Cashier Teller I, (A242620-1), 203, Parking

Provides customer service in person, via phone, or email; processes and receives payments; calculates charges.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Processes payments at a city parking lot.   
• Obtains and records daily vehicle inventory.
• Provides customer service.
• Maintains parking lot equipment.
• Performs related work as required.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of City ordinances.
• Knowledge of general office procedures and methods including computers and applicable software.
• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Skills and Abilities:

• Skill in organization and time management.
• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
• Ability to work long or irregular working hours, holidays and weekends.
• Ability to work inside and/or outside parking lot booth.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to balance all tenders received daily and computes differences.
• Ability to rotate work locations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing in English and in Spanish.
• Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
• Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
• Ability to perform strenuous work and routine work.
• Ability to maintain a valid Texas Identification card or Government Issued card. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. 
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this position.
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Effort RequirementsPosition will have the following exposures      

• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
• Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Work Environment Locations Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments
 
 Never

• Construction site
• Vehicles

 
Seldom

• Office or similar indoor environment

 
Often

• Confined space 
• Street environment (near moving traffic)
• Outdoor environment
• Other: parking lot booth

Exposures Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements
 
Never

• Communicable diseases
• Moving mechanical parts
• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances
• Loud noises (85 decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

 
Seldom

• Individuals with known violent backgrounds
• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
• Individuals who are hostile or irate

 
Sometimes

• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
• Fumes or airborne particles

 Often

• Other: vehicles in parking lot

Travel Position will require the employee to travel
 
Never:

• Regional travel
• National travel
• International travel
• Local travel 

Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency.
• At least one (1) year of experience in bank telling, payment processing, cash handling, or customer service. 

Required Licenses or Certifications

• None

Valid Texas Identification card or Government Issued card is required at the time of job offer and hire. Must have reliable form of transportation to and from work site and is expected to arrive at work site on a timely basis.

As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.

Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.

Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) 791-7480 two days prior to the scheduled interview and/or test if applicable. 

Salary : $15