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CITY OF MESQUITE

Not a bad place to work if you're ok with making half the $ you're worth.

It's about production now even though it really doesn't matter. 
We are a CITY and will be paid BY tax payer money regardless of 6 hours of "billed time" working on something or 8. They want every minute accounted for. 
Example:
Someone comes in with a headlight out. 
- get unit number and mileage
- wait for open computer
- Log into computer
- open work order
- Take work order to parts counter
- request bulb
- replace bulb
- record the 0.15 hrs it took to replace a bulb and type out why you determined it was a bad bulb. 
- submit work order to close.
- write down on a piece of paper what unit number and how long it took you and what you did.
Total time to replace a bulb?.. half hour. 
would of taken 5 minutes before.


 Work is consistent but we are paid beans and still have to buy our own tools. They could outsource the work and pay 4x what they pay us. They know this so why beat us down?  
The last ounce of production they are trying to squeeze out of us is ridiculous. The priority of new management simply the new manager trying to look better than the previous manager on paper.

the REAL money savings is not from employees being productive enough. It's the unnecessary parts ordering from untrained mechanics.
Example: (I've seen it happen)
A/C doesn't work. 
Mechanic orders entire compressor kit for an international truck. $1200 parts + several hours of labor
.. still warm air.
Mechanic orders new $350 condenser + several hours labor
.. still warm air.
Mechanic orders $40 blend door motor. +20 minutes labor
Fixed. 

Another example is trash truck just had brakes replaced a few weeks ago. Driver hits a curb and Inner seal goes out which contaminates the linings for one wheel. 
Logically you would replace the seal and lining then clean the drum. Supervisors bright idea? Another full brake job on both sides. $1500 down the drain!
Should of been $100 tops. 

 I've seen some good mechanics leave because the quality of life is so much worse now. 
Used to be a relaxed work place. Now if you take a little longer on a job for any reason you have to answer questions. We are already way underpaid for the position and know it. People used to stay because the trade off was worth it by having an easier and relaxed job. Now it's not simply not worth it. 
Find a real shop and make some real money. 

Bottom line:
They don't want to pay for any real training and expect you to perform at 100% super expert level as if you're making $35/hr at a real shop. 
Managements mentality is stay in your stall, don't talk to anyone, and don't get caught with a smile on your face.

Don't say I didn't warn you.

A typical day at work for the Budget Analyst consisted of approving invoices for contracts, going over contracts, helping others with issues that they might have with the budget.  Year long cycles consist of setting up budgets and helping the departments set up for the next fiscal year.

I learned the MUNIS system very well.

Management for the budget office could work on their communication skills.  More often than not the management staff would not communicate their desires effectively.  Co-Workers are some of the best people that you will work with.  

The hardest part about this job is keeping busy.  There are times that you will be done with work and there will be nothing that you can help with.  If you can't find anything to do they will hit you with a "loafing" violation.

The most enjoyable part of the job is the work life balance.  The job is 8-5 and once it hits 5, you can go home and not worry.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Born and raised in Mesquite, still reside there, and I took endless pride in working for my home city and representing the City as best as I could. Loved working for the City and never wanted to leave, I wanted to retire with the City but I had an interim manager that didn't want some of us there, so he got rid of us. I worked there 8 months, never missing a day, stayed late, worked without pay at times and always volunteered to help the City in anyway I could. I would love to come back and work and retire for the City if only given another chance. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Nothing really. One of the few jobs that I have ever had where I couldn't wait to get to work and make the City of Mesquite better. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Working for the City was great. Good people and a good city to work for but like the old saying, one bad apple can spoil the barrel and it surely did with me and others. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Go into work. Get your day ready and head out. Work your best while at work and clock out at the end of another productive day.

As a golf cart attendant, scheduling and time management reigns supreme. The three main tasks are trash removal, washing golf carts and washing golf balls. Other tasks include aiding customers, doing other miscellaneous jobs such as janitorial tasks of cleaning and moving large objects from point A to point B. The most tasking aspect of the job is how physically demanding it is. The employee needs the stamina to work a 7-8 hour shift mostly on one's feet, be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs, and worked in a brisk pace cleaning and delivering golf carts back to the customers for reuse. The most enjoyable part of the job is getting to know and conversing with the regular customer that religious play at the golf course. The culture of the place revolts mostly on sports culture, celebrating your teams' and players' victories as well as sharing in their defeats. A common sight includes sharing these experiences as while downing a beer or two (when of course you are not working).

Job expectations are not communicated with employees and managment still expects emplyee to be on the same page as management. 

Mutiple HR issues within the 4 months I was there. Lazy management puts employees is a position to fail. 

Poor shelter design, not enough kennel, dogs being kept in restrooms. Not able to provide proper care to citizens while in the field or in the shelter due to kennel space which creates lots of going back and forth with citizens that expect animal services to help. 

Expected to work overtime daily and employees are not put in a position to be successful. 

Management creats a hostile work environment between employees by gossiping with employees. 

Worst management I have ever worked for, so glad I decided to move on. 

Medical department is severely lacking in employees and equipment. 

My typical day starts at 6:00am when I come in and review all of the web complaints that have come in for Code Enforcement during the night. I approve any invoices for Code Enforcement and check the invoices sent by the property preservation contractor along with photos for review. I have 7 code officers and 1 field supervisor that report to me on a daily basis. I've worked for the City of Mesquite for the last 6 years, but have been in municipal government for the last 30 years. The hardest part of this job is making sure that all code officers are doing what they need to be doing on a daily basis and tracking their cases to be sure nothing slips through the cracks. The most enjoyable part of the job is dealing with people on a daily basis.

Working here would not add much experience and the only reason people tend to stay here is because of the retirement benefits. Nepotism is a big in here even if you have education and/or experience you won't be considered for any internal position. They have too much unnecessary rules and regulations which is only applicable for certain people, upper management can certainly get away without having to go through "RULES". if you are looking for career advancement then this is not the place but rather if you are looking for a stable job then this would be a good place for you.

Greetings, I'm Jarvis Harden. I really have a passion for working with the youth,planning programs, and supervising. I have managerial experience. I bring great enthusiasm to the workplace, great team player and always willing to assist in any capacity needed. The hardest part of my job is saying no to a fellow team member because if I see a team member in need I want to help but in the end if I keep helping he or she will not get the concept of the job. The most enjoyable part of the job being around people and being the assistance that customers need and want.

Take care of parks, weed eat, mow and blow. During winter the jobs where different everyday. I learned how to drive and use many vehicles and equipment. Management was military like, all work and no play but they weren't bad people. My co-workers were a rag tag bunch of people but I learned a lot through them. The hardest part would be the hot Texas sun during summer with all the work being outside. The most enjoyable part was the pay and the activities I got to do each day.

I worked as a "recreation leader," and it was a pretty good job overall, except for my supervisor. She was very unfair and whenever there was a chance for me to work some extra hours I was always kept in the dark. She didn't like me and honestly I don't know why. I had been transferred from my orignal "workstation" to where she was located. My co-workers weere great and my other superiors were good. I had fun working with the kids. KMy only issue was my supervisor and til this day I still don't know what I did wrong for her not to "accept" me.

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