City of Mesquite

Customer Service Representative

City of Mesquite  •  $15.75 - $16.63/hr  •  Mesquite, TX (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Posting number: 2600377

Department: Finance

Division: Water & Sewer Accounting

Job classification: Customer Service Representative

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administrative Assistant, Clerical & Data Entry, Customer Service, Office and Administrative Support

Summary

Salary: $15.75/hourly minimum - $16.63/hourly midpoint (Depending on qualifications)

To provide general clerical and customer service support to an assigned division; to provide professional, effective and efficient public service assistance to the general public; and to provide effective and efficient accounting and revenue receipt support as assigned.

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SUPERVISION

General supervision is provided by the Senior Customer Service Representative or the Customer Service Supervisor.

Examples of duties

  • All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct and Rules of Behavior outlined in chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual. Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in city and department attendance policies and procedures.
  • Participate in a variety of customer service and clerical duties including assisting with the preparation and processing of billing and collection of services involving paving and herbage, providing receipts for customers as requested, preparing and processing billings and deposits for new and terminated accounts as assigned, assisting with verification of information involving meter reading for correct billing, adjusting account information as requested and processing payments to external business or governmental agencies.
  • Prepare and distribute work orders for meter readings and utility connections including new and revised accounts, meter maintenance, leakage, the termination of water service for delinquent accounts and establishment of water service for new accounts.
  • Prepare and review a variety of memorandums, correspondence, reports, public notices, permits and documents as assigned; complete various forms; prepare and distribute reports for review and use; prepare and maintain a variety of forms used by an assigned department or division.
  • Provide clerical support to assist designated division staff in the completion of their duties and responsibilities.
  • Screen and direct calls and visitors as appropriate; answer questions and provide information to the public including assistance regarding billings and payment schedules; refer citizen and client complaints and questions to appropriate department or division staff member for resolution.
  • Collect, sort and distribute incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Collect and process payments received; assist in sorting and balancing receipts and payments; encode payments with proper accounting category; verify account information as requested.
  • Prepare and record information for the computer system including closing receipts and balances, account payments, cash receipts and balances, and inventories of refuse supplies.
  • Maintain a variety of files and filing systems; prepare, maintain and update various records; research and verify information as requested.
  • Prepare account materials and correspondence for distribution within the city and to the public including sorting, photocopying, mailing or faxing materials including billings.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Prepare receipts for returned checks; prepare additional deposits; may prepare and process check requests; may act as a liaison for the division as requested.
  • Accurately enter and verify data pertaining to the computer system including name and address changes.
  • Collect, sort, and process incoming night deposit payments.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Requires a High School Diploma/GED
  • Six (6) months of prior work experience in a customer service role

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

  • Possession of a valid driver’s license.

WORK SCHEDULE

  • Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Supplemental information

This position does not require a physical for employment.

Applicants with disabilities meeting the job requirements and capable of performing the essential functions of the job, either on their own or with reasonable accommodations, are encouraged to apply.

City of Mesquite

About City of Mesquite

Mesquite is one of the largest cities in the Dallas-Ft. Worth region. City employees proudly serve the community with their Real. Texas. Service. With more than 1,000 employees, the city offers an array of municipal services and programs.

The Mesquite community is quintessentially Texas, offering everything from a rodeo at Mesquite Arena to symphony music at the Mesquite Arts Center, and lots in between. Located just 15 minutes east of downtown Dallas, Mesquite offers all the amenities of a major metropolitan area, but with the friendly charm and value of small town hospitality. Mesquite's location is a tremendous attraction to employees, with easy access from IH-635, IH-20, IH-20, U.S. Hwy 80.

Founded in 1873, Mesquite originally developed as a depot stop for the Texas and Pacific railroad. Now Texas’ 18th largest city, more than 140,000 people call Mesquite home with affordable housing, award-winning recreation, an outstanding education system, plus a variety of shopping, dining and entertainment options. Ranked seventh by SmartAsset in the top U.S. cities where millennials are buying homes, Mesquite’s location and home value make the area prime real estate for those looking to settle into authentic Texas living. The Town East Mall and the surrounding retail area, continues to be a major regional attraction.

Mesquite is ideally located with the four major highways connecting the city to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Also, Mesquite offers the Mesquite Metro Airport for corporate travelers, and Love Field is just 30 minutes away and DFW International Airport is a short 45-minute trip.

Discover more at www.cityofmesquite.com.

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Government & Public Safety
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
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