TN Visa Paver Operator Jobs
Paver Operator roles in road construction and site development qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty for Canadian and Mexican professionals. TN status requires a qualifying job offer before you apply, and Canadian citizens can obtain it at the border without consular processing.
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Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries. With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life’s essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.
OUR VISION:
Being the customer service company in the world.
OUR PURPOSE:
Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials.
Job Requisition #:
033628 Plant Project Engineer - Paper Mill (Open)
Job Description:
Job Summary:
Leads and manages the capital budget within the mill. Utilizes lean manufacturing and project management skills to build and track project scope, tasks, resource requirements, budget, and schedule to ensure safety, regulatory, and policy requirements are met. The position requires 10+ years of project experience, preferably mechanical engineering background.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for multiple concurrent projects and providing technical guidance on the projects
- Functional expert managing the design, development, acquisition, installation, maintenance, repair and overhauling for equipment and tooling.
- Conducts project review meetings, evaluates project feasibility and develops project proposals and coordinates approved projects. Develops and tracks project scope, tasks, resources, budgets and schedules. Prepares project status reports for senior management.
- Ensures standardization of training, equipment and tooling, maintenance, and capital investment. Assists with the development of training material and conducts training when appropriate.
- Continually evaluates engineering requirements, current procedures, and equipment and recommends changes and modifications to ensure optimal efficiency, safety and longevity.
- Develops and manages equipment suppliers and third party engineering relationships. Directs engineering activities of third party engineering resources for facilities, equipment and tooling, including design, build, installation and servicing.
- Stays current on engineering trends in developing technologies and practices.
- Incorporates safety measures are within design specifications, ensuring guards and safety features are working, and promoting safety practices and habits, etc.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- Possesses Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical) and 10+ years of Project Management experience.
Knowledge and Skills
- Possesses thorough knowledge of engineering and its application, including industrial instrumentation, electrical systems, manufacturing processes, chemical concepts, and lean manufacturing concepts.
- Experienced in mentoring junior engineers
- Possesses excellent interpersonal, communications, computer, planning, and project management skills.
- Strong technical acumen and understanding of financial concepts (cost analysis, budgets).
- Adept at prioritizing competing demands.
- Proficiency in relevant Engineering software (e.g. CAD).
- PMP, CAPM, or comparable project management certification desired.
Compensation Range:
The pay range for this position is $108,900.00 - $185,500.00. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between $135,000.00 to $150,000.00. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.
Benefits Statement:
Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive benefits which are available for eligible colleagues effective day one.
Protect Yourself From Scams: We value the integrity of our recruitment process and prioritize the well-being of our candidates. While you may find Greif job postings on various platforms, all legitimate opportunities can be verified on our official Careers page at www.greif.com. All communication from Greif regarding job opportunities will also come from an @greif.com email address. If you have concerns about the legitimacy of a job posting, receive an unsolicited job offer or suspect fraudulent activity, please contact us for verification via this link Contact Us - Greif.
EEO Statement:
We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.
INTRODUCTION
Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries. With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life’s essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.
OUR VISION:
Being the customer service company in the world.
OUR PURPOSE:
Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials.
Job Requisition #:
033628 Plant Project Engineer - Paper Mill (Open)
Job Description:
Job Summary:
Leads and manages the capital budget within the mill. Utilizes lean manufacturing and project management skills to build and track project scope, tasks, resource requirements, budget, and schedule to ensure safety, regulatory, and policy requirements are met. The position requires 10+ years of project experience, preferably mechanical engineering background.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for multiple concurrent projects and providing technical guidance on the projects
- Functional expert managing the design, development, acquisition, installation, maintenance, repair and overhauling for equipment and tooling.
- Conducts project review meetings, evaluates project feasibility and develops project proposals and coordinates approved projects. Develops and tracks project scope, tasks, resources, budgets and schedules. Prepares project status reports for senior management.
- Ensures standardization of training, equipment and tooling, maintenance, and capital investment. Assists with the development of training material and conducts training when appropriate.
- Continually evaluates engineering requirements, current procedures, and equipment and recommends changes and modifications to ensure optimal efficiency, safety and longevity.
- Develops and manages equipment suppliers and third party engineering relationships. Directs engineering activities of third party engineering resources for facilities, equipment and tooling, including design, build, installation and servicing.
- Stays current on engineering trends in developing technologies and practices.
- Incorporates safety measures are within design specifications, ensuring guards and safety features are working, and promoting safety practices and habits, etc.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- Possesses Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical) and 10+ years of Project Management experience.
Knowledge and Skills
- Possesses thorough knowledge of engineering and its application, including industrial instrumentation, electrical systems, manufacturing processes, chemical concepts, and lean manufacturing concepts.
- Experienced in mentoring junior engineers
- Possesses excellent interpersonal, communications, computer, planning, and project management skills.
- Strong technical acumen and understanding of financial concepts (cost analysis, budgets).
- Adept at prioritizing competing demands.
- Proficiency in relevant Engineering software (e.g. CAD).
- PMP, CAPM, or comparable project management certification desired.
Compensation Range:
The pay range for this position is $108,900.00 - $185,500.00. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between $135,000.00 to $150,000.00. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.
Benefits Statement:
Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive benefits which are available for eligible colleagues effective day one.
Protect Yourself From Scams: We value the integrity of our recruitment process and prioritize the well-being of our candidates. While you may find Greif job postings on various platforms, all legitimate opportunities can be verified on our official Careers page at www.greif.com. All communication from Greif regarding job opportunities will also come from an @greif.com email address. If you have concerns about the legitimacy of a job posting, receive an unsolicited job offer or suspect fraudulent activity, please contact us for verification via this link Contact Us - Greif.
EEO Statement:
We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Paver Operator
Document your equipment certifications before applying
TN visa applications for Paver Operator roles benefit from proof of hands-on credentials. Gather your provincial or national equipment operator certifications, union cards, and any asphalt or concrete paving endorsements before targeting U.S. employers.
Target civil contractors with active DOT contracts
Firms holding state Department of Transportation contracts hire paving crews year-round and are accustomed to cross-border workers. Search public DOT bid award databases to identify contractors actively staffing large-scale paving projects.
Clarify your USMCA classification in your offer letter
The offer letter is your primary TN document. Ask your employer to state your title as Paver Operator and describe duties tied to highway or site paving specifically, so CBP officers can confirm the role fits within covered technical occupations.
Use Migrate Mate to find TN-eligible employers
Searching broadly wastes time on employers unfamiliar with visa sponsorship. Migrate Mate filters Paver Operator listings by recent visa filings, connecting you to contractors experienced with the sponsorship process who understand how to structure a compliant TN support letter.
Prepare for CBP inspection with a complete physical packet
Canadian citizens present their TN application directly at a port of entry. Bring your offer letter, proof of citizenship, and any relevant certifications in a single organized packet. Missing documents at the booth typically means a same-day refusal with no appeal.
Confirm employer E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer
Federal contractors and many state DOT project employers are required to use E-Verify. Confirm enrollment before signing, since TN holders must pass this check on day one and gaps in the employer's system can delay your start date.
Paver Operator TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Paver Operator role qualify for TN visa status?
Paver Operator is a skilled trade position that can qualify under the USMCA TN category when the employer's offer letter clearly ties the duties to a recognized technical or specialty occupation. The classification depends on how the role is defined, so the offer letter language matters significantly. A vague job title or duties description is the most common reason CBP questions these applications.
How does TN visa sponsorship for Paver Operators compare to H-1B?
TN status is far more accessible for Paver Operators than H-1B visa. There is no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and Canadian citizens can get TN status approved at a port of entry on the same day they present a qualifying offer letter. H-1B requires employer sponsorship months in advance, a lottery selection, and USCIS adjudication that takes many months. For a trade role like paving, TN is the practical choice.
Where can I find Paver Operator jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Most standard job boards don't filter by visa sponsorship type, so you end up cold-applying to employers who don't know what TN status is. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this: it surfaces Paver Operator roles from employers with verified TN and work visa sponsorship history, so you can focus your time on applications that are actually likely to move forward.
Can Mexican citizens get TN status for Paver Operator jobs?
Yes, Mexican citizens qualify for TN status under USMCA, but the process differs from the Canadian path. Mexican nationals must apply for a TN visa at a U.S. consulate in Mexico rather than at a port of entry. USCIS does not adjudicate TN petitions for Mexicans directly, so a consular appointment is required. Processing timelines vary by consulate location and time of year.
What happens to my TN status if the construction project ends?
TN status is employer-specific, so if your project ends and the employment relationship terminates, your TN is no longer valid for that role. You have a short grace period after employment ends before you must leave or change status. If you have a new offer from a different employer, Canadians can apply at the border with a new offer letter, while Mexican nationals need to return for a consular appointment.