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Grader operator roles can qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, where your employer files with DOL to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. Construction and civil infrastructure contractors are the most active sponsors for this heavy equipment classification.
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Get Access To All JobsJoin Ferrovial: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity
Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people’s lives? At Ferrovial, we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Listed on three major stock markets: Nasdaq (US), Euronext Amsterdam (Netherlands) and IBEX 35 (Spain), we are also a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 24,000 professionals worldwide, including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.
Founded in 1963, Webber, part of Ferrovial Construction, is a leading construction company that specializes in heavy civil, waterworks, energy and infrastructure management and is dedicated to safely providing intelligent solutions to its clients and community. Webber is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with offices and projects in the United States and Canada. Webber supports a wide range of project models to meet client needs, including traditional design bid build, design build, alternative delivery models and public private partnership (P3) solutions. Webber also has an in-house engineering services department to help optimize building efficiency and quality while solving complex project challenges using field experience, innovative construction methods and BIM technology. As a subsidiary of Ferrovial, Webber has access to a global network of skilled engineers, best-in-class technology and vast resources.
Why Ferrovial?
- Global presence, local impact: Be part of a company that is shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide, with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference.
- Collaborative excellence: Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
- Inclusive Culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice, celebrates what makes us unique and turns differences into innovation.
- Career growth: Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth.
- Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and take advantage of initiatives designed to support your physical and psychological health.
- Productivity tools: Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency.
Job Description
Objective
Operate Motor Grader to conduct rough grade work on new highways.
Regular Job Duties
- Operate GPS and Laser Controlled Grading System motor grader.
- Performs rough grade work to close specification control. This work is subject to strict inspection and must conform closely to specifications.
- Perform maintenance work to motor grader including oiling, greasing, and making necessary adjustments to equipment.
- Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
- Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals. Gain the respect of others by being fair, honest, reliable, and hard working.
- Other unlisted duties will be assigned.
Qualifications
- Three (3) or more years of heavy highway and civil construction as a Motor Grader Operator.
- High School Diploma or GED is preferred but not required.
- Ability to communicate in English via verbal and written communications.
- Mathematical proficiency as it relates to basic geometry, algebra, and mathematics.
- Move throughout a construction jobsite which includes minor obstacles including climbing ladders and inclines, operating heavy equipment, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Heavy physical activity performing strenuous day activities of a primarily productive/technical nature.
- Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items and work with the fingers and perceives attributes of objects and materials.
- Work outdoors with exposure to changing weather conditions such as rain, sun, snow, and wind.
The Statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
Seize the challenge. Move the world together! Innovative, creative, respectful, and diverse are some of the ways we describe ourselves. We are motivated by challenges, and we collaborate across our business units to move the world together. Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here!
Webber, a Ferrovial company, and its group of companies, are equal opportunity employers. We treat all job applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information (each, a “Protected Class”), or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.
#WeAreFerrovial
Join Ferrovial: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity
Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people’s lives? At Ferrovial, we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Listed on three major stock markets: Nasdaq (US), Euronext Amsterdam (Netherlands) and IBEX 35 (Spain), we are also a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 24,000 professionals worldwide, including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.
Founded in 1963, Webber, part of Ferrovial Construction, is a leading construction company that specializes in heavy civil, waterworks, energy and infrastructure management and is dedicated to safely providing intelligent solutions to its clients and community. Webber is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with offices and projects in the United States and Canada. Webber supports a wide range of project models to meet client needs, including traditional design bid build, design build, alternative delivery models and public private partnership (P3) solutions. Webber also has an in-house engineering services department to help optimize building efficiency and quality while solving complex project challenges using field experience, innovative construction methods and BIM technology. As a subsidiary of Ferrovial, Webber has access to a global network of skilled engineers, best-in-class technology and vast resources.
Why Ferrovial?
- Global presence, local impact: Be part of a company that is shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide, with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference.
- Collaborative excellence: Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
- Inclusive Culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice, celebrates what makes us unique and turns differences into innovation.
- Career growth: Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth.
- Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and take advantage of initiatives designed to support your physical and psychological health.
- Productivity tools: Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency.
Job Description
Objective
Operate Motor Grader to conduct rough grade work on new highways.
Regular Job Duties
- Operate GPS and Laser Controlled Grading System motor grader.
- Performs rough grade work to close specification control. This work is subject to strict inspection and must conform closely to specifications.
- Perform maintenance work to motor grader including oiling, greasing, and making necessary adjustments to equipment.
- Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
- Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals. Gain the respect of others by being fair, honest, reliable, and hard working.
- Other unlisted duties will be assigned.
Qualifications
- Three (3) or more years of heavy highway and civil construction as a Motor Grader Operator.
- High School Diploma or GED is preferred but not required.
- Ability to communicate in English via verbal and written communications.
- Mathematical proficiency as it relates to basic geometry, algebra, and mathematics.
- Move throughout a construction jobsite which includes minor obstacles including climbing ladders and inclines, operating heavy equipment, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Heavy physical activity performing strenuous day activities of a primarily productive/technical nature.
- Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items and work with the fingers and perceives attributes of objects and materials.
- Work outdoors with exposure to changing weather conditions such as rain, sun, snow, and wind.
The Statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
Seize the challenge. Move the world together! Innovative, creative, respectful, and diverse are some of the ways we describe ourselves. We are motivated by challenges, and we collaborate across our business units to move the world together. Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here!
Webber, a Ferrovial company, and its group of companies, are equal opportunity employers. We treat all job applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information (each, a “Protected Class”), or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.
#WeAreFerrovial
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Grader Operator
Document your equipment certifications before applying
PERM requires your employer to define the job requirements precisely. Compiling your operator licenses, CDL endorsements, and grading equipment certifications before outreach lets employers verify you meet their documented minimum requirements without delays.
Target contractors with active DOL PERM filings
Civil construction firms and highway contractors file PERM applications far more often than residential builders. Filtering by employers with recent DOL labor certification activity puts you in front of sponsors who already understand the process for heavy equipment operators.
Search green card jobs using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter grader operator roles by employers with active green card sponsorship history. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that have never navigated PERM for skilled equipment operators.
Clarify prevailing wage tier during offer negotiations
DOL assigns grader operator roles a prevailing wage level using O*NET and the OFLC Wage Search before your employer files the LCA. Ask which wage level they intend to certify so your offered salary aligns and the PERM audit risk stays low.
Understand EB-3 filing timelines before accepting an offer
PERM labor certification alone averages six to twelve months at DOL before I-140 adjudication even begins. Confirm your employer has in-house HR or an immigration attorney managing filings so sponsorship doesn't stall after you start the role.
Request E-Verify enrollment status from prospective employers
Federal and state infrastructure contractors are often E-Verify participants, which signals they regularly handle work authorization compliance. An employer already enrolled in E-Verify typically has HR infrastructure to support a multi-year PERM green card process.
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Find Grader Operator JobsGrader Operator Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a grader operator role qualify for an EB-3 green card?
Yes. Grader operators fall under the EB-3 skilled worker category, which covers occupations requiring at least two years of training or experience. Your employer files a PERM labor certification with DOL to prove no qualified U.S. workers are available, then submits an I-140 immigrant petition to USCIS. There is no annual lottery, and the path leads to permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status.
How does EB-3 green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
Grader operator positions generally do not qualify for H-1B status because they do not require a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty field. EB-3, by contrast, covers skilled trades with two or more years of experience and has no annual lottery cap at the application stage. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM plus I-140 adjudication can take one to two years before you even file for adjustment of status.
How long does the full PERM green card process take for a grader operator?
From PERM filing to a green card in hand, you should plan for a minimum of two to three years if your country of birth has no visa backlog. DOL currently processes most PERM applications in six to twelve months, I-140 adjudication at USCIS adds several more months, and adjustment of status processing varies by field office. Workers born in countries with high EB-3 demand, like India or China, face significantly longer waits due to annual per-country limits.
How can I find grader operator jobs with green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search specifically for grader operator roles at employers with documented green card sponsorship history. Most general job boards don't filter by immigration sponsorship type, so you can waste months applying to contractors who've never filed a PERM application. Narrowing your search to employers with active EB-3 filing history cuts that uncertainty from the start.
What wage documentation do I need for PERM sponsorship as a grader operator?
Your employer must obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL before advertising the position or filing PERM. The wage is based on your job duties, geographic location, and the skill level assigned using O*NET. Your offered salary must meet or exceed that determination throughout the process. You don't file this yourself, but confirming your employer has completed it early prevents last-minute complications before I-140 filing.
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