Construction H-2B Sponsorship Jobs in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's construction sector draws H-2B visa workers for seasonal and project-based roles across infrastructure, residential building, and commercial development. Major employers operate out of Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, and Harrisburg. Companies like Allan Myers and Glenn O. Hawbaker have historically sought seasonal labor for highway, utility, and site preparation work across the state.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Philadelphia, PA, United States
Date Posted: Sep 9, 2026
Req number: JR16358
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Pay Range:
Description
The Best Teams are Created and Maintained Here.
Job Summary
The Crew Leader Driver executes site-level tasks on BrightView’s client sites. This position directs the work of 2-5 other team members and ensures assigned tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to the quality standards set by BrightView and BrightView’s clients. The Crew Leader Driver oversees crews working in varying service lines, including basic maintenance, landscape installation, and supportive services like irrigation, seasonal color management, and chemical applications.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare landscape trucks for daily operations, including loading and securing equipment (e.g., gas cans, mowers, trailers) and safely operating vehicles in compliance with traffic laws.
- Deliver services as specified on client sites while maintaining schedules and meeting service expectations.
- Identify and escalate customer problems or concerns to the Operations Manager.
- Communicate regularly with Operations Manager to ensure client needs and expectations are consistently met or exceeded.
- Assist in resolving issues with customer service when needed.
- Ensure work is performed safely and in accordance with company policies.
- Oversee day-to-day site operations, delegate work to crew team members, and coordinate service execution with Operations Manager.
- Provide feedback on crew performance and assist in developing and training team members.
- Monitor and perform preventative maintenance on equipment, ensuring it is in safe working order.
- Accurately capture and turn in crew time logs through electronic time capture (ETC).
- Log equipment usage and maintenance cycles.
- Perform maintenance on equipment, including:
- Unloading equipment from BrightView trucks/trailers.
- Wash equipment and truck.
- Change equipment blades, oil, and air filters.
- Grease machines.
- Conduct EDVIR (Electronic Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports) on assigned vehicles.
- Participate in branch meetings as directed.
- Continuously look for more efficient ways to perform work.
Education and Experience:
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Must be able to operate various vehicles, with or without trailers.
- BrightView Equipment certifications.
- Experience in a landscape-related field.
- Demonstrated leadership among the team and with peers.
Physical Demands/Requirements:
- Be at least 18 years old (21 if operating company provided vehicles).
- Possess strong stamina and have the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
- Able to safely operate landscaping equipment (e.g., mowers, trimmers, blowers, edgers).
- Able to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, stand, walk continuously throughout the day and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.
- Able to perform manual labor using a variety of hand tools (e.g. shovels, rakes).
- You are able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., safety shoes, high-visibility clothing, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, head protection).
- Landscapers who will be operating a BrightView fleet vehicle are required to have a valid driver’s license and meet company standards as it relates motor vehicle performance identified on a state issued motor vehicle record check.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays if needed.
- Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs. (mulch, fertilizer, etc.).
- Ability to load/unload burlaps with plant cuttings onto trailer (up to 50 lbs.).
- Ability to maintain, in your possession at all times, required medications to address any known allergic reactions should they occur.
Work Environment:
- Ability to work outdoors/indoors in moderate to extreme weather conditions (e.g., temperatures more than 100°F, temperatures below 32°F, various levels of humidity).
- Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
- Work outdoors near automotive traffic, bodies of water, fumes, dust, mechanical and/or electrical hazards.
- Ability to work in environments where extended periods of loud noise are present.
- Ability to work in environments where exposure to allergens such as pollen and rag weed, insects such as bees and spiders and reptiles such as lizards and snakes.
BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.
This job description is subject to change at any time.
BrightView offers a suite or health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members. Benefits offerings for full-time team members include medical, dental, and vision insurance, ancillary and voluntary products, a 401k savings plan with employer contributions, and 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible to receive paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and/or potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance. A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process.
It’s Not Just a Team. It’s One BrightView.
Location: Philadelphia, PA, United States
Date Posted: Sep 9, 2026
Req number: JR16358
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Pay Range:
Description
The Best Teams are Created and Maintained Here.
Job Summary
The Crew Leader Driver executes site-level tasks on BrightView’s client sites. This position directs the work of 2-5 other team members and ensures assigned tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to the quality standards set by BrightView and BrightView’s clients. The Crew Leader Driver oversees crews working in varying service lines, including basic maintenance, landscape installation, and supportive services like irrigation, seasonal color management, and chemical applications.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare landscape trucks for daily operations, including loading and securing equipment (e.g., gas cans, mowers, trailers) and safely operating vehicles in compliance with traffic laws.
- Deliver services as specified on client sites while maintaining schedules and meeting service expectations.
- Identify and escalate customer problems or concerns to the Operations Manager.
- Communicate regularly with Operations Manager to ensure client needs and expectations are consistently met or exceeded.
- Assist in resolving issues with customer service when needed.
- Ensure work is performed safely and in accordance with company policies.
- Oversee day-to-day site operations, delegate work to crew team members, and coordinate service execution with Operations Manager.
- Provide feedback on crew performance and assist in developing and training team members.
- Monitor and perform preventative maintenance on equipment, ensuring it is in safe working order.
- Accurately capture and turn in crew time logs through electronic time capture (ETC).
- Log equipment usage and maintenance cycles.
- Perform maintenance on equipment, including:
- Unloading equipment from BrightView trucks/trailers.
- Wash equipment and truck.
- Change equipment blades, oil, and air filters.
- Grease machines.
- Conduct EDVIR (Electronic Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports) on assigned vehicles.
- Participate in branch meetings as directed.
- Continuously look for more efficient ways to perform work.
Education and Experience:
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Must be able to operate various vehicles, with or without trailers.
- BrightView Equipment certifications.
- Experience in a landscape-related field.
- Demonstrated leadership among the team and with peers.
Physical Demands/Requirements:
- Be at least 18 years old (21 if operating company provided vehicles).
- Possess strong stamina and have the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
- Able to safely operate landscaping equipment (e.g., mowers, trimmers, blowers, edgers).
- Able to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, stand, walk continuously throughout the day and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.
- Able to perform manual labor using a variety of hand tools (e.g. shovels, rakes).
- You are able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., safety shoes, high-visibility clothing, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, head protection).
- Landscapers who will be operating a BrightView fleet vehicle are required to have a valid driver’s license and meet company standards as it relates motor vehicle performance identified on a state issued motor vehicle record check.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays if needed.
- Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs. (mulch, fertilizer, etc.).
- Ability to load/unload burlaps with plant cuttings onto trailer (up to 50 lbs.).
- Ability to maintain, in your possession at all times, required medications to address any known allergic reactions should they occur.
Work Environment:
- Ability to work outdoors/indoors in moderate to extreme weather conditions (e.g., temperatures more than 100°F, temperatures below 32°F, various levels of humidity).
- Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
- Work outdoors near automotive traffic, bodies of water, fumes, dust, mechanical and/or electrical hazards.
- Ability to work in environments where extended periods of loud noise are present.
- Ability to work in environments where exposure to allergens such as pollen and rag weed, insects such as bees and spiders and reptiles such as lizards and snakes.
BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.
This job description is subject to change at any time.
BrightView offers a suite or health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members. Benefits offerings for full-time team members include medical, dental, and vision insurance, ancillary and voluntary products, a 401k savings plan with employer contributions, and 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible to receive paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and/or potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance. A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process.
It’s Not Just a Team. It’s One BrightView.
H-2B Construction Job Roles in Pennsylvania
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Search Construction Jobs in PennsylvaniaConstruction H-2B Sponsorship Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
Which construction companies sponsor H-2B visas in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania construction firms that have historically filed H-2B petitions include highway and heavy civil contractors such as Allan Myers, Glenn O. Hawbaker, and Kinsley Construction. Landscaping and site preparation subcontractors working on larger developments also appear in Department of Labor disclosure data. Sponsorship patterns vary by project cycle, so checking current DOL OFLC disclosure records gives the most accurate picture of active filers.
Which cities in Pennsylvania have the most construction H-2B sponsorship jobs?
Philadelphia and Pittsburgh generate the highest volume of construction activity given their population size and ongoing infrastructure investment. Allentown, Reading, and Harrisburg also show consistent construction hiring tied to commercial and residential development. Rural and suburban counties across central Pennsylvania see seasonal demand, particularly for highway maintenance, utility installation, and site grading crews that commonly rely on H-2B workers.
What types of construction roles typically qualify for H-2B sponsorship?
H-2B construction roles are generally in skilled trades and labor categories that are temporary or seasonal in nature. Common qualifying positions include highway laborers, site graders, concrete form workers, utility pipe layers, and flaggers. The work must be tied to a defined project or seasonal peak rather than a permanent ongoing need, and employers must demonstrate they cannot fill positions with available U.S. workers before USCIS approves the petition.
How do I find construction H-2B sponsorship jobs in Pennsylvania?
Migrate Mate is a job board built specifically for international workers seeking visa sponsorship in the United States. You can filter by state, visa type, and industry to surface construction H-2B openings in Pennsylvania directly. Because H-2B sponsorship requires employers to initiate the petition well before a worker's start date, searching Migrate Mate early in the hiring cycle improves your chances of connecting with employers still in the filing window.
Are there Pennsylvania-specific considerations for H-2B construction sponsorship?
Pennsylvania's construction season peaks from late spring through early fall, which aligns with the H-2B program's temporary need requirement. Employers must file prevailing wage determinations with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry as part of the broader process. The state's union presence in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh can affect which roles are available to H-2B workers, as collectively bargained positions may have different hiring constraints than non-union projects.
What is the prevailing wage for H-2B construction jobs in Pennsylvania?
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.