Employment Opportunities

Working for the District

The Central Water District serves as a regional leader in sustainable water management, and is a trusted source of affordable, high-quality water for the local community.  

Situated in the idyllic Aptos Hills, the District serves approximately 826 domestic, public, commercial, and agriculture customers.  

The water industry relies on a wide variety of skills, aptitudes, and interests to fulfill its mission of providing safe and high-quality water service. Possible career tracks include water distribution, utility billing, and administration. The minimum qualification for most job classifications requires a combination of education and experience that provide the necessary knowledge and abilities to perform the job.  

The Central Water District welcomes self-motivated individuals, who are committed to work safety and customer satisfaction, and who have a vision of converting problems to solutions.  Equally important to acquired skills and knowledge is a positive outlook, and the ability to effectively communicate and work with team members.

Benefits for Full-Time Positions

• Vacation – Starting at up to 2 weeks per year

• Holidays – 15 holidays per year

• Sick Leave – Up to 12 days (96 hours) per year

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance – Coverage is provided at no cost for employee and eligible dependents

• Employee Assistance Program

• California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS) – PEPRA 2% at 62 / Classic 2% at 55

• 457 Deferred Compensation

• Additional Benefits – Clothing and Cell Phone Allowances (for select positions),  Construction and On-Call Pay (for select positions), Paid Training/Reimbursement, Bereavement Leave

Current Open Career Opportunities:

• WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR ----SEE BELOW JOB DESRIPTION 

Thank you for your interest!  This position has been filled.

• WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OPERATOR/MAINTENANCE WORKER ---SEE BELOW JOB DESRIPTION

As of 7/25/2024 applications are still being accepted for this job position.