Parking Meter Collector

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

5d • $19 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) is seeking a Parking Meter Collector to support curbside parking operations. This role involves the maintenance of the Denver parking meter fleet, asset management, and assisting other teams with permitting and large events. DOTI is committed to providing equitable services and has a culture centered around investing in people, operating with discipline, using data to drive decisions, and delivering results.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
• None
• A valid Driver’s License is required as a condition of employment.
• Ability to frequently lift and carry 50 to 100 pounds safely.
• Basic computer proficiency, including experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to walk, stand, and perform physical duties for up to six hours per day.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling cash, documentation, deposit records and time management.
• Demonstrates professionalism, effective communication, and a customer-focused approach when interacting with coworkers, stakeholders, and members of the public.
• Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.
• Probationary employees are not eligible to apply to open positions until they’ve successfully passed probation.

Responsibilities

• Collects coin canisters from parking meters along established routes and deposits them into the collection cart canister.
• Performs routine maintenance on parking meter vaults, locking mechanisms, canisters, and collection carts; resets meter revenue-tracking software memory.
• Identifies and documents parking meters requiring repair beyond routine maintenance, records issues, and submits repair requests to the supervisor for maintenance technician follow-up.
• Prepares daily work reports and related documentation, ensuring accuracy of collection canisters, identification tags, route numbers, vehicle information, and bank deposit forms.
• Operates a collection vehicle along designated routes to collect meter revenue and make bank deposits.
• Adheres to all safety practices and procedures, maintaining environmental and spatial awareness at all times.
• Ensures parking meters are covered or uncovered in accordance with permits.
• Employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other City agencies to support core functions of the City during a City-wide emergency declared by the Mayor.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year
• 12 paid holidays
• 1 personal holiday
• 1 Wellness Day
• 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED