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HIDALGO & CAMERON COS WCID-9

Heavy Machine Operator

Pay: $29,000–$40,000/yr

Posted: 3 days ago

Location: Mercedes, TX (Onsite)

Last Updated: 7 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/4/2026

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A Manufacturing Machine Operator operates machinery used in a manufacturing facility, including a range of machines used for the production or transport of goods.

$36,679 / year median in Texas

+11% projected growth

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More Like This Salary Not Available Position range in Hidalgo County $29k - $40k Per Year Heavy Machine Operator

HIDALGO & CAMERON COS WCID-9

Occupation:

Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining

Location:

MERCEDES, TX - 78570

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift

Posted:

08/14/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

08/17/2026

Expires:

09/13/2026 Job #: 17055395 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time DL Required Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Shift Day Shift Help for . Heavy Machine Operator will move levers, depress foot pedals, and turn dials to operate power machinery, such as power shovels, stripping shovels, scraper loaders, or backhoes. Set up or inspect equipment prior to operation. Become familiar with digging plans, machine capabilities and limitations, and with efficient and safe digging procedures in a given application. Observe hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines so that work can be performed to specifications. Operate machinery to perform activities such as backfilling excavations. Perform other duties as assigned. •Employer will conduct back ground check, drug screening and physical.•Pay to be discussed during interview.