Employee Benefits
💼 Why Work at Macon Water Authority?
At MWA, you’re not just taking a job, you’re stepping into a mission to deliver safe, reliable water, wastewater and stormwater services to our community. We invest in our people through competitive benefits, opportunities for growth, and a culture of purpose and service.
Explore what we offer:
🩺 Health & Wellness
Medical Insurance
Comprehensive medical coverage. Preventive care is covered at 100%, and you’ll have access to a nationwide network of doctors and facilities.
Prescription Drug Coverage
Affordable copays for generics and preferred brands, plus convenient 90-day mail-order options.
Dental Insurance
Choose from two plans that cover preventive care, major dental work, and orthodontics for children. Employees enrolled in medical coverage are automatically enrolled in the low dental plan at the same tier at no additional cost. A high dental plan can be elected with affordable rates.
Vision Insurance
Network coverage for exams, lenses, and frames with generous allowances.
Wellness Incentives
Earn discounts and incentives annually by completing health screenings, assessments, and coaching through our wellness program. Participation and completion of required steps are needed to qualify.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Free, confidential counseling and support for you and your family— includes emotional, financial, and legal resources.
💸 Financial Protection
Life Insurance
Employer-paid coverage: 1.5× salary (up to $200,000) for employees. Voluntary life insurance is available for employees, spouses, and children.
Disability Insurance
Short-Term: 100% employer-paid, covering 60% of weekly earnings (up to $1,500/week) starting on day 15 of illness/injury, for up to 11 weeks.
Long-Term: Optional coverage at low group rates, paying up to 60% of monthly earnings after a 90-day waiting period.
Critical Illness Insurance
Optional coverage pays a lump sum upon diagnosis of a covered condition such as heart attack, stroke, or cancer.
🕒 Time Away from Work
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Accrued sick and vacation time grow with years of service.
Paid Holidays
12 paid holidays per year, including:
New Year’s Day, MLK Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving & the Friday after, Christmas Eve & Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
Bereavement Leave
Up to 3 days paid leave following the death of an immediate family member.
Other Leave
Jury duty, military leave, and job-protected leave under FMLA (if eligible).
💰 Retirement Benefits
Macon Water Authority Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
Employees hired after 2013 choose to contribute 3% or 6.2%Â of their salary, matched dollar-for-dollar by MWA. Funds vest after five years.
Additional Retirement Options
An optional 457(b) deferred compensation plan that allows both pre-tax and ROTH contributions to supplement retirement savings.
📈 Career Growth
- On-the-job training
- Certifications and licensing
- Advancement opportunities across departments