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Foreperson jobs with green card sponsorship are available through the EB-2 and EB-3 pathways, both requiring PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor. Employers must document prevailing wage compliance and complete a recruitment test before sponsoring you for lawful permanent residency in a supervisory trades role.
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Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued.
People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.
We are Beautifully Different. We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey.
About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s approximately 7,000 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.
For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Job Title: Foreperson
Posting Start Date: 11/5/26
Position Information
Posted Range: $37.00-$38.00/hour
The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and/or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity.
In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more!
American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally!
Primary Role
The Foreperson directs and performs a variety of tasks to assist in the work of a crew or crews engaged in the construction, maintenance and operation of water works facilities.
Key Accountabilities
- Assigns duties to department employees as directed. Installs and maintains water pipelines, services, valves, pumps, meters, tank connections and other water facilities.
- Trains and rates the work performance of crew members. Completes all company reports related to crew.
- Determines staff, equipment and materials needed for each job. Enforces safety regulations as required for the assigned work.
- Inspects meters, valves, hydrants, and pipes to detect defects such as leaks or malfunctioning meters; tightens pip connections as needed.
- Investigates customer complaints.
- May record meter readings. May break-up pavement to dig excavations in preparation to remove or repair pipe.
- Performs work as assigned by supervisor.
Work Environment
Must be able to perform essential functions and meet the physical requirements for the position.
Experience/Education
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 3+ years in construction, plumbing, or building trades.
Competencies
Plans & Aligns
Decision Making
Communicates Effectively
Builds Networks
Action Oriented
Requisition ID: 110550
Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued.
People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.
We are Beautifully Different. We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey.
About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s approximately 7,000 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.
For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Job Title: Foreperson
Posting Start Date: 11/5/26
Position Information
Posted Range: $37.00-$38.00/hour
The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and/or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity.
In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more!
American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally!
Primary Role
The Foreperson directs and performs a variety of tasks to assist in the work of a crew or crews engaged in the construction, maintenance and operation of water works facilities.
Key Accountabilities
- Assigns duties to department employees as directed. Installs and maintains water pipelines, services, valves, pumps, meters, tank connections and other water facilities.
- Trains and rates the work performance of crew members. Completes all company reports related to crew.
- Determines staff, equipment and materials needed for each job. Enforces safety regulations as required for the assigned work.
- Inspects meters, valves, hydrants, and pipes to detect defects such as leaks or malfunctioning meters; tightens pip connections as needed.
- Investigates customer complaints.
- May record meter readings. May break-up pavement to dig excavations in preparation to remove or repair pipe.
- Performs work as assigned by supervisor.
Work Environment
Must be able to perform essential functions and meet the physical requirements for the position.
Experience/Education
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 3+ years in construction, plumbing, or building trades.
Competencies
Plans & Aligns
Decision Making
Communicates Effectively
Builds Networks
Action Oriented
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Foreperson
Document your supervisory experience thoroughly
EB-3 skilled worker eligibility requires at least two years of documented experience. Collect dated performance reviews, org charts showing direct reports, and project records that prove supervisory scope before any employer begins your PERM labor certification.
Search Migrate Mate for verified sponsoring employers
Find Foreperson roles at employers with confirmed green card sponsorship history by searching Migrate Mate. The platform shows employers who have filed PERM applications for similar occupations, so you're targeting companies already familiar with the process.
Understand the PERM recruitment test requirements
Your employer must run a DOL-mandated recruitment campaign and document that no qualified U.S. workers applied before filing your PERM. Ask prospective employers whether they've completed PERM for trades supervisors before, since unfamiliarity causes costly delays.
File your I-140 to lock in your priority date early
Your USCIS priority date determines your place in the per-country queue. Nationals from high-demand countries face significant backlogs, so push your employer to file the I-140 immediately after PERM certification rather than waiting to begin adjustment of status steps.
Use OFLC Wage Search to verify prevailing wage levels
PERM requires your offered wage to meet the DOL prevailing wage for Foreperson roles in your work location. Run an OFLC Wage Search using the correct SOC code before accepting an offer so you can flag any gap before the employer submits.
Clarify AC21 portability before changing employers mid-process
If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar occupation without restarting. Confirm in writing that the new Foreperson role falls within the same occupational category before resigning from your sponsoring employer.
Green Card Foreperson: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Foreperson role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes, depending on the specific requirements the employer documents for the position. EB-3 is the more common pathway for Foreperson roles, covering skilled workers with at least two years of experience. EB-2 applies if the employer genuinely requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience for the position.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a Foreperson?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residency rather than a temporary work visa. It requires PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, including a prevailing wage determination and a formal recruitment test, followed by an I-140 petition with USCIS. H-1B visa requires a specialty occupation and an LCA, which are separate requirements that do not apply to the green card process. Priority-date backlogs can also extend the total timeline significantly, particularly for nationals of high-demand countries.
How do I find Foreperson employers who already sponsor green cards?
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with a confirmed history of filing PERM applications for supervisory trades roles. Targeting companies already familiar with the process shortens your sponsorship timeline, since employers who have done it before understand the recruitment and wage documentation requirements that PERM demands.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a Foreperson job?
Your employer files a PERM application with the Department of Labor after conducting a prevailing wage determination and running a mandatory recruitment campaign to test the U.S. labor market. The employer must document that no qualified U.S. workers applied for the role. Only after DOL certifies the PERM can the employer file your I-140 petition with USCIS.
Can I keep my green card sponsorship if I change employers during the process?
It depends on where you are in the process. If your I-485 has been pending with USCIS for 180 days or more, AC21 portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without restarting. Separately, an approved I-140 priority date can often be carried over to a new employer's petition, but confirm both conditions with an immigration attorney before resigning.