Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. One — Effective August 1, 2026. Due to low reservoir levels, we are experiencing water shortages and have allocated water to eligible accounts only.
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Join a District that has served the growers of Hidalgo County for more than a century.
Full-time · Non-exempt · Closes: Open until filled
Operate canal gates and turnouts along an assigned run, record deliveries, respond to water orders and report maintenance needs. Requires a valid Texas driver's license and the ability to work outdoors and rotating weekend shifts.
Download Job Description (PDF)Full-time · Non-exempt · Closes: September 30, 2026
Operate excavator, loader and maintainer for canal cleaning, bank repair and pipeline installation. Two years of comparable experience preferred; CDL required within six months of hire.
Download Job Description (PDF)If no position matches your experience, applications are kept on file for six months and reviewed as vacancies occur.
Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal or Texas law. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities upon request; contact the District office at (956) 383-3886.
The District participates in E-Verify and requires documentation of identity and authorization to work in the United States for all new hires.
