Enforces the City's vehicle for hire ordinances. Inspects all taxicabs, oversized escorts, and commercial vans.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Enforces the vehicle for hire ordinances; conducts inspections and issues citations to vehicles for hire that are not in compliance.
• Issues applications to permit holders and drivers; accepts and revises applications; creates and issues IDs for permit holders and drivers; receives payments for applications.
• Assist in conducting the taxicab annual meeting.
• Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of vehicle for hire ordinances
• Knowledge of general vehicle maintenance
• Knowledge of permit and driver application requirements
• Knowledge of modern office procedures and methods including computers and applicable software

Skills and Abilities:

• Skill in customer service delivery
• Skill in completing forms accurately 
• Ability to perform basic math and accept fees for applications
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
• Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
• Ability to perform strenuous work and routine work.
• Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Effort Requirements Position will have the following exposures

• Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment Locations Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments
 
 Never

• Construction site
• Confined space 
• Warehouse environment

Sometimes

• Office or similar indoor environment

Often

• Outdoor environment
• Street environment (near moving traffic)
• Vehicles

Exposures Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements
 
Never

• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances

Seldom

• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
• Communicable diseases

Sometimes

• Individuals with known violent backgrounds
• Moving mechanical parts
• Fumes or airborne particles

Frequently

• Individuals who are hostile or irate
• Loud noises (85 decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

Often

• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)

Travel Position will require the employee to travel
 
Never:

• Regional travel
• National travel
• International travel

Often

• Local travel

Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency
• At least one (1) year of experience in customer service, mechanical inspections, or law enforcement. 

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Vehicle State Inspector Certification from the Texas Department of Public Safety. 

Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.

Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.

Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) 791-7480 two days prior to the scheduled interview and/or test if applicable.