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Why work with us?

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    Julio
    Assistant Distribution Superintendent

    “I grew up seeing The York Water Company everywhere. Their presence is obvious here, and I wanted to work for a company with a reputation I could be proud of. I feel valued. I’m respected as a professional and get to work with a lot of other amazing people. It’s a team approach that I’m proud to be part of.”

    Learn about our 200+ year history. 

  • An employee sits at her desk and smiles.

    Ashley
    Human Resources Generalist

    “The benefits here are really great. … I’m actually going back to school for my Master’s, and York Water has been nothing but supportive.”

    Learn more about our competitive benefits.

  • A York Water employee holds up a clean water sample

    Jeff
    Wastewater Technician

    “What makes me happy to work here is that every day you get to try something new, and being with the team, there’s always time to laugh and have fun, yet still work hard.”

    See open career opportunities.

  • Staff members in hard hats looking at a tunnel in the construction of the dam.

    Matt
    Chief Financial Officer

    “We are a community based-utility. We’re encouraged to be involved in outreach, in non-profits that serve this community, give them our time, our talent, our treasure.. and I am proud to be associated with a company that believes in that and encourages that.”

    See how we engage in our communities.

  • Staff member smiling in the sunshine.

    Jayne
    Wastewater Technician

    “York Water has set a bar for what it means to be a company that cares – for the community, for their customers, and for their employees. … I feel accomplished at the end of the day. The work I do directly impacts the environment. I’m always sending my family pictures or taking videos, and saying, ‘Look how pretty this water is.’”

    Learn how we treat wastewater.

  • Photograph of York Water employee Katrina with a group of smiling Girl Scouts

    Katrina
    Assistant Filter Plant Superintendent

    “It’s been great to share my experiences and help other people realize that there’s more to helping people than just being a doctor or a police officer or an EMT. I get to help people every day by doing my job and doing what I do.”

    Learn how water gets to the tap.

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See our open career opportunities.

Diversity and Inclusion make us stronger.

A diverse team benefits everyone – our customers, business partners, employees, and communities.

We learn about ourselves through diversity. It helps us improve across our water and wastewater operations and support functions, and it helps us better serve our communities.

We hire great people from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from diverse educational, cultural, and societal backgrounds and experience. Those differences help us provide the best service to our customers and the communities we serve.

We are committed to professional development.

We are committed to developing the best qualified individuals. That means when we recruit, hire, promote, and train, we plan to help our employees and future employees grow.

We base employment upon performance and provide equal employment opportunity for all employees. This equal opportunity is in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws and without regard to non-work-related factors such as race, color, religion, sex/gender national origin, age, disability, citizenship, marital status, labor union membership, veteran’s status, genetic disposition, or other non-job related criteria.

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Competitive Compensation And Benefits

Our benefits package is more than health insurance and paid time off. It includes training and development opportunities and our caring culture which make York Water a great place to work.

We offer competitive compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do. Our benefits package includes:

  • Competitive wages paid weekly
  • Generous paid time off
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401k plan supported by a company match
  • Employer paid short-term disability and life insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Explore The York Water Company Careers

To apply for an open position, follow a link below to a full job description. You can access and complete the application online from each job description page.

Our Customer Service Team and Customer Service Representatives work in our call center and in the field to help and support York Water customers. Our team works with customers to explain their utility services, collect payments, answer questions about billing, and process inquiries and requests.

Our Engineering and Construction teams work together and alongside operations to ensure reliability of our infrastructure for many years to come. Their structural and civil engineering backgrounds coupled with GIS, SCADA, and AutoCAD skills help York Water plan and execute on a variety of projects year over year.

Our Finance and Accounting Teams, from Staff Accountants, accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Clerks to our Controller, keep our operations running smoothly and help our leadership make informed business decisions.

Our Human Resources Team is at the heart of our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and career development. Our HR team supports the entire York Water team.

York Water’s Information Technology team is responsible for the everyday functionality of digital infrastructure including networks, hardware, and software. This team also ensures the stability and security of the Company’s IT systems.

As a company that cares, we’re looking for leaders who care too. Our leadership is focused on inclusivity, professional development, and employee engagement, and continuous improvement.

York Water’s Operations team, from field laborers and  electricians, to service technicians, is responsible for the daily water and wastewater operations. This team, with a varied skillset, ensures the reliability and maintenance of our systems and infrastructure.

The York Water Company Treatment Plant Operators, Treatment Technicians, Lab Supervisors, and Superintendents maintain our high-water quality and treatment standards at our water and wastewater treatment facilities.

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