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Service Technician jobs with H-2A visa sponsorship cover equipment maintenance and repair work tied to seasonal agricultural operations, from irrigation systems to harvesting machinery. Employers must provide free housing and transportation, pay the Adverse Effect Wage Rate, and file a job order with DOL before the season starts.
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Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada.
At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America – a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together.
We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.
PURPOSE
Meter Service, Technician
$33.16 per hour
ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Emergency Response (Gas leaks, CO, No gas).
- Leak investigation and Leak Grading, as current practice.
- Change, remove, or set a meter; Inspect Regulator or Correctors.
- Customer High Bill Investigations.
- Clear gas service freeze ups.
- Investigate higher level metering conditions (irregular or complex metering, crossed meters, shared metering and theft of service).
- Residential and Commercial Fitting work for any meter size and associated regulator work.
- Perform all duties of lower classification.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High School diploma (or equivalent); Vocational school training and experience in plumbing or gas service trades preferred.
- Possess a valid Driver's License and a DOT Medical Card.
- Pass a company Field Aptitude Test (F.A.T.) and a physical test for applicants outside the bargaining unit.
- Be willing to work overtime, Saturday, Sunday, Holidays and any shifts as may be established.
- Ability to meet pertinent DOT requirements and other job related qualifications as required.
- Knowledge Gas Utilization Safety Requirements.
Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business and as an employee team.
OUR MISSION
We provide safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy and water solutions. Our mission is how we create value as an organization—it is what drives us every day to fulfill our purpose.
OUR VISION
We better the lives of our customers and communities. Our vision is what we see as possible. It's where we aspire to be, what we want to achieve and how we'll make an impact. It guides and keeps us on the right path as we work towards fulfilling our purposes.
OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES
- Customer Centric
- Integrity
- Entrepreneurial
- Teamwork
- Owner mindset
- Outcome focused
- Continuous learning
WHAT WE OFFER
- Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy
- 401k Plan with matching
- Share purchase/match plan
- Leadership Development Program
- Volunteer paid days off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Achievement fund
- Free parking
- Variety of Health & Wellness programs
- Discount and Perks program
We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to investigate the opportunity further.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents.
Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all our employees and expect each of our employees to honour this commitment in their daily responsibilities.
LOCATION
Fall River, MA, US, 02724
Nearest Major Market: New Bedford
INTRODUCTION
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada.
At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America – a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together.
We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.
PURPOSE
Meter Service, Technician
$33.16 per hour
ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Emergency Response (Gas leaks, CO, No gas).
- Leak investigation and Leak Grading, as current practice.
- Change, remove, or set a meter; Inspect Regulator or Correctors.
- Customer High Bill Investigations.
- Clear gas service freeze ups.
- Investigate higher level metering conditions (irregular or complex metering, crossed meters, shared metering and theft of service).
- Residential and Commercial Fitting work for any meter size and associated regulator work.
- Perform all duties of lower classification.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High School diploma (or equivalent); Vocational school training and experience in plumbing or gas service trades preferred.
- Possess a valid Driver's License and a DOT Medical Card.
- Pass a company Field Aptitude Test (F.A.T.) and a physical test for applicants outside the bargaining unit.
- Be willing to work overtime, Saturday, Sunday, Holidays and any shifts as may be established.
- Ability to meet pertinent DOT requirements and other job related qualifications as required.
- Knowledge Gas Utilization Safety Requirements.
Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business and as an employee team.
OUR MISSION
We provide safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy and water solutions. Our mission is how we create value as an organization—it is what drives us every day to fulfill our purpose.
OUR VISION
We better the lives of our customers and communities. Our vision is what we see as possible. It's where we aspire to be, what we want to achieve and how we'll make an impact. It guides and keeps us on the right path as we work towards fulfilling our purposes.
OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES
- Customer Centric
- Integrity
- Entrepreneurial
- Teamwork
- Owner mindset
- Outcome focused
- Continuous learning
WHAT WE OFFER
- Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy
- 401k Plan with matching
- Share purchase/match plan
- Leadership Development Program
- Volunteer paid days off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Achievement fund
- Free parking
- Variety of Health & Wellness programs
- Discount and Perks program
We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to investigate the opportunity further.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents.
Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all our employees and expect each of our employees to honour this commitment in their daily responsibilities.
LOCATION
Fall River, MA, US, 02724
Nearest Major Market: New Bedford
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Service Technician
Pull your O*NET profile before applying
Service Technician roles under H-2A must match an agricultural occupation. Pull the O*NET profile for your specific equipment specialization and confirm the duties align with seasonal crop or livestock operations before targeting employers.
Target employers with SCA or OFLC history
Growers who have filed H-2A job orders before know the housing, transportation, and wage compliance requirements. Search OFLC disclosure data for employers who listed Service Technician or equipment maintenance roles in prior seasons.
Verify your wage offer against the AEWR
Your offer letter must meet or exceed the Adverse Effect Wage Rate for the state where you'll work. Cross-check the posted wage using the OFLC Wage Search before signing anything so you catch underpayment before the petition is filed.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified H-2A employers
Filter for Service Technician roles with confirmed H-2A sponsorship history on Migrate Mate. Employers listed there have DOL filing records attached, so you're not cold-applying to operations that have never sponsored a temporary agricultural worker.
Document equipment certifications before the season
H-2A employers must justify why domestic workers can't fill the role. Having current certifications for irrigation, tractor, or refrigeration systems on hand strengthens your application file and supports the employer's labor market test at DOL.
Confirm housing proximity to the worksite
Employers are legally required to provide free housing, but the location varies. Before your I-9 is completed and you're on-site, confirm in writing that the provided housing meets the distance and habitability standards set out in your job order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Service Technician jobs with H-2A sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the recommended starting point. It filters Service Technician listings to employers with confirmed H-2A filing history, so you're not guessing which operations are willing to sponsor. You can also search OFLC disclosure data directly for employers who have listed equipment maintenance or repair roles in prior H-2A job orders, then approach them directly before the season opens.
What housing and transportation obligations does an H-2A employer have for a Service Technician?
Your H-2A employer must provide free housing for the duration of your work contract and transport you from your home country to the worksite, then back when the contract ends. They must also cover daily transportation between housing and the job. Housing must meet federal or state occupational safety standards, and the cost cannot be deducted from your wages.
Does my Service Technician role need to be tied to a specific crop or season?
Yes. H-2A is limited to temporary or seasonal agricultural work, so your Service Technician duties must be directly tied to a defined agricultural production cycle. Maintaining irrigation systems during a planting season or servicing harvest equipment during a harvest window qualifies. Year-round general facility maintenance, without a seasonal agricultural connection, does not meet H-2A eligibility criteria under DOL regulations.
Can I change employers mid-season if my H-2A Service Technician job ends early?
H-2A status is tied to a specific employer and job order, so you can't switch employers without a new petition being filed. If your role ends before the contract period closes, your authorized stay ends with it. A new employer would need to file a separate H-2A petition and obtain a new approved job order from DOL before you can begin work for them.