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Operations jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship cover roles in hospitality, logistics, and facility management that U.S. employers can't fill domestically. Your employer files the temporary labor certification with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the 66,000-visa annual cap means timing your job search to the October or April filing windows directly affects your chances.
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Get Access To All JobsGround Operations Technician / Arborist Trainee
Dover, ME
19-21 hourly depending on experience
Lucas Tree Experts, a leader in the tree care industry, is looking for motivated individuals to join our team as Ground Operations Technician / Arborist Trainees. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and willing to learn all aspects of the trade: felling, climbing, rigging, equipment operation, and vegetation management.
No experience in the tree industry necessary! Lucas Tree Experts provides FREE on-the-job training for those willing, able, and interested in learning this skilled trade.
Are you looking for a company that provides career advancement opportunities? Lucas Tree Experts will not only pay for your licensing and certifications to advance your career in the Tree Industry, but they will also provide wage increases for each that is obtained along the way.
Why Lucas Tree Experts?
- Free On-the-Job Training (Including CDL)
- High earning potential with weekly incentives
- Safety first culture
- Advancement opportunities
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Competitive and comprehensive benefits package
- 401(k) with company match
- Work outdoors!
This is a full time, year-round, outdoor, physical labor opportunity. Duties: manual removal of vegetation from work areas, pesticide application, safely operating various forestry equipment (skidders, mowers, chainsaws, ATV's) and performing line clearance, pruning, and removals.
REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to work 45 hours weekly.
Must be 18 years of age with a High School Diploma/GED/or equivalent.
Must have a current and valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.
Must be able to work outside in various types of weather.
Must be physically able to perform the requirements of the position (i.e., walk on uneven grounds, carry 75 lbs.)
Must be willing to work at varying heights.
Must be willing and able to learn how to run a bucket truck & operate equipment safely.
Must be willing and able to obtain a CDL A or B license.
Must be willing and able to obtain, and maintain licenses & certifications as required by the position in order to grow your career.
Must be able to successfully complete a post offer physical & drug screen as well as a background and motor vehicle check.
Successful professionals at Lucas Tree Experts have come from a variety of backgrounds, including Utility Line Clearance, Integrated Vegetation Management, Arboriculture, Field Operations Management, Supervisor, Environmental Studies, Horticulture, Arborist, Forestry, Off-Road, Natural Resource Management, Storm Restoration, and Landscape Maintenance.
Lucas Tree Experts offers paid, hands-on, on-the-job training, paid educational courses for advancement in the industry. We also offer safety and bonus incentive programs as well as a complete benefits package.
Come work for a company that offers advancement opportunities and a great quality of work life!
Please Note: Correspondence will be primarily via e-mail. Please provide us with a working e-mail on your application. If you don't hear from Lucas Tree within a day, please check your spam folder.
Ground Operations Technician / Arborist Trainee
Dover, ME
19-21 hourly depending on experience
Lucas Tree Experts, a leader in the tree care industry, is looking for motivated individuals to join our team as Ground Operations Technician / Arborist Trainees. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and willing to learn all aspects of the trade: felling, climbing, rigging, equipment operation, and vegetation management.
No experience in the tree industry necessary! Lucas Tree Experts provides FREE on-the-job training for those willing, able, and interested in learning this skilled trade.
Are you looking for a company that provides career advancement opportunities? Lucas Tree Experts will not only pay for your licensing and certifications to advance your career in the Tree Industry, but they will also provide wage increases for each that is obtained along the way.
Why Lucas Tree Experts?
- Free On-the-Job Training (Including CDL)
- High earning potential with weekly incentives
- Safety first culture
- Advancement opportunities
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Competitive and comprehensive benefits package
- 401(k) with company match
- Work outdoors!
This is a full time, year-round, outdoor, physical labor opportunity. Duties: manual removal of vegetation from work areas, pesticide application, safely operating various forestry equipment (skidders, mowers, chainsaws, ATV's) and performing line clearance, pruning, and removals.
REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to work 45 hours weekly.
Must be 18 years of age with a High School Diploma/GED/or equivalent.
Must have a current and valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.
Must be able to work outside in various types of weather.
Must be physically able to perform the requirements of the position (i.e., walk on uneven grounds, carry 75 lbs.)
Must be willing to work at varying heights.
Must be willing and able to learn how to run a bucket truck & operate equipment safely.
Must be willing and able to obtain a CDL A or B license.
Must be willing and able to obtain, and maintain licenses & certifications as required by the position in order to grow your career.
Must be able to successfully complete a post offer physical & drug screen as well as a background and motor vehicle check.
Successful professionals at Lucas Tree Experts have come from a variety of backgrounds, including Utility Line Clearance, Integrated Vegetation Management, Arboriculture, Field Operations Management, Supervisor, Environmental Studies, Horticulture, Arborist, Forestry, Off-Road, Natural Resource Management, Storm Restoration, and Landscape Maintenance.
Lucas Tree Experts offers paid, hands-on, on-the-job training, paid educational courses for advancement in the industry. We also offer safety and bonus incentive programs as well as a complete benefits package.
Come work for a company that offers advancement opportunities and a great quality of work life!
Please Note: Correspondence will be primarily via e-mail. Please provide us with a working e-mail on your application. If you don't hear from Lucas Tree within a day, please check your spam folder.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Operations Jobs
Verify your job title matches H-2B
Operations is broad, and not every role qualifies. Check the O*NET occupation profile for your specific duties to confirm the position meets DOL's temporary-need standard before investing time in applications.
Target employers with prior H-2B history
Employers who've filed H-2B visa petitions before already understand the certification process. Use Migrate Mate to filter Operations roles by verified H-2B visa sponsorship history so you're not educating an employer from scratch.
Understand the cap's two filing windows
The 66,000 annual cap splits evenly between October 1 (winter) and April 1 (summer) start dates. Operations roles tied to resort or event seasons get filed months before that window opens, so have your documents ready early.
Confirm the prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer's offer must meet DOL's wage requirement for your county and occupation. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your Operations role and region so you can verify any offer matches the certified wage level.
Prepare a clear record of your operations experience
DOL's temporary labor certification requires the employer to define exact duties. Provide a detailed work history in English covering equipment operated, team size supervised, and specific operational tasks so the petition aligns with your background.
Ask about the I-129 filing timeline before accepting
After DOL certifies the labor application, your employer files Form I-129 with USCIS. Confirm they'll file before cap numbers run out for your start-date window, and clarify who covers the filing fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Operations jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Operations roles from employers who have documented H-2B sponsorship history, so you can focus on companies already familiar with the filing process. Searching by job title and visa type filters out positions where sponsorship isn't available, saving you time during a cap-constrained application season.
How does the H-2B annual cap affect Operations job seekers?
USCIS limits H-2B visas to 66,000 per fiscal year, divided equally between the October 1 and April 1 start-date windows. Demand regularly exceeds supply, and USCIS sometimes uses a lottery when petitions filed on the first day of the filing period exceed the half-cap. Operations roles tied to specific seasons must be filed on time or the position goes unfilled for that cycle.
Does my Operations role need to meet a specialty occupation standard for H-2B?
No. H-2B is for temporary non-agricultural workers in positions that don't require a specialty degree, which makes it accessible for most Operations roles in hospitality, logistics, and facility management. The key requirement is that your employer demonstrates a genuine temporary need, meaning the job isn't a permanent, year-round position in their workforce.
Can I change Operations employers once I'm in the U.S. on H-2B status?
H-2B status is tied to the specific employer named on your approved I-129 petition. Changing employers requires the new employer to file a separate petition and obtain DOL labor certification, which takes time and counts against available cap numbers. Working for an employer not named on your petition before that process completes puts your status at risk.
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