H-2A Visa Diesel Mechanic Jobs
Diesel Mechanic jobs with H-2A visa sponsorship are available through U.S. agricultural employers who need qualified mechanics to maintain tractors, harvesters, and irrigation equipment through planting and harvest seasons. Employers cover housing and transportation, pay the Adverse Effect Wage Rate, and file directly with DOL, no cap means positions open year-round as seasonal demand requires.
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JP Mascaro & Sons is a locally owned and operated private family-owned company who has been experiencing record growth and success. In 1964, it started with one truck. We have grown into one of the largest, most successful fully integrated solid waste companies serving the mid-Atlantic area. We started with a business plan in 1964 that remains unchanged today: serve your customers well, treat your employees as family, and work hard.
Come Join Our Family!
Our Lehigh Valley Division, located in Allentown, PA, is currently searching for Diesel Mechanics due to growth!
What You Will Do:
- Perform diagnostic, repair and maintenance on trucks, construction equipment, including auxiliary components in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications
- Knowledgeable in the safe operation of all garage tools, diagnostic equipment, lifts, hoists and jacking equipment
- Identify and obtain necessary replacement parts as needed to execute repairs
- Adhere to manufacturer’s warranty policies and procedures
- Capability to independently analyze and safely resolve problems
- Correct vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units
- Special projects and other job duties as assigned
You Have/You Are:
- Diesel Engine Technical degree and/or training or relative and transferable experience
- Knowledge in the safe operation of all garage tools, diagnostic equipment, lifts, hoists and jacking equipment
- Ability to identify and obtain necessary replacement parts as needed to execute repairs
- Ability to read, understand and interpret technical data via instruction manuals
- Basic computer skills with the ability to learn new systems and software
- A valid driver’s license
- Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Must be organized and motivated to succeed with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
You Might Have:
- A Commercial Driving License (A or B)
- PA State Inspection License (highly desired)
- ASEs
- Your own tools
We Offer:
- Competitive Salary
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401K with Company match
- Eligible for Annual Bonus
- A fun, family environment
- and much more!!
For over 40 years, our motto has been "If it's service, it's us". We cannot meet the goals of our company if we do not satisfy our customers’ needs first. Our existence is dependent upon them. Our employees are our greatest asset. We invest in the growth and success of our employees.
Expected hours: 50.0 – 55.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
An Equal Opportunity Employer! We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on age, race, color, sex, gender, gender preference, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by local, state and federal laws. Come as you are!
We make reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Contact the Human Resources Department ONLY if you wish to request an accommodation.
Who Are We?
JP Mascaro & Sons is a locally owned and operated private family-owned company who has been experiencing record growth and success. In 1964, it started with one truck. We have grown into one of the largest, most successful fully integrated solid waste companies serving the mid-Atlantic area. We started with a business plan in 1964 that remains unchanged today: serve your customers well, treat your employees as family, and work hard.
Come Join Our Family!
Our Lehigh Valley Division, located in Allentown, PA, is currently searching for Diesel Mechanics due to growth!
What You Will Do:
- Perform diagnostic, repair and maintenance on trucks, construction equipment, including auxiliary components in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications
- Knowledgeable in the safe operation of all garage tools, diagnostic equipment, lifts, hoists and jacking equipment
- Identify and obtain necessary replacement parts as needed to execute repairs
- Adhere to manufacturer’s warranty policies and procedures
- Capability to independently analyze and safely resolve problems
- Correct vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units
- Special projects and other job duties as assigned
You Have/You Are:
- Diesel Engine Technical degree and/or training or relative and transferable experience
- Knowledge in the safe operation of all garage tools, diagnostic equipment, lifts, hoists and jacking equipment
- Ability to identify and obtain necessary replacement parts as needed to execute repairs
- Ability to read, understand and interpret technical data via instruction manuals
- Basic computer skills with the ability to learn new systems and software
- A valid driver’s license
- Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Must be organized and motivated to succeed with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
You Might Have:
- A Commercial Driving License (A or B)
- PA State Inspection License (highly desired)
- ASEs
- Your own tools
We Offer:
- Competitive Salary
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401K with Company match
- Eligible for Annual Bonus
- A fun, family environment
- and much more!!
For over 40 years, our motto has been "If it's service, it's us". We cannot meet the goals of our company if we do not satisfy our customers’ needs first. Our existence is dependent upon them. Our employees are our greatest asset. We invest in the growth and success of our employees.
Expected hours: 50.0 – 55.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
An Equal Opportunity Employer! We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on age, race, color, sex, gender, gender preference, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by local, state and federal laws. Come as you are!
We make reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Contact the Human Resources Department ONLY if you wish to request an accommodation.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Diesel Mechanic
Document your diesel equipment experience specifically
H-2A visa employers filing for Diesel Mechanic roles must prove a genuine labor shortage. List every agricultural machine you've serviced, combines, sprayers, balers, because vague 'mechanic experience' rarely satisfies DOL's job duty verification during the certification review.
Search verified H-2A employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find agricultural operations with active H-2A filing history for Diesel Mechanic roles. Filtering by employers who've filed before cuts guesswork and connects you to operations already familiar with the sponsorship process.
Target multi-commodity farms with year-round equipment fleets
Large operations running row crops, orchards, and livestock simultaneously need mechanics across overlapping seasons. These employers file H-2A petitions repeatedly and are more likely to extend your contract or refile for the following cycle.
Understand the job order before you sign anything
DOL requires employers to file a clearance order detailing your duties, housing location, and wage rate before USCIS sees the petition. Ask to review this document, discrepancies between the job order and your actual role can create compliance problems mid-season.
Check the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating
H-2A employers must pay whichever is higher: the Adverse Effect Wage Rate or the prevailing wage for your specific county and occupation. Run an OFLC Wage Search for your state and SOC code so you know the floor before your employer quotes a figure.
Confirm housing meets DOL standards before arrival
H-2A housing is employer-provided and must pass a federal or state inspection before workers arrive. Ask for the inspection certificate and confirm the facility accommodates your arrival date, delays in inspection clearance have left workers without housing on day one.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Diesel Mechanic jobs with H-2A visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the recommended starting point, it surfaces agricultural employers with verified H-2A filing history for Diesel Mechanic roles, so you're not guessing which operations are actually willing to sponsor. Look specifically for farms, feedlots, and harvest contractors running large equipment fleets, since those operations file H-2A petitions repeatedly and need qualified mechanics each season.
What obligations does an H-2A employer have when hiring a Diesel Mechanic?
H-2A employers must provide free housing that passes a DOL-required inspection, cover inbound and outbound transportation costs, and pay at minimum the Adverse Effect Wage Rate for your state or the prevailing wage for the occupation, whichever is higher. They also cover workers' compensation insurance and must guarantee pay for at least 75 percent of the work hours listed in your contract, even if work is unavailable.
Does H-2A sponsorship cover diesel mechanics working on non-crop equipment like irrigation systems?
Yes, as long as the work is tied to an agricultural operation and is temporary or seasonal in nature. Mechanics maintaining irrigation infrastructure, grain handling equipment, or livestock feeding systems on farms regularly qualify. DOL evaluates the job duties and the employer's agricultural classification, not just the machinery type, when certifying the H-2A application.
Can my H-2A status be extended if the harvest season runs longer than expected?
Your employer can file an extension petition with USCIS before your authorized period expires, as long as the total duration remains within the three-year maximum for continuous H-2A stay. Extensions must be tied to the same agricultural need and filed in advance, overstaying your authorized period without an approved extension creates a status violation that affects future visa eligibility.