Parking Pay Station Technician

City of Portland; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Portland is seeking a Pay Station Technician to repair, monitor, and maintain parking meters and their systems at 2835 N Kerby Ave, Portland, OR. The role involves diagnosing mechanical and electronic issues, installing updates to meter software, and keeping meters graffiti-free.

Strong problem-solving and hands-on technical skills are essential, with a focus on safe city-vehicle operations. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, setting up hardware, performing upgrades,

Qualifications

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

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 metersDrive a van or other city vehicle

Skills

Time management

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Troubleshooting

Critical thinking

Service mindset

Computer systems familiarity

Hand tools usage

Tools

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.

• 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 metersDrive 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

Apply online between September 14, 2026, and September 28, 2026.

Required Application Materials:

• Cover letter.
• Resume
• Answer to Supplemental Questions

Veteran’s Preference documents (e.g., DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter) must be submitted by the closing date.

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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer