Street Technician I

Definition

The City of Missouri City, known as the “Show Me City,” is seeking three (3) dedicated and dependable individuals to join the Public Works Department as a full-time Street Technician I . This position performs a variety of maintenance duties related to the City’s streets and drainage systems, helping to maintain safe, clean, and functional public infrastructure. The Street Technician I supports the department in maintaining and improving the City’s streets, drainage systems, and related infrastructure.

Reporting Relationship: Streets Crew Leader

Examples of Work

• Performs street maintenance and repairs, including concrete pavement repairs, pothole patching, asphalt placement, wheelchair ramp repairs, curb repairs, and related roadway maintenance.
• Sets up and maintains traffic control measures, including flagging, barricades, and work zones, to ensure safe work areas for employees and the public.
• Performs saw cutting, mud jacking, form setting, and other tasks associated with roadway and concrete repairs.
• Constructs and repairs drainage structures, including inlet tops and aprons.
• Performs drainage maintenance activities, including setting pipe, spreading stabilized sand, removing debris from pipes, clearing clogged gutters, and hauling materials and debris.
• Operates, cleans, inspects, and performs routine maintenance on various heavy equipment, including bulldozers, backhoes, and front-end loaders.
• Operates and maintains light equipment and hand tools, including jackhammers, chainsaws, crack-sealing machines, and other equipment used in street and drainage maintenance.
• Assists with emergency response activities for Police, Fire, and other City departments, including responding to vehicle collisions, natural disasters, flooding, and other emergencies.
• Assists with sanding bridges and roadways and placing barricades and other traffic control devices during hazardous conditions or emergency situations.
• Removes fallen trees, debris, and other obstructions from roadways and public areas during emergencies and severe weather events.
• Loads, transports, and unloads materials, equipment, debris, and other items as needed.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area and follows established safety procedures, policies, and traffic control requirements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Subject to 24-hour recall and emergency call-out as needed.

Education, Experience, or Certification

• High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate.
• One (1) year of relevant professional experience required.

Employee Benefits 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 400 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.

BENEFITS Medical Plans (Three Options)

• Cigna - Health Savings Account (H.S.A.)

• Plan Type: High-Deductible Medical Health Plan

• Provider: Cigna

• Deductibles:

• Single: $2,500 annually

• Family: $5,000 annually

• Out-of-Pocket Maximums:

• Single: $5,000 annually

• Family: $10,000 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: $4,400 (IRS Limit)

• Employee & Family: $8,750 (IRS Limit)

• Catch-up (age 55+): $1,000

• City Contributions:

• Employee only: $1,500

• Employee & Family: $2,750

• Unused balances roll over and the account belongs to the employee

• PPO Plan

• Provider: Cigna

• Deductibles:

• Single: $1,500 annually

• Family: $3,000 annually

• Out-of-Pocket Maximums:

• Single: $4,500 annually

• Family: $9,000 annually

• Prescription Drug Co-pays:

• Generic: $10

• Preferred: $40

• Non-Preferred: $80

• EPO Plan

• Provider: Cigna

• Deductibles:

• Single: $1,500 annually

• Family: $3,000 annually

• Out-of-Pocket Maximums:

• Single: $4,500 annually

• Family: $9,000 annually

• Prescription Drug Co-pays:

• Generic: $10

• Preferred: $45

• Non-Preferred: $80

Dental Plans (Two Options)

• DHMO Plan

• Provider: Cigna

• Features:

• No deductible

• No annual maximum

• Member co-pay depends on the procedure

• PPO Plan

• Provider: Cigna

• Features:

• $1,500 per person annual maximum

• $1,000 orthodontic lifetime maximum

Vision

• Provider: Vision Service Plan

• Features:

• Eye Exam $10 Copay

• Frames $150 Allowance Annually

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

• Short-Term Disability

• Critical Illness

• Hospital Indemnity

• 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 IRA available through Mission-Square

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.

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 Holiday Luncheon's, and Public Service Recognition Week.

01

Do you possess a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) certificate?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have at least one (1) year of professional work experience?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a valid Texas Driver’s License?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question