Welcome to the BUNCOMBE PUBLIC WATER DISTRICT
Serving the village of MAKANDA and surrounding areas in JACKSON and UNION counties since 1973
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PUBLIC NOTICE
HIRING!
Buncombe Public Water District is looking for outside field help! Our tight-knit community is looking for someone who loves the outdoors, independently motivated, and community driven.
Job duties include but are not limited to:
- Ability to read maps
- Ability to hike though rough terrain, repeatedly bending down and standing up, and lift up-to 50lbs
- Driver’s License and ability to get in and out of a vehicle repeatedly
- Communication skills via email, text, and phone call with Board Members, Vendors, coworkers
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to maintain an outside field schedule
- IE: Flushing schedule, meter readings, pump station checks, etc.
- Critical thinking and mechanical troubleshooting skills
- Handyman work/experience including basic electrical, plumbing, and carpentry
Weekends and evenings work may be required in the event of an emergency and for the Monthly Public Board Meetings held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Starting pay between $18-$23 an hour depending upon experience. A resume can be emailed to info@buncombepwd.com
Customer Notifications
The regular meeting of Buncombe Public Water District was called to order on September 9, 2026 at 6:07 p.m. at the District’s office located at 79 Wiley Lane, Makanda, Illinois. Call to Order Trustees Present: Hughey; Brewer; Dickson; Fiorino; Lamb; Howell Trustees Absent: None. Also Present: Tim Pohlman; Alex Heidbreder; Sage Lintner; Michael R. Twomey. […]
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