Water Department Career Opportunities

Why the Winter Haven Water Department?

Water is a key element that flows through our community, making connections of all kinds along the way. Our mission within Winter Haven Water is to ensure a sustainable community into the future by utilizing best practices in the water and wastewater industry, and setting the bar for exceptional water resource management!

Investing in our Team

Pay Increases

  • Performance Compensation Step Plan (Subject to Available Funding) 
  • 2.5% Increase on Employee's Employment Anniversary After Fiscal Year 2023
  • 3.5% Increase on Employees Every 5-Year Anniversary
  • Annual Cost of Living (Subject to Available Funding) Cost of Living were approved the last five years.
  • $2,000 Sign-On Bonus for Water Utility Servicer position.

Benefits

  • Holidays 12 paid per year; time and one-half rate for all hours worked on a holiday
  • Vacation Leave Accrual 8 hours per month; 280 hours maximum on October 1
    • Please note: Accrual Rates Increase after Five Years of Service.
  • Sick Leave Accrual 8 hours per month; 1,600 hours maximum
  • Personal Leave up to 3 days per year deducted from Sick Leave; no annual carryover.
  • Sick/Personal Leave Buy Back 5 days per year depending on years of service occurring in December each year.
    • Please note: Cannot use sick/personal time during the year to be eligible.
  • Safety Shoe Allowance $200 per year available in October each year, depending on position requirements.

Further Your Education

  • Education Assistance Program Full reimbursement of tuition and books at Public Institutions. 
    • Please note: Must maintain a B average.
  • Potential to increase your pay by 2.5% to 5% upon completion of qualified certification programs.
  • On the Job Training Program.
  • CDL training for Field Crew members.

Insurance Benefits Health & Dental

The City is self-insured and has maintained the same employee premium rates for the past 4 years:

  • Employee Only = $ 48.69
  • Employee + 1 Dependent = $177.27
  • Employee + 2 Dependents = $202.98
  • Employee + 3 or More Dependents = $233.85
  • Dependent Age 27 to 30 Taxable Premium = $128.58

Life Insurance

  • City Provided at No Cost to Employee = $10,000
  • Additional, Self-Pay Biweekly = $5k increments; $50k maximum

Employee Retirement

  • 401(a) Employee Retirement Program
  • 3% Employee Contribution
  • 7.5% Employer Contribution
  • 100% fully vested after 5 years
  • Normal Retirement at age 60 with 5 Years of Service