Heavy Equipment Operator

Our Roots

Sharyland Water Supply Corporation was established in May of 1968 for the purpose of providing safe, affordable drinking water to the rural communities in and around Mission, McAllen, and Edinburg. We continue to strive in that endeavour.

Sharyland Water Supply Corporation was created by a group of determined, community-minded men in the 1960's. With the help of Farmers Home Administration, a loan was acquired and construction began to build a rural water system. Initially, 700 property owners committed to take water service once construction was complete. Today, more than 50 years later, there are over 19,000 water connections on the system.

The Corporation has approximately 100 square miles of Certified Area, 800 miles of water lines, three water plants, four elevated storage tanks and plans for additional water system improvements in the works.

The Corporation has over 100 employees and a 7 person Board of Directors, all of whom are dedicated to the job required to ensure that Sharyland Water Supply Corporation continues to be the best it can be.

As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you’ll help deliver safe, reliable water service by operating and supporting equipment used to install, repair, and maintain water infrastructure across the system. This role exists to drive outcomes in field construction and maintenance while protecting people, property, and utilities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Safely operate assigned heavy equipment for excavation, trenching, hauling, and placement of underground infrastructure
• Support new water line installs; water line/valve repairs and installations; sludge removal/hauling; grounds, pavement, and concrete repairs
• Work around buried utilities and complete required documentation/work orders
• Maintain equipment through routine service, lubrication, and readiness checks

Required qualifications/skills:

• Proven ability to operate heavy equipment safely on jobsites and, as needed, on roadways
• Working knowledge of trench safety/OSHA practices and utility-locate processes (Texas 811)

Your day shift runs Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.

-5:00 p.m., with occasional overtime as operational needs change. You’ll start by reviewing the day’s work orders, confirming locate tickets, and checking your machine’s condition before heading to the jobsite.

In the field, you’ll coordinate with the crew as conditions evolve—adjusting approach when you encounter mixed soils, tight easements, or active utility corridors. You’ll balance production with protection: setting up safe work zones, verifying slopes and barricades, and switching between equipment and hands‑on tasks (like hand‑digging or setting components) to keep the job moving. You’ll wrap up by securing the site, completing documentation, and staging equipment for the next day.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance options
• Paid Time Off
• Competitive Salary (pay rate: $16)