H-2B Sponsorship Jobs in Oklahoma
Oklahoma's H-2B visa sponsorship is concentrated in landscaping and groundskeeping crews across the Oklahoma City and Tulsa metro areas, oil field support services, hospitality operations near tourist corridors, and seasonal amusement and recreation employers. Demand peaks between spring and fall, making early employer outreach essential.
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Company: Davey Tree Surgery Co.
Locations: Lindsay, OK
Additional Locations: Lindsay, OK
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 229026
Job Duties
What You’ll Do:
- Lead a 2-5 person tree crew in performing all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for major electric utility providers. Including but not limited to:
- Pruning treetops, repairing damaged trees by trimming or removal
- Removing broken limbs from utility lines, roofs, and other objects
- Application of tree identification knowledge and industry pruning guidelines
- Perform job-site inspections with proper planning and execution of assigned work and tasks
- Properly maintain, prepare and operate all tools and equipment including, chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts and more
- Mentor and train new employees
- How high you grow depends on you!
Qualifications
What We’re Seeking:
- Love of the outdoors
- Ability to complete the Davey Tree Trimmer Orientation Program upon hire
- Ability to complete the Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire
- Required: line clearance experience or other related tree work
- Required: Valid driver’s license
- Preferred: Commercial Driver’s License-Class A or B without air brake restriction
- 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®
Company Overview
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
Divisional 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 exchanging of ideas, community partnership, 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 utility foreperson/foreman to our passionate team of utility line clearance professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!
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 100%
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Company: Davey Tree Surgery Co.
Locations: Lindsay, OK
Additional Locations: Lindsay, OK
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 229026
Job Duties
What You’ll Do:
- Lead a 2-5 person tree crew in performing all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for major electric utility providers. Including but not limited to:
- Pruning treetops, repairing damaged trees by trimming or removal
- Removing broken limbs from utility lines, roofs, and other objects
- Application of tree identification knowledge and industry pruning guidelines
- Perform job-site inspections with proper planning and execution of assigned work and tasks
- Properly maintain, prepare and operate all tools and equipment including, chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts and more
- Mentor and train new employees
- How high you grow depends on you!
Qualifications
What We’re Seeking:
- Love of the outdoors
- Ability to complete the Davey Tree Trimmer Orientation Program upon hire
- Ability to complete the Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire
- Required: line clearance experience or other related tree work
- Required: Valid driver’s license
- Preferred: Commercial Driver’s License-Class A or B without air brake restriction
- 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®
Company Overview
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
Divisional 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 exchanging of ideas, community partnership, 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 utility foreperson/foreman to our passionate team of utility line clearance professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!
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 100%
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Tips for Finding H-2B Sponsorship Jobs in Oklahoma
Verify your job falls under H-2B
H-2B covers temporary nonagricultural work, so your role must be seasonal, peak-load, intermittent, or a one-time occurrence. Check the occupation's DOT code against past DOL certifications to confirm Oklahoma employers have filed it before.
Target Oklahoma's seasonal employer clusters
Landscaping companies in the Oklahoma City and Tulsa suburbs, resort and lodge operators near Broken Bow and Lake Texoma, and outdoor amusement venues file the bulk of Oklahoma's H-2B petitions. Focus your outreach on these employer types before the winter filing window opens.
Confirm the employer has filed a prevailing wage request
DOL requires a prevailing wage determination before an employer can submit their temporary labor certification. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up wage levels for your specific occupation code and Oklahoma county before accepting any offer.
Check employer H-2B filing history on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to see which Oklahoma employers have an active H-2B filing history. This lets you prioritize outreach to companies that already understand the certification process rather than employers attempting it for the first time.
Prepare for the cap lottery before the start date
H-2B visas are capped at 66,000 per fiscal year, split between two halves. USCIS runs a lottery when demand exceeds supply, so confirm your prospective Oklahoma employer is filing for a start date that aligns with the correct registration period.
Get your job offer in writing before the I-129 is filed
Your employer must submit Form I-129 to USCIS only after DOL certifies the temporary labor certification. A written offer that specifies your role, worksite location, and dates of employment protects both parties and speeds up document collection at each step.
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Which industries in Oklahoma sponsor the most H-2B visas?
Landscaping and groundskeeping firms operating in the Oklahoma City and Tulsa metro areas file the largest share of H-2B petitions in Oklahoma. Hospitality and food service employers near resort lakes in southeastern Oklahoma, along with outdoor amusement and recreation operators, account for most of the remaining filings. Oil field support and janitorial service companies also appear with regularity.
Which cities in Oklahoma have the most H-2B sponsorship jobs?
Oklahoma City and Tulsa generate the highest concentration of H-2B job openings because of their size and the landscaping, hospitality, and facilities maintenance sectors that operate there. Broken Bow and the Lake Texoma corridor see seasonal demand from lodges and outdoor recreation employers. Lawton and Norman also have recurring H-2B filings tied to landscaping and service industry employers.
What types of roles typically qualify for H-2B sponsorship in Oklahoma?
Roles that qualify are temporary and nonagricultural. In Oklahoma that typically means groundskeepers, landscaping laborers, housekeeping staff at hotels and lodges, ride operators at amusement venues, food service workers at seasonal destinations, and general laborers supporting oil field infrastructure. The position must also meet DOL's test for temporary need, meaning it cannot be a permanent, year-round role.
How do I find H-2B jobs in Oklahoma?
Migrate Mate lets you filter H-2B sponsorship jobs by state, so you can see Oklahoma employers that have an active filing history rather than contacting companies that have never used the visa. Cross-reference what you find with DOL's public disclosure data to confirm the employer's most recent certification covered your occupation code and work location.
What is the prevailing wage for H-2B jobs in Oklahoma?
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.