H-2B Sponsorship Jobs in California
California's seasonal economy drives consistent H-2B visa demand across hospitality, landscaping, seafood processing, and outdoor recreation. Employers in the Bay Area, San Diego, Lake Tahoe, and the Central Coast file among the highest H-2B petition volumes in the country, making the state one of the most active markets for temporary nonagricultural work sponsorship.
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Company: Davey Tree Surgery Co.
Locations: San Jose, CA
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 227185
Compensation Data
$26.44/hr
Job Duties
- Properly inspect utility poles by visually looking for holes and damage to identify work
- Execute work orders to tend poles by drilling and filling holes with the proper material
- Understand and practice all safety measures to ensure job site safety
- Maintain, prepare and operate all tools and equipment including, hammers, chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts and more
- Every day there is something new to do!
Qualifications
- Love of the outdoors
- Ability to complete Electrical Hazard Awareness Program and OSHA training
- Ability to complete the Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire
- Required: valid driver’s license
- Preferred: Commercial Driver’s License-Class A or B with Airbrake Endorsement
- Preferred: pole test and treat experience or other related work
- Preferred: relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law
- Preferred: ISA Certified Arborist®, ISA Certified Tree Worker®, and/or TCIA Certified Tree Care Safety Professional®
Additional Information
What We Offer:
- Progressive advancement in job classification and wage
- Benefits through union agreement including health insurance and pension
- Opportunity to travel
- Opportunity for overtime work
- All job specific equipment and safety gear provided
- Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options
- Employee referral bonus program
- Scholarship program for children of employees
- Charitable matching gift program
*All listed benefits available to eligible employees
Company Overview
Invest in your future. Join one of the largest employee-owned companies in the nation! Davey has a unique culture that focuses on the open exchange of ideas, community partnerships, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services.
Davey Tree Surgery, a Davey Company, is currently looking to add a dynamic pole technician to our passionate team of electrical facility maintenance crews. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!
Divisional Overview
The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.
The Davey Tree Surgery Company is based in Livermore, California, and provides a full range of utility tree care and pole test and treat services. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.
Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at SurgeryJobs@davey.com.
Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%
Senior Technician - Poles
Company: Davey Tree Surgery Co.
Locations: San Jose, CA
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 227185
Compensation Data
$26.44/hr
Job Duties
- Properly inspect utility poles by visually looking for holes and damage to identify work
- Execute work orders to tend poles by drilling and filling holes with the proper material
- Understand and practice all safety measures to ensure job site safety
- Maintain, prepare and operate all tools and equipment including, hammers, chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts and more
- Every day there is something new to do!
Qualifications
- Love of the outdoors
- Ability to complete Electrical Hazard Awareness Program and OSHA training
- Ability to complete the Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire
- Required: valid driver’s license
- Preferred: Commercial Driver’s License-Class A or B with Airbrake Endorsement
- Preferred: pole test and treat experience or other related work
- Preferred: relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law
- Preferred: ISA Certified Arborist®, ISA Certified Tree Worker®, and/or TCIA Certified Tree Care Safety Professional®
Additional Information
What We Offer:
- Progressive advancement in job classification and wage
- Benefits through union agreement including health insurance and pension
- Opportunity to travel
- Opportunity for overtime work
- All job specific equipment and safety gear provided
- Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options
- Employee referral bonus program
- Scholarship program for children of employees
- Charitable matching gift program
*All listed benefits available to eligible employees
Company Overview
Invest in your future. Join one of the largest employee-owned companies in the nation! Davey has a unique culture that focuses on the open exchange of ideas, community partnerships, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services.
Davey Tree Surgery, a Davey Company, is currently looking to add a dynamic pole technician to our passionate team of electrical facility maintenance crews. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!
Divisional Overview
The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.
The Davey Tree Surgery Company is based in Livermore, California, and provides a full range of utility tree care and pole test and treat services. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.
Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at SurgeryJobs@davey.com.
Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%
Tips for Finding H-2B Sponsorship Jobs in California
Target seasonal resort and hospitality employers early
Lake Tahoe ski resorts, Napa Valley hotels, and coastal hospitality businesses begin H-2B recruitment months before peak season. Reaching out to HR departments in September and October for summer positions significantly improves your chances of finding an open sponsorship slot.
Search by industry, not just job title
H-2B sponsorship in California clusters around specific sectors. On Migrate Mate, filtering by industry rather than keyword helps surface employers who have an established pattern of filing H-2B petitions, rather than one-off postings from unfamiliar companies.
Check DOL disclosure data for repeat sponsors
The Department of Labor publishes H-2B Labor Condition Application data at flag.dol.gov. Filtering by California employer name reveals which companies file petitions consistently year over year, giving you a reliable shortlist of genuine sponsors worth pursuing directly.
Understand California's filing windows before you apply
H-2B petitions are subject to semi-annual cap allocations. Confirming that a California employer has already secured or is actively pursuing a petition before your intended start date saves time and avoids pursuing roles with no realistic path to visa issuance.
Focus on employers with returning worker programs
Many California landscaping, amusement park, and seafood processing companies bring back the same H-2B workers annually. Employers who consistently use the returning worker exemption face fewer cap constraints and represent a more stable sponsorship pipeline for candidates building long-term arrangements.
Verify the employer's temporary need before committing
H-2B is limited to genuinely temporary positions. California employers must demonstrate a one-time, seasonal, peakload, or intermittent need. Confirming the nature of the role during outreach helps ensure the sponsoring employer meets DOL requirements, reducing risk of a petition denial late in the process.
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Which industries in California sponsor the most H-2B visas?
Hospitality and resorts, landscaping, amusement and recreation, seafood processing, and housekeeping services account for the largest share of H-2B visa petitions filed by California employers. Lake Tahoe ski resorts, Napa Valley hotels, Central Coast seafood processors, and theme park operators in Southern California are among the most active industry clusters.
Which cities in California have the most H-2B sponsorship jobs?
South Lake Tahoe, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Monterey, and Los Angeles consistently appear in DOL H-2B disclosure data as high-volume locations. Resort destinations along the coast and in the Sierra Nevada mountains generate the densest concentration of petitions, particularly from employers in hospitality, recreation, and grounds maintenance.
What types of roles typically qualify for H-2B sponsorship in California?
Roles that qualify are those tied to a demonstrably temporary or seasonal need and classified as nonagricultural. Common examples include ski lift operators, hotel housekeeping staff, golf course groundskeepers, seafood cannery workers, amusement ride operators, and resort food and beverage staff. The position itself must require filling for a fixed, time-limited period.
How do I find H-2B sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate lists H-2B sponsorship jobs filtered by state and industry, making it straightforward to identify California employers actively hiring foreign workers. Pairing that with a review of DOL H-2B LCA disclosure data at flag.dol.gov lets you cross-reference which employers have recently filed petitions and approach them with a targeted application before positions fill.
What is the prevailing wage for H-2B jobs in California?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.