Parking Meter Repairperson (R4), Transportation Division

Job Description

Statement of Duties

Position is responsible for collecting n,.oney from parking meters; installing, maintaining, and repairing parking meters; removing and displacing parking meters; and ensuring for cleanliness and proper working condition of the City's parking meters.

Supervision

Employee works under the general supervision of the Traffic Engineer and/or designee, where clear, detailed, and specific instructions govern the work, or are explained with each assignment. Employee works as instructed and consults with the supervisor as needed on all matters not specifically covered in the guidelines or instructions. The supervisor reviews the work in progress or upon completion.

Employee does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Employee does not have access to any confidential information.

Job Environment

The work consists of routine or repetitive tasks and/or operations with few variations in established procedures. Well-defined or detailed rules, instructions, and procedures cover all aspects of work. Employee uses judgment to choose the appropriate practices, procedures, regulations, or guidelines to apply in each case.

Errors may result in damage to equipment, monetary loss, a delay or loss of service.

The employee has frequent contact with the public while collecting money from meters on public streets. Other contacts are with other City departments to give or receive information and assistance.

Position Functions

The essential junctions or duties listed below are intended only as illustration of the various types of work that may be peformed The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to, or extension of, the position.

• Installs, maintains, and repairs parking meters, and ensures for their proper working condition.
• Removes and disposes of unusable parking meters.
• Disassembles, cleans, adjusts, and repairs parking meter heads.
• Replaces worn or broken parts.
• Assists in the collection and counting of money from traffic meters located on public streets throughout the City.
• Performs regular maintenance on all meters, replaces batteries, lubricates locks, and cleans meters.
• Attends training and workshops, as needed, to remain abreast of meter repair techniques.
• Participates in snow and ice removal operations and other emergencies as declared by the City.
• Performs similar or related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Recommended Minimum Qualifications

Physical and Mental Requirements

Work is performed primarily outdoors on city streets. Employee is exposed to outdoor weather conditions, and fumes or airborne particles more than 2/3rd of the time; and moving mechanical parts up to 2/3rd of the time. Employee is required to·stand, walk, and use hands more than 2/3rd of the time; talk or listen up to 2/3rd of the time; and sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and reach with hands and arms up to 1/3rd of the time. Employee duties involve close hand and eye coordination and physical dexterity. Employee frequently lifts up to 60 lbs. Equipment operated includes heavy trucks, light trucks, power tools, hand tools, and meters. Normal vision is required for the position.

Education and Experience

A candidate for this position should have a High School diploma or equivalent and a minimum of one (1) year prior work experience. Employee is required to possess a valid Massachusetts Drivers License. A candidate for this position is required to have a Class B Commercial Drivers License. Class A preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

A candidate for this position should have knowledge of:

• Working knowledge of methods and materials used in the repair of meters.
• Occupational safety precautions.

Skill in:

• Customer service.
• Installation, repair and maintaining meters with the use of close hand/eye coordination and physical dexterity.

And ability to:

• Perform the physical requirements of position in a safe manner.

Company Description

THE CITY:

The City of Newton is a wonderful place to live and work. Newton has safe and attractive neighborhoods, an excellent public school system, an active community life, multiple transportation systems, proximity to Boston and a well-managed and financially strong City government. The City of Newton has a population of approximately 88,900, with 32,600 housing units and occupies a land area of 18.3 square miles. Newton is principally suburban-residential in character. Unlike many other communities that are established around a single Main Street or downtown, Newton is comprised of thirteen distinctive villages. Newton has a diversified economic base with approximately 4,700 establishments employing approximately 79,500 people. Newton is special in many ways. It is home to a variety of private secondary and post-secondary schools including a portion of Boston College, Lasell University, William James College, Hebrew College, and the UMass Amherst – Mount Ida Campus. The longest stretch of the Boston Marathon runs through the City, including the well-known Heartbreak Hill. Newton-Wellesley Hospital, part of the Mass General Brigham health care system, serves as an important partner to the City. In September 2018, Newton was again ranked #1 in Massachusetts as the best place to live and #12 in the U.S.

OUR GOVERNMENT:

Newton has what is known as a “strong Mayor” form of government with the Mayor having the executive and administrative powers of the City. The legislative branch is comprised of 24 City Councilors. Mayor Ruthanne Fuller was sworn in on January 1, 2018 after serving on the City Council. She ran on a platform of providing Newton’s children with a top-notch education in an inclusive environment where empty nesters, seniors, young families, and people of diverse incomes can live together in vibrant villages and neighborhoods. Mayor Fuller is committed to keeping Newton safe, improving the city’s infrastructure, addressing climate change, providing excellent and responsive city services, and fostering art, culture and community life. The first female Mayor of Newton, she is a tireless advocate for all the city’s residents and is committed to making sure the city is welcoming, inclusive and diverse. The City of Newton was evaluated by Moody’s Investors Services in February 2020 and assigned its highest rating of AAA. Newton was thus well-positioned to weather the pandemic and economic downturn.

AS AN EMPLOYER:

The City of Newton believes that its employees are its greatest asset. To that end, we are committed to supporting our employees by providing competitive wages and growth, a comprehensive benefits package which includes a defined municipal pension plan, quality health and dental insurance plans, generous paid leave benefits, paid holidays, and access to supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation, short term disability plans, flexible spending accounts, and other employee benefits. We also provide access to an Employee Assistance Program and access to employee training and professional development opportunities. We continuously work to review and expand upon our benefit offerings. We encourage you to visit our Human Resources Department website to learn more about our organization and benefits which are available to our employees. And as always, you are encouraged to reach out to our dynamic HR Team by emailing hr@newtonma.gov.

Human Resources Diversity Statement

We recognize our workforce is a source of strength that is vital to our ability to effectively serve the City of Newton’s diverse community. We will:

• Actively recruit, develop, and retain a diverse and talented workforce.
• Proactively address discrimination through education and in partnership with other departments and leaders.
• Serve as a role model to celebrate and nurture diversity.
• Foster inclusion by staying curious and clarifying assumptions.
• Evaluate and develop policies and practices that reflect the diverse nature of our workforce.
• Build and strengthen accountability at all levels to support diversity efforts.

Benefits

• Health insurance - 75% employer sponsored
• Dental insurance
• Two (2) weeks of vacation time per year
• Annual step increases (up to the maximum of the grade)
• Annual cost of living adjustments (COLA)
• Longevity payments after 5 years of continuous service
• 12.5 paid holidays per year
• $1000 clothing allowance per year
• 2 paid floating holidays per year, 2 personal business days per year
• 80 hours of special leave time per year
• Snow bonus - an additional $8.50/hour
• Summer Hours - Friday's off - Monday through Thursday 10 hour work days
• For Fleet Mechanics/Technicians, one (1) time $1500 tool allowance paid out upon completing probationary period
• Availability for overtime
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 457 Deferred Compensation plans
• Metro Credit Union
• Verizon Wireless discount
• Employee Assistance Program
• City Retirement (Mandatory)
• Weekly Direct Deposit
• Opportunity to serve the public and join a dynamic team of dedicated employees