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Loader Operator jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship are available through seasonal employers in construction, landscaping, and material handling. Employers must obtain DOL labor certification before filing with USCIS, and the annual 66,000-visa cap fills fast. Positions typically run three to nine months, so timing your application to the correct cap half matters.
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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:
GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB
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 DUTIES 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.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Less than a High School Diploma and related construction experience.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Outdoors exposed to changing weather conditions (for instance, rain, sun, snow, wind, etc.).
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 and perceives attributes of objects and materials.
Note: The Statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
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:
GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB
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 DUTIES 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.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Less than a High School Diploma and related construction experience.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Outdoors exposed to changing weather conditions (for instance, rain, sun, snow, wind, etc.).
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 and perceives attributes of objects and materials.
Note: The Statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
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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Verify your operator certifications before applying
H-2B visa employers hiring loader operators often require proof of equipment certification or safety training before initiating your sponsorship paperwork. Having a forklift or heavy equipment certificate ready speeds up the employer's DOL filing timeline.
Target employers in cap-exempt peak seasons
Construction and landscaping companies filing under the summer cap half (April 1 start) face the heaviest competition for H-2B numbers. Search for employers with October 1 start dates, where demand is lower and your odds of securing a slot improve.
Search verified H-2B employers on Migrate Mate
Not every employer listing a loader operator role will sponsor H-2B visas. Migrate Mate filters job listings by verified H-2B filing history so you're only contacting employers who have already gone through the DOL certification process.
Confirm the prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your H-2B employer must pay at least the DOL-set prevailing wage for loader operators in their county. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the required rate for your work location before your offer letter is finalized.
Ask employers about their temporary need documentation
DOL requires H-2B employers to prove their need is genuinely temporary, not a permanent position. Loader operator roles tied to a specific project end date or seasonal workload are easier to certify than ongoing operations, so ask your employer how they've documented their need.
Check O*NET to align your resume language
DOL and USCIS adjudicators reference occupation definitions during H-2B review. Pull the loader operator occupation profile from O*NET and mirror its task descriptions in your resume to match the certified job duties on your employer's petition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find loader operator jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the recommended starting point. It surfaces loader operator listings from employers with verified H-2B filing history, so you're not applying blind to companies that won't sponsor. Generic job boards mix in non-sponsoring employers with no way to filter by visa type, making the search far less efficient.
How does the H-2B annual cap affect loader operator job seekers?
USCIS allocates 66,000 H-2B visas per fiscal year, split into two 33,000-slot halves covering October 1 and April 1 start dates. Cap numbers are frequently exhausted shortly after USCIS opens filing. Loader operator employers must file early, and if you're targeting a summer season start, your employer's petition needs to be submitted well before the April window opens.
Does my loader operator experience count if it was gained outside the United States?
Yes. DOL and USCIS evaluate your qualifications based on the duties in the certified job description, not where you gained them. Work history operating wheel loaders, skid steers, or similar equipment in your home country is valid. Your employer will document the required experience in the H-2B petition, and you'll need records or references that confirm it.
What happens if the employer's H-2B petition is approved but my visa start date hasn't arrived yet?
USCIS approves H-2B petitions tied to a specific employment start date. You can apply for your visa stamp at a U.S. consulate up to 120 days before that start date, but you can't enter the United States more than 10 days before the certified start date on the petition. Plan your travel and consular appointment around that window.