311 Customer Service Agent Trainee (Communications & Customer Experience [CCX] Dept., Non-Civil Service) *Multiple Vacancies, Nights / Weekends Required* (Bilingual Preference) Non-Civil Service
Entry-level Communications role at City of Dallas. 1500 MARILLA · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Handle non-emergency resident calls and turn their needs into service requests
- Gather caller details, document incidents, and send accurate information to dispatchers
- Prioritize requests and dispatch city crews or equipment for issues such as flooding and potholes
- Explain city policies and resources, then route residents to the right party
- Follow up on requests, track service logs, and confirm timely resolution
What you bring
- A completed high school diploma or GED
- Availability for assigned night and weekend shifts
- Ability to manage high call volumes, complaints, requests, and information
- Clear verbal and written communication, plus accurate data entry
Who this fits
You’ll need a completed high school diploma or GED and must work assigned night and weekend shifts. No prior experience, license, or certification is listed as required. English and Spanish bilingual skills and dispatch experience are preferred. The position starts on or after October 1, 2026.
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Job Summary
The 311 Customer Service Agent Trainee trains to assist, support, and handle non-emergency communications and responses to residents requesting city services. Interacts with residents making various requests, takes calls where appropriate, and directs inquiries to field staff.
Job Description
*The start date for this position will be on or after October 1, 2026.
**For Applicants: for this position, please consider the following elements Below:
-Nights/Weekends Are Required
-Bilingual Language Capabilities (in English and Spanish) (Preferred)
-Dispatch Experience (Preferred)
Overview
Essential Functions
1 Supports call center operations and customer service activities; receives and responds to non-emergency calls from residents; learns to generate appropriate service requests and participates in the dispatching of appropriate crews and equipment.
2 Interacts, communicates, and assists residents requesting services; explains and interprets City policies and procedures, addresses service requests and concerns, and directs customers to necessary parties to resolve problems and provide assistance.
3 Provides follow up to resident requests; ensures field techs have been dispatched and situations have been resolved in a timely and effective manner; addresses utility concerns, neighborhood or City inquiries, or other non-emergency concerns.
4 Receives, prioritizes, and dispatches non-emergency service requests to City field staff; interacts and engages with different levels of management to resolve or report an issue; develops competency and experience through effective training and participation in residents’ concerns.
5 Inputs and transmits call information entering incident data in system to ensure documentation of incident and transmittal to dispatcher for prompt response.
6 Interviews callers to obtain all necessary information to ensure an appropriate response to situation and document an accurate and complete report of the incident, situation, or service request.
7 Dispatches and processes non-emergency type of city service requests or concerns from residents in areas such as requests for water turn-ons, or calls involving flooding conditions, signal outage, potholes, water meter breakage, junk motor vehicle removal, or apartment complaint; provides general information and educates residents on City resources, programs, and services available.
8 Maintains numerous record logs for time, identification, and type of service provided.
9 Performs all other work as needed or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or GED (Completed).
Experience
None
Licenses and Certifications
None
Additional Position Requirements-Position Specific
-Must be able to work night and weekend shifts (for assigned work shifts).
Preferences-Position Specific
-Bilingual language skills in English and Spanish (Preferred)
-Dispatch Experience (Preferred)
*Minimum Qualification Notation: All qualifying information outlined in the minimum qualifications section: including education, experiences, and licenses/certifications MUST be included in the respective sections of the application (not simply the attachments-for example: resumes or cover letters) to be considered for this position.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1 Knowledge of City services and programs.
2 Knowledge of telephone etiquette and procedures.
3 Knowledge of customer service policies, procedures, and guidelines.
4 Ability to handle large call volumes, identify resources, and provide the correct responses.
5 Ability to dispatch non-emergency calls to address situations.
6 Ability to apply policies and procedures quickly and effectively.
7 Ability to receive and handle complaints, requests, and information.
8 Ability to perform data entry and work processing.
9 Ability to learn and gain experience through collaborative efforts with other Agents.
10 Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
11 Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Salary Range
The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.
City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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