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Tractor Operator roles can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires specialized technical knowledge, precision agriculture systems, GPS-guided machinery, or soil management protocols tied to a specific degree. Employers in large-scale commercial farming and agribusiness are the most active H-1B filers for this occupation code.
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Roy Jorgensen Associates, Inc. (Jorgensen) is a world leader in maintenance management. For over 65 years Jorgensen has provided a diverse range of facility and highway infrastructure, consulting, maintenance and management services. Our professionals are in the forefront as facility managers, maintenance engineers, trainers, assets managers and solution providers. Our firm is focused on the operations and maintenance of transportation and public works infrastructure assets. Our maintenance operations is comprised of professional engineers, certified quality control inspectors, and experienced maintenance technicians with proficiency developing and executing highway infrastructure maintenance contracts throughout the United States. Our system approach to maintenance management is unparalleled in our industry. We know how to identify and implement innovative solutions for our client's toughest challenges.
Position Summary
Roy Jorgensen Associates, Inc. is currently seeking a Full-time; Experienced Roadside Tractor Operator to perform maintenance operations in the Thonotosassa, FL area. This position requires performing a variety of tasks related to highway maintenance and adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Jorgensen Company policies and procedures.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Roadway maintenance experience
- Small machine mowing
- Mowing/weed control
- MOT Certifications
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma/GED
- Maintain company standards for background checks (i.e. criminal record, driving record and controlled substance/drug testing)
- Knowledge of local driving rules and regulations
- Carry out simple arithmetic functions
- Maintain proper safety equipment required for each job
- Knowledge and ability to adapt to the latest technology
- Ability to use smart phone and applications
- Ability to adjust to changing work schedule
- Ability to work safely under ranging environmental and weather conditions
- Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds; strenuous manual labor may be required
- Ability to operate hand/power tools
- At least 1 year experience operating heavy equipment including tractors and 15' mowing decks
- Clean driving record is essential
- Must pass criminal background check
SCHEDULE
Full time; must be flexible and willing to work on-call and overtime as needed.
TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE TO INCLUDE
FREE PPE! Competitive base pay, annual profitability based bonus, recognition incentives and extensive training opportunities. Comprehensive Benefit Plan options for full time employees to include: Health, Vision, & Dental insurance for you and your family, 401(k) Retirement Plan, 2 weeks of Vacation time, accruing Sick time, 12 paid Holidays, Free Life Insurance, Free Long Term Disability coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Critical Illness coverage, Free Employee Assistance Plans, Nationwide Pet Insurance Discount, and more! Company will conduct Background check, MVR and Controlled Substance testing prior to hire.
Roy Jorgensen Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity in our workforce. EOE/M/F/D/V
INTRODUCTION
Roy Jorgensen Associates, Inc. (Jorgensen) is a world leader in maintenance management. For over 65 years Jorgensen has provided a diverse range of facility and highway infrastructure, consulting, maintenance and management services. Our professionals are in the forefront as facility managers, maintenance engineers, trainers, assets managers and solution providers. Our firm is focused on the operations and maintenance of transportation and public works infrastructure assets. Our maintenance operations is comprised of professional engineers, certified quality control inspectors, and experienced maintenance technicians with proficiency developing and executing highway infrastructure maintenance contracts throughout the United States. Our system approach to maintenance management is unparalleled in our industry. We know how to identify and implement innovative solutions for our client's toughest challenges.
Position Summary
Roy Jorgensen Associates, Inc. is currently seeking a Full-time; Experienced Roadside Tractor Operator to perform maintenance operations in the Thonotosassa, FL area. This position requires performing a variety of tasks related to highway maintenance and adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Jorgensen Company policies and procedures.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Roadway maintenance experience
- Small machine mowing
- Mowing/weed control
- MOT Certifications
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma/GED
- Maintain company standards for background checks (i.e. criminal record, driving record and controlled substance/drug testing)
- Knowledge of local driving rules and regulations
- Carry out simple arithmetic functions
- Maintain proper safety equipment required for each job
- Knowledge and ability to adapt to the latest technology
- Ability to use smart phone and applications
- Ability to adjust to changing work schedule
- Ability to work safely under ranging environmental and weather conditions
- Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds; strenuous manual labor may be required
- Ability to operate hand/power tools
- At least 1 year experience operating heavy equipment including tractors and 15' mowing decks
- Clean driving record is essential
- Must pass criminal background check
SCHEDULE
Full time; must be flexible and willing to work on-call and overtime as needed.
TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE TO INCLUDE
FREE PPE! Competitive base pay, annual profitability based bonus, recognition incentives and extensive training opportunities. Comprehensive Benefit Plan options for full time employees to include: Health, Vision, & Dental insurance for you and your family, 401(k) Retirement Plan, 2 weeks of Vacation time, accruing Sick time, 12 paid Holidays, Free Life Insurance, Free Long Term Disability coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Critical Illness coverage, Free Employee Assistance Plans, Nationwide Pet Insurance Discount, and more! Company will conduct Background check, MVR and Controlled Substance testing prior to hire.
Roy Jorgensen Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity in our workforce. EOE/M/F/D/V
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Tractor Operator
Verify your SOC code before applying
Tractor Operator roles file under SOC 45-2091. Pull the O*NET profile for that code to confirm the listed tasks and education requirements match your actual duties, mismatches between your resume and the SOC code are a common RFE trigger.
Target employers enrolled in E-Verify
H-1B sponsors must be authorized to hire foreign workers. Filtering for E-Verify-enrolled agricultural employers narrows your list to operations already set up to file, cutting weeks off the credentialing process on their end.
Search H-1B filers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Tractor Operator roles by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. That filing history tells you which operations have already cleared the DOL certification process for this occupation, not just which ones claim to sponsor.
Document precision agriculture credentials specifically
Gather certifications tied to GPS-guided equipment, variable-rate technology, or soil sensor systems before applying. These credentials are what turns a general Tractor Operator role into a specialty occupation, without them, USCIS may question whether a degree is truly required.
Ask employers about LCA wage level upfront
Before your offer is finalized, ask which DOL wage level the LCA will use. Employers sometimes file at Level I for experienced operators, which can create RFE exposure. Confirm the wage level matches your experience tier using the OFLC Wage Search.
File during the cap registration window
H-1B cap registration opens in March each year. If your employer misses the USCIS registration window, you'll wait a full year for the next lottery cycle. Confirm your employer has the window calendared well before February.
H-1B Visa Tractor Operator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Tractor Operator role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the role is defined. Standard tractor operation doesn't automatically qualify, but positions requiring a bachelor's degree in agronomy, precision agriculture, or agricultural engineering can meet the specialty occupation threshold. The employer must demonstrate in the LCA and I-129 petition that the specific duties require that degree, not just that a degree is preferred.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Tractor Operator positions?
Large commercial farming operations, agribusiness corporations, and agricultural technology companies are the most active H-1B filers for this occupation. You can identify employers with verified filing history for this role on Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data so you can see which companies have actually completed the certification process.
What wage level will my employer use on the LCA for a Tractor Operator role?
DOL sets four prevailing wage levels based on experience and complexity. Tractor Operator LCAs frequently file at Level I or II, which can create RFE risk if USCIS views the role as requiring higher specialization. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the current prevailing wage for SOC 45-2091 in your work location before your offer is finalized.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a different agricultural employer mid-season?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new I-129 petition, provided your prior status was lawfully maintained. The new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and a new petition with USCIS. Seasonal gaps in employment can complicate the portability analysis, so timing the transfer between growing seasons reduces risk.
Does my foreign agricultural degree satisfy the specialty occupation requirement?
A foreign degree is evaluated for U.S. equivalency, typically by a credential evaluation service. A three-year agricultural degree from many countries is often found equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's. USCIS reviews the evaluation alongside the petition. The degree must be in a field directly related to the Tractor Operator duties listed in the LCA, a general science degree without agricultural coursework is unlikely to satisfy the requirement.