Public Works Operative
This is a full-time position in the City's Public Works Department. An individual in this position performs maintenance duties for the City streets and drainage systems. Reporting relationship : Streets Crewleader.
Complete street maintenance by finishing concrete pavement repairs; patch potholes, lay asphalt, repair wheelchair ramps; flag traffic; set up work zones, saw cutting; mud jacking; build and repair inlet tops and aprons; set forms; and repair curbs;
Complete drainage duties by setting pipe; spread stabilized sand; clean debris in pipes; de-clog gutters; and haul loads;
Operate, clean and maintain various heavy equipment, such as bulldozer, backhoe, and front-end loader, and various light equipment, such as jackhammer, chain saw, and crack sealing machines;
Assist with emergency response for Police and Fire in emergencies such as collisions; sanding bridges and streets; assist in natural disasters; set up barricades during floods; cut and remove fallen trees from roadways;
Perform other related duties as assigned; Subject to 24-hour recall.
High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certificate; one (1) year of professional experience required. The Department of Human Resources & Organizational Development may consider an equivalent combination of education, training and / or experience.
The City of Missouri City is located less than 30 miles from Downtown Houston and is a great place to live, work, and play. Working for the City offers dual rewards : giving back to the community and making a difference in the lives of residents. With over 300 full-time employees, the City is committed to effective, efficient, and responsive service. We value our employees as our most important resource and offer one of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefit packages in Texas.
Medical Plans (Three Options) :
UnitedHealthcare - Health Savings Account (H.S.A.)
Plan Type : High Deductible Medical Health Plan
Provider : UnitedHealthcare
Deductibles : Single : $2,000 annually Family : $4,000 annually
Out-of-Pocket Maximums : Single : $4,000 annually Family : $8,000 annually
Additional Details :
Employee pays dependent premiums
Contact HR / OD for a benefits summary, rates, and more details
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Provider : H.S.A. Bank
Features :
Use for qualified medical, dental, vision, and pharmaceutical expenses
Contribution Limits :
Employee only : $4,300 (IRS Limit)
Employee & Family : $8,550 (IRS Limit)
Catch-up (age 55+) : $1,000
City Contributions :
Employee only : $1,250
Employee & Family : $2,250
Unused balances roll over and the account belongs to the employee
PPO Plan
Provider : UnitedHealthcare
Deductibles :
Single : $1,000 annually Family : $2,000 annually
Out-of-Pocket Maximums :
Single : $3,000 annually Family : $6,000 annually
Prescription Drug Co-pays :
Generic : $10 Preferred : $40 Non-Preferred : $80
HMO Plan
Provider : UnitedHealthcare
Deductibles :
Single : $1,000 annually Family : $2,000 annually
Out-of-Pocket Maximums :
Single : $4,000 annually Family : $8,000 annually
Prescription Drug Co-pays :
Generic : $10 Preferred : $45 Non-Preferred : $80
Dental Plans (Two Options)
DHMO Plan
Provider : UnitedHealthcare
Features :
No deductible No annual maximum Member co-pay depends on the procedure
PPO Plan
Provider : UnitedHealthcare
Features :
$1,500 per person annual maximum $1,000 orthodontic lifetime maximum
Vision
Provider : UnitedHealthcare
Features :
No deductible
Life Insurance
Provider : Ochs Securian Financial
Coverage :
$50,000 Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (Paid by the City) $10,000 Group Term Life for Spouse (Paid by the City) Supplemental Life Insurance : Up to $500,000
Flexible Spending Account
Provider : Flores
Features :
Pre-tax Medical Spending Account Pre-tax Dependent Care Account
Supplemental Insurance Policies
Provider : Aflac
Accident Cancer Heart / Stroke Intensive Care Short-Term Disability Life Insurance
Retirement Benefits
Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)
Statewide retirement system 7% employee contribution City contributes 2 to 1 Visit TMRS for more information
Optional Deferred Compensation
457 Plan and ROTH-457B available through MissionSquare
Other Benefits
Holidays :
13 paid holidays per calendar year : New Year's Day Martin Luther King Jr. Day Good Friday Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Friday after Thanksgiving Day Christmas Eve Christmas Day One additional floating holiday for regular, full-time employees
Vacation :
Earned based on years of service : 0-5 years : 14 days 6 years : 15 days 7 years : 16 days 8 years : 17 days 9 years : 18 days 10-14 years : 19 days 15 years or more : 20 days Employees working a 24-hour shift, including sleeping time, will have each shift counted as two 12-hour days.
Sick Leave :
6 days per calendar year with unlimited accrual.
Educational Reimbursement :
With prior approval of the employee's supervisor and Department Director, the City may reimburse up to 100 % of the cost of tuition, books, lab fees, etc. for work-related courses or degree plans associated with the employee's current responsibilities or workshops / seminars and professional training sessions. This is based on the successful completion of required course(s) with a passing grade of C or better. The maximum reimbursement is $3000 per Fiscal Year. Contact the City's HR / OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details...
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) : Provider : Alliance Work Partners 8 free counseling visits per family member, per issue, per year.
Wellness Program :
Free / reduced health screenings, health fairs, and free memberships to the Tennis & Recreation Center.
Fun Benefits :
Annual events like the Employee Thanksgiving Luncheon, Christmas Holiday Party, and Public Service Recognition Week.
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