Water Maintenance Technician - Distribution

Sharyland Water Supply; Alton (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Pension

Job summary

Sharyland Water Supply Corporation is seeking a Water Maintenance Technician - Distribution to keep water flowing safely across our service area. You will perform hands-on field work and respond rapidly to issues, with daily tasks focused on maintaining and repairing the distribution network.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and familiarity with water systems. Expect outdoor work, occasional emergencies, and on-call shifts as part of a dedicated team serving the community.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with water distribution systems and safe work around buried utilities.
• Strong record-keeping abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to perform emergency repairs safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair water mains, valves, fittings, clamps, sleeves, service lines, and meters.
• Complete routine taps, tie-ins, line flushing, backfill, and site restoration.
• Cut, bevel, thread, and join pipe; replace angle stops and meter boxes.
• Locate underground utilities (hand-digging/vac methods) and set traffic control.
• Operate and maintain tools/equipment (dump/boom trucks; backhoe/boring/trenching equipment).
• Document work and respond to after-hours emergencies during on-call rotation.

Skills

Water distribution familiarity

Record-keeping

Emergency repairs

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Who We Are

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 endeavor.

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.

The Opportunity

As a Water Maintenance Technician - Distribution, you’ll make a difference by helping keep safe, reliable water flowing across our service area. This purpose-driven role supports our mission through high-quality field work and rapid restoration when issues occur.

Key responsibilities include:

• Install and repair water mains, valves, fittings, clamps, sleeves, service lines, and meters
• Complete routine taps, tie-ins, line flushing, backfill, and site restoration
• Cut, bevel, thread, and join pipe; replace angle stops and meter boxes
• Locate underground utilities (hand-digging/vac methods) and set traffic control
• Operate and maintain tools/equipment (e.g., dump/boom trucks; backhoe/boring/trenching equipment as assigned)
• Document work and respond to after-hours emergencies during on-call rotation

Required qualifications/skills:

• High School diploma or GED
• Familiarity with water distribution systems and safe work around buried utilities
• Strong record-keeping and the ability to perform emergency repairs safely

A Day Outdoors

Your day shift starts by reviewing the day’s priorities, staging materials, and aligning on safety so you can contribute to our mission with confidence. Most of the day is spent outdoors—moving between planned line work and unexpected service interruptions—often coordinating around traffic and nearby buried utilities. You’ll spend time in trenches and uneven terrain, working in heat, rain, or cold, then close out by updating records, cleaning up the work area, and getting equipment ready for the next call. During your on-call rotation, you stay prepared to respond at night, on weekends, holidays, or in severe weather to restore service and protect community impact.

Total Rewards

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• a Pension

—supporting you so you can stay focused on making a difference through our mission and community impact.