Phone #: (361) 293-6321
M - F:  8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (closed on City observed holidays)

Job Opportunities


Crewperson - Solid Waste Department

Crewperson II (w/CDL) - Solid Waste Department

Police - Officer - Basic, Intermediate, Advanced or Master

Police - Telecommunications Operator 

Water/Wastewater - Assistant Superintendent

Inspections - Code Enforcement Officer

SUMMARY OF CITY OF YOAKUM EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

PAY PERIOD – Payroll is processed every 2 weeks (26 pay periods per year.) 

HOLIDAYS – The City observes 14½ holidays.

VACATION, SICK LEAVE, FUNERAL LEAVE, and MILITARY RESERVE LEAVE.

RETIREMENT – The City participates in the Texas Municipal Retirement System. 

HEALTH INSURANCE – The premium is paid entirely by the City on all full-time employees with coverage beginning the 1st of the month following 60 days after date of hire.  Dependent/Family coverage is available, payable by the employee.

SUPPLEMENTAL DEATH BENEFIT LIFE INSURANCE – A basic life insurance policy for $10,000 is paid by the City on all full-time employees. 

LONGEVITY PAY