Employee Benefits

The City of Mercedes offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our full-time employees and their families. We are committed to providing competitive compensation, health security, and long-term financial stability to promote a healthy work-life balance.

Health & Wellness Benefits Medical Coverage

• Provider: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX)
• Employer Contribution: 100% City-paid for full-time employee coverage.
• Coverage Details: Comprehensive medical coverage including preventive care, doctor visits, hospital services, and prescription drug benefits.

Life & Disability Insurance

• Provider: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX)
• Group Life Insurance: City-provided group life insurance policy to ensure financial protection for your beneficiaries.
• Disability Plans: Group short-term and long-term disability coverage to safeguard your income in the event of an unexpected illness or injury.

Retirement & Financial Planning Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)

• Employer Match: 2:1 upon eligibility and retirement vesting.
• Employee Contribution: Automatic pre-tax payroll deduction toward your TMRS retirement account.
• Features: Guaranteed annuity retirement benefit, lifetime monthly payout upon retirement, and embedded death benefits.

Paid Time Off (PTO) & Leave Paid Holidays

• Enjoy paid time off for official City-recognized holidays throughout the calendar year.

Vacation Leave

• Monthly accrual starting from your date of hire.
• Earn paid time off to relax, travel, and spend time with family.

Sick Leave

• Monthly accrual to protect your income during personal illness, medical appointments, or caring for immediate family members.

Human Resources Contact Information
For questions regarding benefit plans, eligibility, or application processes, please reach out to the Human Resources Department:

• Location: City Hall, 400 South Ohio Avenue, Mercedes, TX 78570
• Office Hours: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Phone: (956) 565-3114 ext. 139
• Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of Mercedes is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

The City of Mercedes is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria.