Parking Meter Jobs (NOW HIRING)

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose - for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $19.29-$24.11/hour. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service

• 457B Retirement Plan

• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year

• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

In this position, you can expect to primarily work in the field, reporting each day to the Denver Performing Arts Complex (1055 13th St., Suite 200) Denver, CO 80202.

• Schedule: Monday through Friday from 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI), through its employees, enhances the quality of life in Denver by efficiently delivering effective, high quality, safe and equitable public infrastructure, and services. For more information, please visit the DOTI website.

DOTI's Commitment to Equity:

• DOTI is committed to providing attention and resources to the areas, assets, and people of the city with the greatest need through equitable contracting, equitable investments, and equitable workforce development.

• DOTI's culture revolves around four key principles: (1) Invest in Our People, (2) Operate with Discipline, (3) Use Data to Drive Decisions, and (4) Deliver Results.

The Transportation Operations team within DOTI has an opening for a Parking Meter Collector. This position will support curbside parking operations, including maintenance of the Denver parking meter fleet, asset management, supporting other teams with permitting and large events.

Specifically, as a Parking Meter Collector you will:

• Collects coin canisters from parking meters along established routes and deposits them into the collection cart canister.

• Performs routine maintenance on parking meter vaults, locking mechanisms, canisters, and collection carts; resets meter revenue-tracking software memory.

• Identifies and documents parking meters requiring repair beyond routine maintenance, records issues, and submits repair requests to the supervisor for maintenance technician follow-up.

• Prepares daily work reports and related documentation, ensuring accuracy of collection canisters, identification tags, route numbers, vehicle information, and bank deposit forms.

• Operates a collection vehicle along designated routes to collect meter revenue and make bank deposits.

• Adheres to all safety practices and procedures, maintaining environmental and spatial awareness at all times.

• Ensures parking meters are covered or uncovered in accordance with permits.

• Employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other City agencies to support core functions of the City during a City-wide emergency declared by the Mayor.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Ability to frequently lift and carry 50 to 100 pounds safely.

• Basic computer proficiency, including experience with Microsoft Office applications.

• Ability to walk, stand, and perform physical duties for up to six hours per day.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling cash, documentation, deposit records and time management.

• Demonstrates professionalism, effective communication, and a customer-focused approach when interacting with coworkers, stakeholders, and members of the public.

• Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.

• Experience Requirement: None

• License/Certifications: This job requires driving. A valid Driver's License is required as a condition of employment.

• Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

Internal Candidates Only: Please note that probationary employees are not eligible to apply to open positions until they've successfully passed probation. Please only apply if you have already passed probation.

This position is expected to stay open until Thursday, August 6, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than 8/6/2026 11:59 PM.

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