, markets, office coffee and snacks.

Job Summary

We are hiring immediately for a full-time vending systems Mechanic position. The mechanic is a key member of the RDS Service team who enables the availability of our products to clients and maintains strong relationships. The mechanic brings reliable access to a wide variety of snacks, foods and beverages to our clients through new innovative machines and markets, helping to create exciting customer experiences. With RDS’ investment in state-of-the-art technology, including “smart coolers”, the mechanic will have the opportunity to expand their skills on the job.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide quality customer service by providing one-on-one attention to detail
• Respond quickly to dispatch calls for machine and equipment repairs or needed maintenance.
• Listen to and resolves service complaints; reports all client and/or customer complaints or equipment mechanical issues to immediate supervisor in a timely manner if not through dispatch
• Call on existing customers to determine adequacy of service; resolve service issues or complaints
• Inspect machines and equipment to determine/locate causes of malfunctions, dismantle machines to gain access to problem areas (re-assembles upon completion of repair)
• Inspect parts to detect wear, misalignment or other problems; remove and replace worn or defective parts; repairs broken parts; realign and adjust components; test machine operation following repair to ensure it is in working order
• Review inventory and requests parts to be ordered as necessary; ships and receives machines; maintains equipment inventory
• Set up and operates mechanical equipment and small hand tools for machine and equipment repair.
• Maintain clean and safe work environment, perform job safely at client sites ensuring any dirt and debris is removed or discarded.
• Perform routine cleaning and sanitation of vending machines and other related equipment to help ensure safety. Inspect machines to ensure they are clean inside and out.
• Assist in vending machine delivery as needed
• Assist in delivery and Installation and set-up of new Micro Markets and state of the art "Smart Coolers" at strategic client locations
• Participate/assist in strategic RDS projects that the service department must complete to support business objectives (e.g., pricing updates, Planogram changes, special vending product promotions)
• Prior to beginning each day’s route, ensure that truck is properly loaded with all parts required to properly service all scheduled machines, including coins for change, as necessary.
• Provide client and customer satisfaction in all aspects of job performance.
• Perform routine cleaning and sanitation of vending machines and other related equipment to help ensure safety.
• Keep company vehicle clean and always organized; perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections. Adheres to stringent RDS driver safety guidelines and reports any vehicle issues or damages to supervisor immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Proficiency in using high tech hand-held devices to respond to send and receive service tickets and provide updates to RDS office and track tech performance.
• Understand and adhere to stringent safety protocols required to operate RDS vehicles which are equipped with new high-tech telematics and cameras to keep our drivers and others safe on the road.
• New Hires will work together with Experienced RDS Vending mechanics to learn additional skills on the job.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits Offered:

• Health insurance
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Paid time Off

Work Location is both on the road at clients locations and in RDS office 7500 Wheeler Street, Philadelphia, PA 19153

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Philadelphia, PA 19153