Transit Meter Technician - City

About the position

This posting will be used to fill a current vacancy in the Parking Services Division of the Public Transportation and Parking Department within the City of Oklahoma City and is under the direction of an immediate supervisor. However, an eligibility list will be established or supplemented for filling future vacancies in the department, per provisions of the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement. Full performance in this classification requires a working knowledge of Parking Meter Technician tasks and established policies and procedures. Essential job functions include: testing parking dispensing systems for proper operation; collecting meter monies following an assigned route on foot or by operating a vehicle; making daily deposits of collected parking dispensing systems monies to designated bank; completing various written forms, such as, deposit slips, work reports; transaction log, etc.; and performing general meter maintenance tasks and intricate repairs to parking dispensing systems mechanisms and housing. Additional duties include, but are not limited to assisting in the training of less experienced workers; maintaining meter shop records; and performing other related tasks in both the field and shop. This job requires mechanical aptitude, the ability to use precision hand tools and follow well-defined procedures and repair techniques. The duties are frequently performed independently with the employee receiving general instructions in verbal and written form. The Parking Meter Technician may act as a lead worker while in the field and may assume responsibility for supervising shop activities in the supervisor's absence.

Responsibilities

• Testing parking dispensing systems for proper operation
• Collecting meter monies following an assigned route on foot or by operating a vehicle
• Making daily deposits of collected parking dispensing systems monies to designated bank
• Completing various written forms, such as deposit slips, work reports, transaction log, etc.
• Performing general meter maintenance tasks and intricate repairs to parking dispensing systems mechanisms and housing
• Assisting in the training of less experienced workers
• Maintaining meter shop records
• Performing other related tasks in both the field and shop

Requirements

• Skill in utilizing a variety of small hand tools
• Skill in recording information accurately
• Ability to disassemble and reassemble parking dispensing systems mechanisms
• Ability to train less experienced workers in performance of tasks
• Ability to repair, clean, install, adjust, and maintain various types of parking dispensing systems
• Ability and skill in following written and verbal instructions
• Willingness to assume responsibility for work performed and decisions made
• Possession of a valid Driver License (Operator)

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Robust benefits