Company Profile
Rainbow Municipal Water District
Company Overview
Our elected Board of Directors, leadership team, and 50+ team members are committed to excellence as we provide our customers with reliable, high-quality water and wastewater services in a fiscally sustainable manner. We are responsible for the distribution of safe drinking water to agricultural, residential, and commercial customers in our 82-square mile service area that includes the unincorporated communities of Rainbow, Bonsall, and parts of Vista, Oceanside, and Fallbrook. We make a difference in our community, and we are passionate about operating in alignment with our core values of integrity, responsibility, professionalism, innovation, and teamwork. If you share our commitment to excellence and our core values, then consider joining our team!
Company History
The Rainbow Municipal Water District was established in 1953 and is a Special District, organized under Section 71000 of the California Water Code. RMWD is a member of the San Diego County Water Authority. The District provides water and sanitation services to the unincorporated communities of Rainbow, Bonsall, and portions of Vista, Oceanside and Fallbrook. Its comprised of a 5 member elected Board and 5 Divisions.
100 percent of the District's water is imported from two locations; the Lake Skinner Water Treatment Plant in Hemet and the Twin Oaks Valley Water Treatment Plant in San Marcos.
Rainbow MWD maintains over 315 miles of water main, 7 pump stations, 4 reservoirs, and 13 storage tanks to deliver water to its customers. We also provide sewer services to parts of our District and maintain 6 lift stations and 60 miles of sewer main.
Benefits
Health and welfare insurance benefits include:
Medical Insurance -- 100% for employee, and 82% for dependent coverage tiers.
Vision Care -- 100% for employee and dependents.
Dental Care -- 100% for employee and 82% dependents coverage
Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance-- 100% for employee.
Enhance the quality of your work-life balance with these programs:
9/80 Schedule -- RMWD employees enjoy an alternative work schedule that includes nine work days per pay period, with alternating Fridays off work.
Paid Time Off (PTO) -- Exempt positions begin accruing PTO at a rate of 9.23 hours per pay period, which is equivalent to 240 hours per year to use for vacation, personal illness, kin-care, or bereavement purposes.
Paid Holidays -- RMWD offers 12 paid holidays per year.
Programs to help you save money and become retirement-ready:
CalPERS (Public Employees Retirement System) -- 2.5% at 55 for Classic Members and 2% at 62 for New Members – employee contributions required.
457 Deferred Compensation Matching -- Tax deferred retirement savings plan with the District matching up to $100 of employee contributions to the plan per pay period.
Tuition Reimbursement -- The District reimburses exempt employees 80% of approved education costs up to $5,250 per year.
Computer Purchase Program -- After the probationary period, the District offers interest-free loans to help employees with the purchase of computer equipment.