Parking meter servicers are responsible for inspecting, repairing and maintaining parking meters on a designated route.
Their tasks include:
- winding meters according to schedule
- adjusting mechanisms
- using hand tools to repair or replace worn parts
- using wrenches to straighten meter pipes
- replacing broken glass
- disassembling meters to clean and oil parts
Parking meter servicers also keep service records to facilitate preventive maintenance.
Satisfying Aspects
- working without supervision
- working with your hands
- working both outdoors and indoors
- being able to obtain work without much education
Demanding aspects
- being on one's feet for the greater part of a normal working day
- working outdoors even in bad weather
- frustration at having to repair the same meters over and over again
Requirements
A parking meter servicer should:
- be responsible;
- have integrity;
- have technical aptitude;
- enjoy detailed work;
- be able to work with his hands.
School Subjects
No specific requirements.
Compulsory Subjects: None
Recommended Subjects: None
Training
The municipalities which employ parking meter servicers offer on-the-job training.
Employer
- Municipalities
Contact
The nearest municipality office