The City of Montrose is committed to compensating employees fairly and equitably. The talent and contributions of employees are crucial to enhancing the quality of life for all who live in, work for, or visit the City of Montrose. In addition to their paychecks, the following benefits represent a significant contribution toward their total compensation.
Medical Insurance: Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) medical plan, administered by UMR. This is a high deductible health plan. You will receive the maximum benefits under the plan and pay a smaller amount out of your pocket when you seek medical treatment from a United Healthcare Choice Plus network provider.
Dental Insurance: Coverage is offered through UMR to provide dental and orthodontic care. In addition, our dental plan has no network which allows you to see any dentist you prefer.
Vision Insurance: Coverage is offered through VSP for assistance with contacts, glasses, or other vision needs.
Health Savings Account: A savings account that is tax-free and interest-bearing that you can use to pay for qualified medical expenses like doctor visits, prescriptions, and emergency room bills. The City of Montrose provides an employer contribution at the beginning of the year.
Life and AD&D Insurance: City-paid policies provide security for you and your family. Additional voluntary plans are available to supplement City-paid plans for employees and their dependents.
Retirement Plan: A defined contribution investment program for non-sworn employees. The City will match dollar for dollar up to 8% of your gross base wages. Sworn Police Officers are enrolled in a defined benefit investment program through FPPA.
Paid Holidays: The following holidays are observed by the majority of City Offices.
Martin Luther King Jr . Day
President’s Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Indigenous People's Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
New Year's Day
Paid Vacation and Sick Leave: Employees will receive vacation time each pay period after the first six (6) months of employment. Employees begin earning sick leave immediately.
Employee Assistance Program: Coverage is through Triad. Triad offers brief, solution-focused counseling for employees, their spouses or significant others, and their dependents under 26. The counseling is free and completely confidential.
Black Canyon Golf Membership for City Employees: Free employee golf membership and 20% Rusty Putter and Pro Shop discount.
MRD Community Recreation Center Membership: Deeply discounted membership for employees and their dependents.
For more information regarding our benefits please refer to our Benefits Guide.