Meter Technician

What's in it for you?

• Great Base Pay - $22/hour
• $300 bonus for each person you refer
• Flexible Schedule - AM, PM and Overnight shifts available
• Growth Opportunities
• Pay Activ– On-demand access to earned wages, get up to 50% of your earned wages immediately
• Paid training
• Free company uniform
• Health Coaching & Resources - One-on-one health coaching available to all employees whether you choose to enroll in LAZ Benefits or not
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - you and eligible members of your household have 24/7 access to confidential counseling
• Smoking Cessation Program
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Medical, dental, vision – 3 plan options

About the role

The Meter Technician maintains on-street parking equipment to ensure it is in good working order while also assisting with daily revenue collections.

Responsibilities

• Drive a fleet vehicle safely and efficiently
• Collect revenue from equipment as scheduled following standard operating procedures
• Check and repair, when necessary, all parking meters and pay stations, daily
• Standard check of equipment to include proper operations, paper supply, accuracy of time on system clock, and overall general appearance
• Verify maintenance schedule for daily projects to be completed
• Keep accurate inventory of parts and equipment
• Note and report any safety condition relating to equipment or place of employment
• Housekeeping duties to include cleaning of tools and equipment, shop organization and any other housekeeping tasks as deemed necessary
• Walk assigned route daily noting and correcting any maintenance problems
• Paint meter poles, curbs, equipment as required
• Other related duties as assigned

Requirements

Education: High school diploma or GED required.

Experience: 2+ years in a maintenance or technical role. Experience in general labor and/or assembly. Experience in on-street or routed operations is preferred but not required. Parking industry experience is preferred but not required.

Skills

• General knowledge of the city or area the position is located
• General knowledge of computers
• Excellent mechanical aptitude
• General knowledge of hand-held devices and computers
• Ability to handle challenging and, at times, emotionally-charged situations
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively
• Ability to speak, read, and comprehend the English language
• Must be open to feedback, differing opinions and other points of view
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and timeliness
• Demonstrates the ability to seek improvement
• Excellent teambuilding and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of how to operate various types of motor vehicles
• Ability to produce and maintain an acceptable driving record and unrestricted Illinois drivers' license

Physical Demands

• Willingness to work in the elements – heat, wind, snow, rain, etc.
• Ability to lift, push and pull at least 50 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk and run for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat and lift continuously throughout a shift
• Ability to operate machinery and vehicles