The Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District operates and maintains irrigation, drainage, and river flood control systems throughout the Middle Rio Grande Valley. The district also promotes responsible water management, works to protect the environment and wildlife in partnership with local, state, and federal agencies, and provides multi-use recreational opportunities throughout the middle valley.

  • Serves 11,000 irrigators, six pueblos & 100,000 parcels of land throughout the middle valley
  • Owns and manages 30,000 acres of bosque
  • Maintains facilities required to upkeep the agricultural production in the Middle Rio Grande Valley
  • Employs more than 200 New Mexicans

We Value Our Employees

Benefits offered to our employees include these and more:

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision plans
  • Paid Time Off
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • 100% company paid term Life/AD&D policies
  • Retirement pension plan
  • Tuition reimbursement

Career Opportunities

Spotlight Career Opportunity

Service Technician

Salary: $24.15 minimum to start

The Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District (MRGCD) is seeking a goal-oriented individual to join our Belen Division as the Service Technician. The Service Technician performs field servicing and lubricating of light and heavy equipment including loaders, backhoes, excavators, dozers, transport and dump trucks; drives fuel truck to various worksite locations to refuel and perform field service work; assists with parts requests; maintains accurate and complete records of work done.

A valid New Mexico Commercial Driver’s License, minimum Class B (CDL) with Tanker and HAZMAT endorsement is required, Class A CDL preferred. Must maintain insurability under the District’s vehicle insurance program.

Qualified candidates should submit a job application to Human Resources at careers@mrgcd.us

Albuquerque Division

Field Maintenance Technician

Open: 4/27/26 - Open until filled
Salary: $17.85 minimum to start

Belen Division

Heavy Equipment Operator

Open: 4/28/26 - Open until filled
Salary: $23.10 minimum to start

Service Technician

Open: 2/11/26 - Open until filled
Salary: $24.15 minimum to start

Field Maintenance Technician

Open: 4/22/25 - Open until filled
Salary: $17.85 minimum to start

Cochiti Division

Field Maintenance Technician

Open: 6/10/26 - Open until filled
Salary: $17.85 minimum to start

ER&T

Mechanic

Open: 2/19/26 - Open until filled
Salary: $26.73 minimum to start

General Office

Bosque Technician

Open: 06/03/26 - Open until filled
Salary: $55,000 to $70,000 annually

Socorro Division

Medium Equipment Operator

Open: 06/09/26 - Open until filled
Salary: $19.95 minimum to start

Heavy Equipment Operator

Open: 05/26/26 - Open until filled
Salary: $23.10 minimum to start

Application

Fill out or print our job application and submit via mail, e-mail careers@mrgcd.us, facsimile 505-247-3273 or drop off at any MRGCD office during open hours.