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Loader Operator roles qualify for EB-3 skilled worker sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, where employers document recruitment efforts before filing an I-140 immigrant petition. Demand for equipment operators in construction, warehousing, and logistics creates steady sponsorship opportunities for qualified foreign professionals pursuing permanent U.S. residency.
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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. Ferrovial is also leading the development of the New Terminal One at JFK International Airport. Ferrovial shares trade under the ticker symbol FER on two stock markets: Nasdaq in the U.S. (Nasdaq100 Index) and the Spanish Stock Exchanges (IBEX 35). Ferrovial is included in globally recognized sustainability indices such as the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 22,000 professionals worldwide. Ferrovial’s activity is carried out through our business units, 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:
Supervisor: Foreman
Job Description: Operates a rubber-tired, skid steer, or crawler type tractor with an attached scoop type bucket on front end. Machine is used to load materials from stockpiles, excavation, charging batch plants, loading and unloading tricks. May be used with attachments in lieu of the bucket.
Essential functions and responsibilities:
- Start engines, move throttles, switches, and levers, and depress pedals to operate machines.
- Signal truck driver to position truck to facilitate loading of dirt, rocks, and other materials.
- Take actions to avoid potential hazards and obstructions such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, and falling objects.
- May oil, grease, or otherwise service the machine.
- Make necessary adjustment to equipment as needed.
- 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.
- Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Safety Policies and Practices: The employee in this job must be knowledgeable about and follow the company’s safety policies and procedures as described in the company’s safety manual.
Education: High School Diploma or GED is preferred but not required.
Experience: three or more years related construction experience preferred.
Physical Activity Level: Heavy physical activity performing strenuous day activities of a primarily productive/technical nature.
Manual Dexterity: Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items and work with the fingers. Ability to perceive attributes of objects and materials.
Working Conditions: Outdoor exposure to changing weather conditions (rain, sun, snow, wind, etc.)
Work Environment: The work environment/physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; and high and/or precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Pre-Employment Screening:
- ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT IN THE UNITED STATES: Webber participates in E-Verify. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States of America to qualify for employment with the Company.
- APPLICATION REVIEW AND INTERVIEWS: Candidates whose applications are identified will be contacted by the hiring manager to participate in the interview process.
- DRUG TEST: Candidates who are identified and selected for a position are required to complete and pass a drug screen to be considered for employment with Webber.
- PHYSICAL: Candidates who are identified and selected for a field position are required to complete and pass a medical exam to ensure physical and/or mental capacity to complete the tasks required by the job.
- BACKGROUND CHECK: Some positions require completion of a background check, which may include Employment History Verification, County and Federal Searches for felonies and misdemeanors, SSN Address Trace, and/or National Criminal/Sex and Violent Offender Search.
- CONFIDENTIALITY: All information gathered from the candidate for the purpose of pre-employment screening and other Company-related documents are confidential. Webber does not provide copies or access to this information unless required by law.
Webber and its companies (e.g. Webber, LLC, Webber Waterworks, LLC, Webber Infrastructure Management, Inc., Ferrovial Webber Energy, LLC) are equal opportunity employers. We treat all jobs 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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Loader Operator
Match your credentials to O*NET requirements
Pull the Loader Operator occupation profile from O*NET before applying. PERM audits often challenge whether foreign workers meet the minimum requirements listed, so align your resume and experience documentation to the exact duties and qualifications O*NET defines for this role.
Target industries with established PERM pipelines
Construction contractors, aggregate mining companies, and large distribution centers file PERM applications far more regularly than small hauling firms. Focus your search on employers in these sectors, where HR teams already understand the DOL recruitment and prevailing wage documentation requirements.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting any offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for Loader Operator positions in your target city before signing an offer. If the offered wage falls below the DOL-certified level, the PERM filing will stall regardless of how qualified you are.
Search green card sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Loader Operator openings specifically by employers with green card sponsorship history. This cuts out roles where sponsorship is vague or unlikely and focuses your applications on companies that have completed PERM filings for similar skilled worker positions.
Clarify sponsorship intent before the offer stage
Ask directly during the final interview round whether the employer will initiate PERM, not just whether they sponsor visas generally. Some companies sponsor H-1B visa but have never filed for an EB-3 skilled worker, which involves a different USCIS and DOL process with distinct costs and timelines.
Prepare your priority date strategy for long queues
EB-3 processing has no annual cap lottery, but per-country backlogs affect nationals from certain countries by years. Once your employer files the I-140 and USCIS approves it, your priority date is locked in, so starting the process sooner directly determines how quickly you reach the front of the line.
Green Card Loader Operator: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Loader Operator role qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Loader Operator positions typically qualify under the EB-3 skilled worker category, which covers roles requiring at least two years of training or experience. The employer must complete PERM labor certification with the DOL, demonstrating no qualified U.S. workers are available, before filing the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS to begin the green card process.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Loader Operator?
The H-1B requires a specialty occupation typically tied to a bachelor's degree, which most Loader Operator roles don't meet, so it's rarely available for this job title. PERM-based EB-3 sponsorship targets skilled workers directly, involves no annual lottery, and leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status. The tradeoff is a longer overall timeline, often two to four years or more depending on your country of birth and employer processing speed.
What does the PERM process look like for a Loader Operator employer?
The employer must conduct a regulated recruitment campaign, post the role through channels DOL specifies, document that no qualified U.S. applicants were rejected, and certify the offered wage meets the prevailing wage determined through OFLC. Once DOL certifies the PERM application, the employer files the I-140 with USCIS, and you can begin tracking your priority date toward adjustment of status or consular processing.
How do I find Loader Operator jobs where employers actually sponsor green cards?
Use Migrate Mate to search Loader Operator openings filtered by employers with a documented green card sponsorship history. Many generic job listings mention visa sponsorship loosely without specifying PERM or EB-3 experience. Migrate Mate surfaces roles tied to employers who have previously completed the full PERM and I-140 process for skilled worker positions, saving you time on applications unlikely to lead anywhere.
Does my country of birth affect my EB-3 green card timeline as a Loader Operator?
Yes, significantly. EB-3 green card availability depends on your country of birth, not citizenship. Nationals from countries with high immigration demand, such as India and China, face multi-year backlogs tracked through the State Department's Visa Bulletin. Nationals from most other countries move through the EB-3 queue much faster. Your priority date, established when USCIS approves your I-140, determines your place in that line.