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Carpenter jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship are available through U.S. employers in construction, resort development, and seasonal infrastructure projects. Employers must file a temporary labor certification with the DOL before sponsoring you, and the 66,000-visa annual cap means timing your application to the correct season matters as much as your credentials.
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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:
Objective: Work from plans to build, assemble, fit together, align, plumb, and set in place forms for molding concrete structures.
Job Duties
- Construct forms for the placement of concrete and structures
- Checks forms while concrete is being placed
- Assist and direct others in stripping forms after concrete is placed
- Install miscellaneous materials in erecting concrete structures
- Install pre-cast concrete elements
- Prepare for slip-forming traffic rails and median barriers
- Install permanent metal deck forms
- Work with hand tools and power tools
- Other unlisted duties will be required
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED is preferred but not required
- Ability to communicate in English via verbal and written communications
- 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
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. 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:
Objective: Work from plans to build, assemble, fit together, align, plumb, and set in place forms for molding concrete structures.
Job Duties
- Construct forms for the placement of concrete and structures
- Checks forms while concrete is being placed
- Assist and direct others in stripping forms after concrete is placed
- Install miscellaneous materials in erecting concrete structures
- Install pre-cast concrete elements
- Prepare for slip-forming traffic rails and median barriers
- Install permanent metal deck forms
- Work with hand tools and power tools
- Other unlisted duties will be required
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED is preferred but not required
- Ability to communicate in English via verbal and written communications
- 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
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 Carpenter Jobs
Document your carpentry credentials before applying
Gather proof of your trade qualifications, apprenticeship certificates, and prior employer references before contacting U.S. employers. H-2B visa officers evaluate whether your skills match the certified job description, so vague credentials slow the process.
Target employers with DOL certification history
Search Migrate Mate to find construction and hospitality employers who have filed H-2B labor certifications for carpenter roles. These employers already understand the sponsorship process and are far more likely to move forward quickly.
Understand the prevailing wage for your work location
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the DOL prevailing wage for carpenters in the specific county where you'll work. Your offer letter must meet or exceed that wage or the labor certification will be denied.
Apply during the correct H-2B cap period
The 66,000 annual cap splits evenly between October and April start dates. If your carpentry project runs April through September, your employer must file in the winter allocation window or risk being shut out entirely.
Confirm your employer files the ETA-9142B correctly
The DOL requires employers to submit Form ETA-9142B with a valid job order and recruitment documentation before sponsoring you. Ask your prospective employer to confirm they've worked with a DOL-registered agent who handles H-2B temporary labor certifications.
Review your O*NET occupation profile before interviews
The O*NET profile for carpenters outlines the specific tasks, tools, and skills employers reference in their DOL job descriptions. Matching your experience to that profile helps you articulate your qualifications precisely during employer screening.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find carpenter jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the recommended way to search for carpenter positions where the employer is already set up to sponsor H-2B workers. Because the sponsorship process requires employers to obtain DOL labor certification before hiring, you need to target companies that have done this before, not simply any employer advertising carpentry work.
Does the H-2B annual cap affect when I can start a carpenter job?
Yes, directly. The 66,000 annual cap is split into two halves: 33,000 for workers starting between October 1 and March 31, and 33,000 for April 1 through September 30. Your employer must file within the correct allocation window for your project start date. USCIS uses a lottery when petitions exceed the cap in a given period, so late or misaligned filings can leave you without a visa number even if your employer's certification was approved.
What qualifications does a carpenter need to qualify for H-2B sponsorship?
The H-2B category doesn't require a degree, but your employer must demonstrate in their DOL labor certification that the job requires specific carpentry skills and that no qualified U.S. workers are available. Trade certificates, apprenticeship records, or documented work history all help establish your qualifications. The DOL evaluates whether your background matches the duties listed in the certified job description, so generic resumes that don't reflect hands-on carpentry experience create problems during USCIS adjudication.
Can a carpenter change employers after arriving on an H-2B visa?
Only if the new employer files a separate H-2B petition and receives USCIS approval before you begin working for them. H-2B status is employer-specific and tied to the certified job order. Working for an unapproved employer, even temporarily on a carpentry project, violates your status. The new employer must also have an active DOL temporary labor certification for the same or substantially similar carpenter role.