Parking Pay Station Technician

City-of-Portland,-Oregon; Kerby (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Portland’s Bureau of Transportation is seeking a Pay Station Technician to repair, monitor, and maintain parking meters and related systems at 2835 N Kerby Ave, Portland. The role requires strong mechanical and electronic skills, problem-solving ability, and the capacity to manage multiple tasks in a public environment.

Candidates must meet specific minimum qualifications and apply online within the stated window. A valid driver's license and pre-placement medical exam are required.

Qualifications

• Good time-management skills required.
• Ability to multi-task across multiple meters and systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for public interaction.
• Outstanding troubleshooting abilities for meters and electronics.
• Critical thinking to diagnose and solve issues quickly.
• Service-oriented attitude for a public-facing role.
• Familiarity with multiple computer systems.
• Experience using small hand tools for installation/removal.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair parking meter equipment and hardware.
• Set up parking meter hardware and install software.
• Perform regular upgrades to meters and components.
• Troubleshoot issues with meters and related systems.
• Create and maintain electronic repair records.
• Train and collaborate with team members.
• Interact with the public, providing technical support.
• Repair vandalized meters and graffiti on meters.
• Operate city vehicle as needed.

Skills

Good time-management skills

Ability to multi-task

Strong interpersonal and communication

Outstanding troubleshooting skills

Critical-thinker

Service-oriented persona

Familiar with computer systems

Experience with small hand tools

Job description

Job Appointment: Full-Time
Work Schedule: 6am - 4pm with every other Monday off
Work location: 2835 N KERBY AVE, PORTLAND OR 97227
Union Representation: Portland City Laborers 483 (PCL)
Benefits: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefits for this position.
To view current labor agreements, please visit https://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor-agreements

The Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Pay Station Technician team is looking to add a motivated meter technician to repair, monitor, and maintain our parking meters and their systems. In this role, you will be focused on diagnosing and repairing issues with both mechanical and electronic components. Installing updates and upgrades to parking meter programs and components. Cleaning and keeping our meters free of graffiti and vandalism. To be successful as a Pay Station Technician, you should possess excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills, solid technical and mechanical knowledge, and good task managing abilities. A Pay Station Technician should enhance the team dynamic. They should be able to provide timely technical and mechanical support and introduce new programs and components to enhance and improve technology in the organization.

Parking Meter Technician Responsibilities:

• Maintain and repair technological and mechanical equipment for parking meters
• Set up parking meter hardware
• Install parking meter software
• Perform regular upgrades
• Perform troubleshoot activities
• Create and maintain electronic records of repairs and fixes
• Train and collaborate with other team members
• Interacting with the public, providing technical support
• Repairing vandalized parts and graffiti from meters
• Drive a van or other city vehicle

Questions? Terrol Johnson Senior Recruiter [e-mail]

Applicants should specifically address and demonstrate in their cover letter and résumé how their education, training, and/or experience meet each of the following minimum qualifications:

1. Good time-management skills
2. Ability to multi-task
3. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
4. Outstanding troubleshooting skills
5. Critical-thinker and problem solver
6. Service-oriented workplace persona
7. Familiar with a variety of computer systems
8. Experience using small hand tools to assist in the installation and removal of meters and components

Applicant must also possess:

• Valid state driver's license and acceptable driving record at the time of hire
• Take and pass a Pre-Placement medical exam

STEP 1: Apply online between September 14 2026, and September 28 2026

Required Application Materials:

• Cover letter.
  • Details are key! The city uses a merit-based system, so your cover letter should be thorough and specifically address each qualification listed in the "To Qualify" section of the job announcement. Your cover letter can exceed one page to ensure you can provide detailed information for every qualification. Follow the instructions, as a subject matter expert will be evaluating your details to confirm that you meet the minimum requirements.
• Resume
• Answer to Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)

Optional Application Materials:

• Veteran’s Preference documents (e.g., DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter) must be submitted by the closing date.
• Update: As of March 3, 2025, if you have already submitted veteran documents and qualified for preference, you do not need to resubmit them for future recruitments.
• To update or remove veteran preference for this recruitment or from your profile, contact the recruiter listed in the job announcement.

Application Tips:

• Your cover letter can exceed one page but no more than three, to ensure you can provide detailed information for every qualification. A subject matter expert will evaluate your details to confirm that you meet the minimum requirements.
• Your résumé should support the details described in your cover letter.
• How We Determine Pay: The City of Portland is covered by the Oregon EqualPayAct. Your salary is determined based on the experience listed in your resume that is directly related and equivalent to the position for which you are applying. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid, regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all your relevant experience.
• E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
• Do not attach any additional documents.
• Please note thatall completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.
• You can use AI tools to assist with your job application, but please make sure to personalize your responses to supplemental questions. Avoid copying and pasting. We encourage the use of AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.
• All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process.

BOLI: Equal Pay for Workers: State of Oregon

Every worker must get equal pay for equal work regardless of gender, race, age, or other protected characteristics.

Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of September 28 2026

• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and cover letter, is weighted 100%.
• Your resume and cover letter will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
• You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation results. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
• Additional evaluation may be required before the establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of October 5 2026

• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.

Step 4: Selection (Interview): TBD

• The hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview.

Step 5: Offer of Employment: TBD

Step 6: Start Date: TBD

• A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

Timeline is approximate and subject to change

Click here for additional information regarding the following:

• City of Portland Core Values
• Recruitment Process - Work Status
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Veteran Preference
• ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations

Did you know? The City of Portland has How to Apply Videos and offers How to Apply Classes once per month. If you have questions after watching the videos you are invited to contact the recruiter listed on the announcement.

An Equal Opportunity Employer