automotive mechanic

maintenance mechanic

executive assistant

risk manager

network administrator

Philadelphia Parking Authority

A TYPICAL DAY AT WORK CONSISTED OF RECEIVING  MY ASSIGNMENTS FROM THE DISPATCHER, AND IMPOUNDING ILLEGALLY DRIVEN VEHICLES, I LEARNED THAT MOST PEOPLE ARE GENERALLY HONEST, WHEN IT COMES TO IMPOUNDING THEIR VEHICLE, THEY GENERALLY WOULD TRY ANYTHING TO KEEP YOU FROM IMPOUNDING THE VEHICLE. THE MANAGEMENT WAS VERY MUCH BY THE BOOK WITH LITTLE ROOM FOR FLEXABILITY.MY COWORKERS WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL PEOPLE,THE HARDEST PART OF THE JOB WAS TAKING THE VEHICLE FROM THE PERSON DRIVING, THE MOST ENJOYABLE PART OF THE JOB WAS SEEING THE PERSON COMING TO PICK UP THEIR VEHICLE AFTER MAKING SURE THAT THEY WERE LEGITAMITE.

I m in the automotive department, when I first got hire they never told me about the automotive techs have to tow an we are Essential employees so if its a state of emergency you have to come in no matter what, for example a old timer who retired was sick with the flu, he called the sick line, they told him he has to go in.  Now if you use your sick time they call and send someone to check on you between your working hours. If you dont answer the door you are A-wall. They over work you. This is a good old boys club, if youre a good employee and know what your doing they will not let you get out of your department.  Direct management cares about you if your on there good side but thats about it. 

Everything was pretty valuable in learning.  The culture of the PPA is relaxed, but having worked a beat in the streets, you learn to be humble and you learn how to treat people whether they appreciate you and what you do for their safety or not.
Management is almost non-existent when you request some assistance or understanding of a regulation or protocol.  Those who are higher up on the authority ladder are unattainable, but you get the feeling that they're watching you. 

I consider my Job like a shift on the treadmill, it's my daily exercise while meeting new people and trying new food while also doing my job to the best of my ability daily. Financially the job has made my life better, time off is fair and there are plenty of options and benefits to be able to work as well as take care of yourself and your health as needed, our safety is the PpA priority and I love my job

impounding vehicles that were illegally driven in the City of  Philadelphia
I learned that people would become extremely hostile when they are about to loose their vehicles
the management was ok, could have been a little more flexible
my co-workers was very interesting people
the hardest thing about the job was working in any kind of weather conditions
the most enjoyable part  of the job was being able to assist someone in getting their vehicle back as quickly as possible

Coordinate reports and helping people enter and exit parking venues. Also picked up all documents from my area parking venues in order for proper submission of paperwork and to check on employees. Mainly work alone unless supervisor was around. Hard part of the job is the cold weather and being in and out of all locations. Most enjoyable part is working in office for all of the Car auctions.

A typical day at work consist of doing safety and emission inspection on Philadelphia Taxi Cabs and Limousines.  We inform the taxi drivers and their companies of the impending dangers that we may find in their vehicles. If we do find something wrong we take the car out of service until the issue is repaired.  We then re-inspect to make sure the needed repairs were made and they once again can service the people of Philadelphia.

Performance reviews are meant to be unique and tailored for each individual. That is how they can be most effective. Generic (& meaningless) rhetoric does not lead to any performance improvements.

Having said that, the competencies for which the individuals are measured tend to be similar to an extent. Mind you though, the similarities are only ‘up to an extent’. Each position requires its unique set of interpersonal skills that can never be generalised. Additionally, company & team values could also be included in the list of competencies by some organisations.


Intense walking for long periods of time. Dealing with the public throughout your whole shift. I've learned to understand people and cooperate with them. There are no team leaders with this job but I normally share with coworkers what I have learned during my day in hoping that can benefit them. Being a PEO, the hardest part of the job is the walking (sometimes) but other than that its a fairly easy job. The good part of the job learning how to do your job better everyday.

Typically, a day at work would consist of getting my truck and tools together, then being on the road for 8+ hours.  I've learned how to correctly maneuver a tow truck in order to get a job done quickly and precisely.  

My disappointment comes in when we start talking about the way the company works.  Generally, who you know will get you further then what you know.  I've witnessed people get promotions solely because of who sponsored them to get the job, which is not correct.

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