City of Dallas Employer Reviews

8 to 12 hr workdays at times, i enjoyed my Jobs at the city. Customer Service Skills will be put to the Test Daily. You learn your Good Traits and your weak traits quickly and you must adapt quickly, some co workers were complacent, it is dealing with Law Enforcement. The Jobs were Tedious and sometimes mentally stressful, but you learn to persevere. – more... Adversity without regard is Not a Quality, it is a Setback. – less

Lackluster management starts at the City Manager's office and trickles down through many departments. Misinformation is many times given to city council and the media in order to portray situations as being better than they actually are.

This was a temporary position. I loved what I did. Managing people.

A typical day at work is if all workers are in/they stop letting people good we would be able to have a good team/the job would be done in a timely/neat manner.

Typical day is to come in sign in on phones to wait for units to check in for the day. Check computer and assign request to selected unit. Contact citizens making request to obtain clarity, log off to take care of personal issues, log in continue to assign calls to units, clear calls with outcomes and completion status. End day log off phones clock – more... out, return next day same steps. – less

A typical day was confirming all tool were in vehicle check fluid levels and for any damage to company vehicle. Maneuver route to service customers (disconnection) lots of customer contact not all pleasant in this occupation. Repair leaks inside meter box and sometimes pull meters for disconnect, can be a humbling experience and you learn patients above – more... and kindness can win out. The co-workers can be good peopleand the team atmosphere was a great thing and the hardest thing was performing duties inside meter box in 30 degree weather. – less

I replaced the books everyday and sometimes i would just pull a book and read a page or two to gain knowlege in spare time.

I typical work consist of doing many task at one time. I have learned SAP ISU/CC and DM while working at the city. The programmers here are a cost group. The hard part of the job is getting all groups that that are stakeholders involved in a project. The most enjoyable part of the job is getting things done on time.

A unfriendly atmosphere with uncaring management with no ability to advance.

I HONESTLY BELIEVE THE CITY THINKS THATS ITS DOING ITS BEST FOR ITS EMPLOYEES, BUT THERE ARE CERTAIN BONUS THATS GIVEN TO EMPLOYEES THAT HAD STARTED YEARS EARLIER, THAT NOT GIVEN TO EMPLOYEES THAT CAME AFTER WHICH HURTS CURRENT EMPLOYEES, BECAUSE THERE ARE LITTLE RAISES OR FAR AND IN BETWEEN WHICH MAKES LIFE DIFFICULT TO SURVIVE FINANCIALLY, HOWEVER
MY – more... CURRENT JOB WITH THE CITY IS OUTSTANDING IN NATURE, AND THE SUPERVISION IS GREAT, BUT THERE IS THE PROBLEM WITH COST OF LIVING VERSUS ECONOMICS WITHIN A CITY AS BIG AS DALLAS. WHICH BRING ME TO MY DECISION TO SEEK WORK IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR. – less

I enjoyed working for the public, citizens of Dallas,Texas for 27 years. It is an honor to serve others. I did payroll, inventor, bookkeeping, customer service representatives, caller takers, and face to face customer services.

I am a hard worker and a very quick learner. I supervise people doing communrity service. I also have to in put their information in to the computer.

I enhoy my positin with the City of Dallas, for a large City pay is comperable

A typical day at work would be coming into the cafeteria at our school sitting the kids down first.Secondly,we get them snacks and then help with homework and tutoring.Lastly after 4:00 we engage and different activities each day,just depends on what we put in our lesson plans.The main thing i learned from this job is how much the youth need admirable – more... role models and how much i could be of use to have a positive impact on them from the few hours we interact each day.My Co-Workers are the 2nd best part of this job,few disagreements and everyone is pretty much on the same page.The hardest part of this job would be the fact that we have the paperwork aspect and we have to do it while tending to the children,its not always easy.The most enjoyable part of this job would be the relationships that you will build with the group of kids you are assigned to,the fact that i have been a positive part of someones life and have influenced them to better themselves,always brings a smile to my face. – less

You would not think that sewer and water design would be interesting, but it was very much so.

Atypical day at work was to run bids for construction companies.I learned Ican work with any one. Management team was just that management. My co workers were easy to talk to about work. The hardest part was getting Engineers to trun in their construction bibs on time. The most enjoyable part of the job was the status report done monthly.

A typical day at work might include going to court or taking cash payments. Neither is very difficult. We have good management and open lines of communication. The co-workers are very helpful and if there is any doubt most are able to help you or find the solution. The hardest part of the job is there is no place to advance to in this area. I am seeking – more... employment with a company where I can utilize my skills and be an assest for that company. I want to advance in my career and be able to excel. The most enjoyable part of the job are the people I work with. They are upbeat, enjoyable, knowledgable, and all around wonderful to work with. – less

A day to day at the c ity of dallas as a strategic csr/dispatcher was taking a high call volume back to back of service request and information to give to the citizens of dallas. Advancement is competitive and raises aren't often, howevere lots of other things make up for this. Although the call volume the job is very beneficial and a necessity for – more... the citizens of Dallas, The co-workers become your family and are very close. We often have events such as potlucks, and birthdays celeberated as well as holidays, they make you feel very "at home" if you have to work. Most of the supervisors are very helpful, and treat you fairly. The hardest part of the job as any job of the nature would be is talking consistanly for 8 hours but the best part is that you feel like you are helping the people of Dallas. – less

I only worked for the City of Dallas as a part time employee. I was employed at Bahama Beach Waterpark and it was an overall fun experience. I learned how to deal with customers and how to better my communication skills. My co-workers were cool to be around and it was really just a positive environment. City of Dallas offers great benefits also. As – more... long as you aren't fired and you have history of working for the City of Dallas, it is easier for you to be hired once more. Great Employer! – less

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