Route Technician

Accel Entertainment, Inc.; Tinley Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

401(k) and employee assistance program

Job summary

Accel Entertainment, Inc. in Tinley Park, IL seeks a Route Technician responsible for daily cash collection and replenishment across VGTs, RTs and ATMs at contracted locations.

You will drive a company vehicle, ensure timely route execution, maintain secure handling of cassettes, and support warehouse and fleet needs. The role emphasizes reliability, customer service, and strict adherence to safety and Illinois Gaming Board rules, with weekend availability and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 21+ and valid driver’s license.
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite, Salesforce & Outlook.
• Excellent ethics, integrity and customer service orientation.
• Strong attention to detail and time management.
• Ability to adapt to working components of machines and provide service on site.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily collection route requirements including VGT, RT, and ATM replenishments.
• Deliver and collect cassettes/cans on schedule using company vehicle.
• Maintain secure handling of cash items and organize warehouse space for next day routes.
• Communicate equipment needs and route issues to leadership; support fleet needs as required.
• Perform site duties with a professional demeanor and adapt to operational changes.

Skills

Driver's license

Customer service

Attention to detail

Time management

Ethics

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Salesforce

Outlook

Job description

## Route TechnicianApplylocations: Tinley Park, IL: Wheeling, ILtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R-101235**About Us**Accel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: ACEL) is a growing provider of locals-focused gaming and one of the largest terminal operators in the United States, supporting more than 27,000 electronic gaming terminals in over 4,300 third-party local and regional establishments across ten states. Through exclusive long-term contracts, Accel serves licensed non-casino locations including bars, restaurants, convenience stores, truck stops, gaming cafes, and fraternal and veteran establishments. Accel also owns and operates brick and mortar casinos and a racino venue.Accel provides its local partners with a turnkey, full-service, capital-efficient gaming solution that encompasses manufacturing, content, payments, loyalty, 24/7 customer service, data analysis and reporting, and cash logistics. The Company’s racino, Fairmount Park Casino & Racing, opened in April 2025 and features over 270 electronic gaming machines, food and beverage amenities, a sports book, para-mutuel betting and 55 days of thoroughbred horse racing a year. For more information, please visit www.accelentertainment.com.**Job Description****:****SUMMARY:**The primary responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the execution of daily collection team operational needs. Collection operational needs will include, but are not limited to, VGT collections, Redemption Terminal (RT) Replenishments, and all other areas of cash movement. The primary responsibilities will occur with video gaming/amusement equipment owned/operated by the Company and located in contracted establishments; required to enforce established rules and procedures intended to protect employees and customers and assisting in other areas as needed.**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*** Provide and maintain an exceptional customer experience with location staff and patrons* Be timely and punctual for both work and route schedule* Communicating and maintaining proper equipment needs for route teams and collection vans* Delivering and collecting cassettes/cans to and from customer locations per the assigned route schedule, using a company provided vehicle* Unload and deliver cassettes/cans to processing room following route* Required to Drive efficiently and effectively during scheduled routes* Assisting with additional replenishments (RT or ATM), VGT collections, or any other cash item needs* Knowledge of the working components of equipment (VGTs, RTs, ATMs, Amusement devices, etc.)* Effectively communicates with leadership team of any challenges seen on route* Suggests ways to improve route efficiencies* Organize warehouse space within working area; proactively prepare needs for next day routes* Assisting with Fleet Needs for Collection Vehicles* Lends support to other Collection Regions when Staffing needs arise* Other duties as assigned as to meet the operational needs of the Collection Region**QUALIFICATIONS*** Minimum of 21 years of age* A valid driver’s license and maintenance of a satisfactory driving record* Ability to obtain and/or maintain a Terminal Handler’s License from the Illinois Gaming Board* Proficient with Microsoft Suite, Salesforce, and Outlook* Flexible and willing to work long hours, requires availability for weekends; Overtime approved to meet operational need of department* Commitment to being reliable for working scheduled shifts and being on time* Excellent ethics and integrity* Excellent customer service* High attention to detail* Self-motivated and quick learner* Ability to adapt and understand working components of machines and provide service while on site* Professional demeanor**PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT*** Sit for prolonged periods.* Calculate figures and amounts.* Required to drive during the scheduled route* Required to work weekends* Frequently required to stand* Frequently required to walk* Frequently required to sit* Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity* Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl* Continually required to talk or hear* Occasionally lifting 10-25lbs of materials above your shoulders* Frequently required to lift/push cargo or warehouse material ranging between 25- 65 pounds* Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral, depth, and ability to adjust or focus especially when operating company vehicles* Utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard* Exposure to wet and/or humid conditions* Exposure to moving mechanical parts* Exposure to outside weather conditions* The noise level in the work environment usually is moderate#AEGAMINGRED**Base Pay Range****:**$23.00 per hour*This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. The base salary will depend on a number of factors such as: qualifications, experience level, and skillset.**Voluntary full-time employment benefits include medical, dental, and vision; life, AD&D, critical illness, and hospital insurance; short and long-term disability; identity/legal protection; as well as access to FSA and HSA accounts. Full and part-time employees are eligible to contribute to traditional and/or Roth 401(k) plans. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers counseling for a multitude of topics including (but not limited to) mental health, finances, adult care, disability, and grief.*Accel Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.