Every day, the Philadelphia Water Department works on behalf of all Philadelphians to protect public health and the environment by providing clean, safe water.
PWD crews, facilities, and infrastructure can be found in every corner of the City. Water Department employees are part of the communities they serve and take immense pride in the difference they make in millions of lives.
As a result, PWD is asking for the public’s voice, passion, drive, and commitment to help it create a better Philadelphia for all.
Civil Service
Full-time opportunities with PWD are part of the City of Philadelphia’s Civil Service. All applications must be submitted through the City’s central Office of Human Resources.
More information about the Civil Service process and how to apply can be found here.
View current PWD job openings.
Benefits
The list of benefits is plentiful, geared towards investing in employees’ careers and maintaining a happy, healthy life. They offer:
- Health, vision, dental, and prescription drug benefits
- Defined pension plan
- 12 paid holidays per year
- 10 paid vacation days per year
- 15 paid sick days per year
- Sick & vacation days carryover
- 5 paid administrative leave days
- 4 weeks of paid parental leave
- 15 days of military leave
- Free SEPTA transit and pre-tax commuter discount benefit
- Employee wellness and assistance programs
- Voluntary deferred compensation plan
- Flexible health care spending account
- Tuition reimbursement
Apprenticeship
Interested graduates of the pre-apprenticeship programs and career or technical education high school programs can gain valuable skills and work experience through apprenticeships in skilled trades.
Learn more about the apprenticeship here.
Student Employment
PWD also hires students currently enrolled in an accredited high school, trade school, college, or other accredited institution, for short-term positions in engineering, science, data management, administration, and trades.
Learn more about student employment opportunities here.
