Temporary - Parking Meter Technician I or II

Minimum Qualifications
Parking Meter Technician I

Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus one (1) year of experience in an electronics maintenance role.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid Texas Driver License.

Parking Meter Technician II
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus three (3) years of experience in an electronics maintenance role.
• Education may substitute for experience up to two (2) years.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid Texas Driver License.

Notes to Applicants
The Parking Meter Technician will work in the Austin Transportation and Public Works Department, Parking Enterprise Division. The position will be responsible for ensuring the continuous operation of the on-street metered parking systems, including performing diagnostic evaluations, repair and maintenance of solar electronic single space meters and solar electronic pay stations.

Driving Requirement:
This position requires a Valid Texas Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. In addition, must have a Texas Commercial Driver License or ability to obtain within five (5) months of employment or approved extension by Department Director or designee. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

Additional Information:
To be considered for employment in this position applicants must comply with Department of Transportation Federal Regulations and the City of Austin Drug Policy.

Watch the video linked below to learn more about Austin Transportation and Public Works and its role in the region’s mobility landscape.

Inside TPW : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu4fqWGoH0E

Working for the City of Austin provides a number health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. For more information on City of Austin Benefits click here!

Regarding your Application:

A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Please list your complete employment history (to include all job duties responsibilities and employment dates) on your online application. The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (e.g., “see resume” or “see Linked In Profile”). Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary.

Assessment:

This position may require a skills assessment.

Close Job Posting:

Department may close the job posting at any time after 7 days.

90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy:

This posting may be used to fill other vacancies in other sections within the Division. Decisions on assigned section will be made at the time of hire based on business needs.

Office Location Notes:

Office location is subject to change based on department needs and programs.

Austin Transportation and Public Works positions are not at 100% remote operation.

Video Conferencing Software Technology:

The Austin Transportation and Public Works Department uses the communication platform, Microsoft Teams, to conduct virtual interviews.
Pay Range
Tech I - $21.18 - 23.56
Tech II - $23.04 - $26.50

Hours
Days and Hours Training will be 6-8 weeks
Monday - Friday: 5:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m..
Once training is complete the schedule will change to:

Tuesday- Saturday, 5:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Hours may change depending on business needs.

Job Close Date 09/09/2024 Type of Posting External Department Transportation & Public Works Regular/Temporary Temporary Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 1501 Toomey Road, Austin, TX, 78704 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience in repair and maintenance of electronic/solar equipment such as computers, copiers or communications.
• Experience in installing, troubleshooting and maintaining electronic parking meters or similar equipment.
• Experience in repair of coin/card accepting vending devices or parking meters.
• Computer experience using Word and Excel.
• Education or training in electronics, electronic repair, or similar.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
This position is posted at multiple levels. Please select the appropriate job description. Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.


Parking Meter Technician I

Parking Meter Technician II
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
This position is posted at multiple levels. Please select the appropriate job description. Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.


Parking Meter Technician I

Parking Meter Technician II
Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The Parking Meter Tech I position requires graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus one (1) year of experience in an electronics maintenance role, and a valid Texas Driver License. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* Please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications referenced above. Detail how you meet the educational requirements (if applicable), account for the years of related experience (if applicable), and explain any substitutions of experience for education, or vice-versa (if applicable).
(Open Ended Question)
* This position requires a valid Texas Driver License. Do you have a valid Texas Driver License or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a valid Texas Driver License by your hire date?

• Yes
• No

* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.

* Do you have experience in cash handling and reconciling end of day cash balances.

• Yes
• No

* Do you have experience in installing, troubleshooting and maintaining electronic parking meters or similar equipment?

• Extensive - related to parking meter repair
• Extensive - in other related
• Some exprience
• No

* Which of the following best describes your proficiency with Microsoft Office 2010, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook?

• None
• Basic-create/edit simple documents, spreadsheets, & emails
• Intermediate-create/edit a variety of documents & spreadsheets; reformat document features such as color, font style and
• Advanced-create/edit complex documents & spreadsheets; integrate features such as tables, charts, mathematic formulas,

* Are you willing to work flexible as well as established hours that may include days, evenings, and weekends?

• Yes
• No

* The successful candidate will be able to meet these minimum physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodations: Continuous outdoor activity, frequent sitting, standing, walking, squatting, bending, twisting upper body, exposure to extreme heat, cold, inclement weather, noise, lifting up to a minimum of 50lbs., client/ customer contact, and indoor activity.

• Yes
• No

* All applicants applying for this job posting should submit a complete application; resumes submitted should mirror the completed application. Starting salary for the top candidate (s) will only be based on overall relevant experience from your employment application, not the resume or cover letter. Your application will be considered incomplete if your application and resume do not mirror and if your application states “see resume”. Do you understand these statements?

• Yes
• No

* How did you hear about this opportunity? Example: Job board (please specify), Career Fair (please specify), 3rd party recruiting firm, etc.
(Open Ended Question)


Optional & Required Documents

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