Uniformed Traffic Officer

LAZ Parking; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Optional life insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Travel expense reimbursement

Job summary

LAZ Parking is seeking a Uniformed Traffic Officer in Columbus, OH to enforce local parking ordinances and assist customers with parking needs. The role involves accurately keying vehicle license plates and issuing parking citations using a handheld system.

The position requires strong customer service, cash handling, and outdoor work experience, with opportunities to handle special assignments and data entry tasks. The role is non-exempt and may include overtime per applicable laws.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service experience.
• Cash handling experience is required.
• Parking industry experience is preferred but not required.
• A minimum of 6 months of outdoor work experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor on-street parking meters for violations following an assigned route.
• Issue City/Municipality approved parking citations for violations.
• Upload a handheld computer to obtain current information for daily work.
• Screen for parking placards and permits for special privileges.
• Resolve customer complaints per policies and procedures.
• Maintain and care for all company-issued equipment.
• Assist with special assignments and projects as requested.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Parking industry experience

Outdoor work experience

Job description

About Us

Here at LAZ Parking, we often say, it's not what we do, it's the way we do it. We are more than just the fastest growing and largest privately held parking company in the country, we believe that the work we do and how we treat people can really make a difference.

About Us

Here at LAZ Parking, we often say, it's not what we do, it's the way we do it. We are more than just the fastest growing and largest privately held parking company in the country, we believe that the work we do and how we treat people can really make a difference.

The Spirit Of The Position

Uniformed Traffic Officer provides operational support through upholding and enforcing the local parking ordinances while assisting customers with parking needs. The Uniformed Traffic Officer will accurately key vehicle license plates utilizing a Handheld Ticket Issuance System to issue parking citations.

What does a day in the life of a LAZ Uniformed Traffic Officer look like?

• Monitor on-street parking meters for vehicles violating parking ordinances by following an assigned route.
• Issue City/Municipality approved parking citations for vehicles violating ordinances per policies and procedures.
• Upload a handheld computer to obtain current information required for work daily.
• Screen for parking placards and permits for special privileges within approved areas.
• Resolve customer complaints per policies and procedures.
• Maintain and care for all company-issued equipment.
• Assist with any special assignments and projects as requested.
• Other related duties as assigned.

What would we like you to bring to the team?

• Strong customer service experience.
• Cash handling experience is required.
• Parking industry experience is preferred but not required.
• A minimum of 6 months of outdoor work experience is required.

If You Are

• Dynamic. You're charismatic, full of energy, and happy to help in any way you can.
• Dependable. Responsible is your middle name. You never disappoint because it's not in your nature.
• Good under pressure. You don't fold and get overwhelmed easily.
• Proficient in basic math.
• Communicate professionally and effectively.
• A team player. You're open to different opinions and can help motivate your team.
• Capable of working in an unsupervised setting.

Physical Demands

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

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential duties/functions.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Compensation

This position is eligible for overtime in accordance with applicable law.

LAZ Also Provides Additional Benefits Such As

• Optional life insurance
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Reimbursement for approved travel expenses

LAZ is an equal opportunity employer. We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. We make all employment decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting our employees and administering our personnel policies, without regard to protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. We are dedicated to ensuring that all decisions regarding personnel are in accordance with our principles of equal employment opportunity.

LAZ Parking participates in E-Verify.