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Technician jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship place you in seasonal roles across amusement parks, resorts, ski areas, and event venues, maintaining equipment, systems, and infrastructure during peak operational periods. Employers must secure DOL temporary labor certification before sponsoring you, and the 66,000-visa annual cap means timing your application matters.
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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 Visa Sponsorship as a Technician
Align your credentials with O*NET
Pull your occupation's O*NET profile for Technicians before applying. Employers use these task and skill descriptions when writing their DOL job orders, so matching your resume language to O*NET terminology strengthens your petition from the start.
Target industries with recurring H-2B history
Amusement parks, ski resorts, and large event venues file H-2B visa petitions year after year for Technicians. Focusing your search on seasonal operations with documented prior filings means the employer already understands the DOL certification timeline and sponsorship process.
Search H-2B Technician roles on Migrate Mate
Filter by job title and visa type on Migrate Mate to surface Technician positions where employers have active H-2B filing history. This saves time you'd otherwise spend cold-contacting employers unfamiliar with temporary worker sponsorship requirements.
Apply before the cap filing window closes
USCIS opens H-2B cap-subject filings 90 days before your intended start date, and the 33,000 per-half allocations fill fast. Confirm your employer's planned start date early so the I-129 petition reaches USCIS before the cap is exhausted for that half-year.
Verify the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your Technician role in the employer's county. Your offered wage must meet or exceed that figure on the certified LCA, so confirming this before signing protects you from a wage compliance issue later.
Confirm your employer has submitted the DOL job order
Before any USCIS petition is filed, your employer must post the job opening and obtain a temporary labor certification from the DOL. Ask for written confirmation that certification is in progress, not just promised, before you give notice at a current job.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Technician jobs that offer H-2B visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Technician positions where employers have H-2B filing history, so you're not guessing which companies will sponsor. Because H-2B sponsorship requires employers to go through DOL labor certification before filing with USCIS, only a subset of seasonal employers participate, and filtering for them upfront saves significant time in your search.
How does the H-2B annual cap affect Technician applicants?
USCIS limits H-2B visas to 66,000 per fiscal year, split into two 33,000-slot halves covering October through March and April through September. Petitions for Technician roles are filed up to 90 days before the position's start date, and when demand exceeds supply USCIS runs a lottery. Missing the cap window means waiting for the next half-year allocation, so coordinating your employer's timeline early is essential.
Does my technical background need to match the specific seasonal job?
Yes. The DOL job order your employer files must describe the actual duties of the seasonal Technician position, and your qualifications must align with those duties. Employers can't substitute a general technician background for a role requiring specific certifications or equipment experience, so confirming the job description matches your credentials before the labor certification is submitted avoids a petition problem downstream.
Can I switch Technician employers during my H-2B period?
Switching employers on H-2B status isn't straightforward. The visa is tied to the specific employer and petition approved by USCIS, so a new employer would need to file a separate petition and receive approval before you can legally begin work for them. If your original employer's seasonal operation ends early, your authorized period ends with it unless a new petition is approved.
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