The Town of Dallas is currently accepting applications for the position of Utilities Billing/Collections Manager. An employee in this class is responsible for supervising and managing the Town’s utility billing function which includes water and electric meter reading; customer service; the generation of water, sewer, and electric bills; and supervision of meter readers and customer service employees.

Work includes establishing and terminating customer accounts; ensuring the accuracy of all billings; verifying payments; scheduling meter readings and re-readings; handling customer inquiries relating to billings; resolving complaints and concerns; and making adjustments if warranted.  The work also includes maintaining a variety of tangible and automated files and preparing and verifying a variety of reports and records.    Work is performed under the supervision of the Finance Director and is evaluated through conferences, by accuracy and timeliness of records and bills, reports, and feedback from customers.

Essential duties include coordinating activities of meter reading personnel, uploads meter reading devices with customer account for use in the field, downloads reading into billing system; schedules service for customer and identifies potential misreads and other problems.

Graduation from a college or university with an Associate’s degree and experience in a billing operation involving multiple steps; or an equivalent amount of education and experience.

Hiring Range for this position is $39,820 - $42,171 DOQ. Employment applications  and full job description can be obtained at the Town of Dallas Administrative Offices located at 210 N. Holland St., Dallas, NC 28034 or from the Town’s website www.dallasnc.net. All application should be sent to 210. N Holland St., Dallas, NC 28034 or emailed to jobs@dallasnc.net. Open until Filled. EOE

The Town of Dallas is currently accepting applications for the position of Line Clearance Trimmer/Landscaper. Work includes trimming and clearing of vegetation in proximity to overhead electric power lines and structures; along with right-of-way maintenance; and general planting, pruning and maintenance of Town streets, parks and horticultural features. 

Applicant must have a working knowledge of techniques and practices used in aerial tree trimming and removal in relation to overhead power lines; knowledge of the principles of electricity as related to transmission and distribution; considerable knowledge of safety practices involved in power-line and proximity work; and ability to independently operate bucket trucks, dump trucks, tractors, back hoes, bush hogs, chain saws, chippers, grinders, and other necessary equipment. 

Graduation from an accredited high school or GED is required, supplemented by an established track record of experience in the care and pruning of trees and shrubs, as well as aerial line clearance tree-trimming and the operation of vehicles, tools, and necessary equipment; possession of a valid class B Commercial Driver's License (or must be obtained within probationary period). Preference given to candidates with experience in tree climbing, knot tying, and other applicable tree climbing procedures.

Hiring Range for this positions is $15.00 - $16.68 per hour. Employment applications can be obtained at the Town of Dallas Administrative Offices located at 210 N. Holland St., Dallas, NC 28034 or from the Town’s website www.dallasnc.net. All application should be sent to 210. N Holland St., Dallas, NC 28034 or emailed to jobs@dallasnc.net. Open until Filled. EOE