H-2B Sponsorship Jobs in South Dakota
South Dakota's seasonal economy drives strong H-2B visa demand across hospitality, agriculture support, and outdoor recreation, with employers in the Black Hills, Rapid City, and the Badlands corridor filing consistently each year. Resort towns, national park concessionaires, and landscaping contractors are your primary targets.
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Are you ready to take the next step from skilled Installer to jobsite leader?
At Groundworks, North America’s leader in foundation solutions, our Co‑Foreman are driven professionals who are ready to build their skills to grow into a Foreman position. Working side‑by‑side with an experienced Foreman, you’ll learn how to lead crews, manage daily jobsite operations, and uphold our standards for quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. With hands‑on leadership training, industry-leading certification program, and a clear path to advancement, this role is built for those who want to develop their leadership skills while continuing to do impactful work in the field.
The Co-Foreman is a leader as well as a contributor on our crew and an integral part of our success. The Co-Foreman coordinates tasks and assignments based on work priority, schedules, objectives, and workforce availability. The Co-Foreman assists with monitoring the progress of a project and keeping it on track from a time and budgetary standpoint.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists Foreman with leading a high-performance team serving customers in a local market/area
- Reviews job specifications to determine materials, tools, and equipment needed prior to reporting to job site
- Assess conditions of the job once on-site; set forth plans based on time allotment, tools needed, and order of work – assign duties to your crew for work to be performed
- Install products and services with support of a national team of trained professionals
- Innovate and troubleshoot situations as needed based on requirements to complete the job to meet company standards and timetables
- Provide customers with superior quality and service while onsite performing work
- Ensure all final documentation is done completely/accurately and is given to the proper parties
- Safely, correctly, and efficiently loads and unloads materials, tools, and equipment, and cleans truck
- Safely, correctly, and efficiently performs installation duties according to instructions, methods, standards and timetables provided by the Foreman and Company
- Drives company vehicles in a safe manner and meets all requirements to operate a company vehicle
- Assists in planning, scheduling, and coordinating work, accounting for labor hours and productivity
- Assists in supervising, leading and mentoring a crew of two or more people; leads crew in absence of Foreman
- Communicates with customer before, during and after completion of job, addressing any changes in the job prior to implementing changes
- Completes necessary paperwork, check-in and check-out procedures, as needed
- Knowledge of trade specific tools for installations and correct use and care of equipment
- Ability to lift heavy objects up to 22 kg, and walks and stands for long periods of time
- Performs strenuous labor often under adverse conditions
- Foster a positive team environment by building strong relationships and inspiring mutual trust, professionalism, integrity, and respect
- Adhere to and promote Company workplace policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, the policies related to safety and against bullying, harassment, violence or discrimination in the workplace
- Uphold the Company’s positive image and reputation in the community
- It is an essential function of this job that the employee regularly and reliably reports to work on time each working day
- Perform other duties as necessary or assigned
Qualifications
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience required
- Strong communication skills, ability to motivate, and be a team player
- Experience leading crews or small teams required
- Previous experience working in the construction or home services industry and/or trade work or general labor required
- Basic construction or mechanical knowledge
- Must have a valid, non-restrictive driver’s license
- Enters crawl spaces and other confined areas
Working Conditions
- The position lifts heavy objects and/or up to 50 lbs., walks and stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor
- The employee lifts, pushes, pulls or carries objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue; and effectively lifts and carries heavy loads
- The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand and arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination. It also requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs
- The employee must have excellent stamina
- Seeing with the ability to read reports, data, statistics and information on computer screens are required
What We Offer:
- Competitive base pay + bonus paid per job ($50-75k avg.)
- Best-in-class certification program creates path to real career growth
- Tools & transportation to the job site provided
- Free pair of Red Wing Boots provided every year
- Performance opens doors to elite recognition, trips & events
- Annual Tribe Appreciation Tour, holiday & volunteer events
- Upward mobility - we promote from within 80% of the time
- When you win, you own it—our Employee Ownership Program lets you share the upside
- Tuition Reimbursement Program - we invest in your development!
- Work-life balance - 2 weeks PTO and 6 paid holidays
- US: Affordable and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long & short-term disability, company-paid life insurance, 401(k) and company match & paid maternity leave
- Canada: Affordable and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, long & short-term disability, and company paid life insurance
INTRODUCTION
Are you ready to take the next step from skilled Installer to jobsite leader?
At Groundworks, North America’s leader in foundation solutions, our Co‑Foreman are driven professionals who are ready to build their skills to grow into a Foreman position. Working side‑by‑side with an experienced Foreman, you’ll learn how to lead crews, manage daily jobsite operations, and uphold our standards for quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. With hands‑on leadership training, industry-leading certification program, and a clear path to advancement, this role is built for those who want to develop their leadership skills while continuing to do impactful work in the field.
The Co-Foreman is a leader as well as a contributor on our crew and an integral part of our success. The Co-Foreman coordinates tasks and assignments based on work priority, schedules, objectives, and workforce availability. The Co-Foreman assists with monitoring the progress of a project and keeping it on track from a time and budgetary standpoint.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists Foreman with leading a high-performance team serving customers in a local market/area
- Reviews job specifications to determine materials, tools, and equipment needed prior to reporting to job site
- Assess conditions of the job once on-site; set forth plans based on time allotment, tools needed, and order of work – assign duties to your crew for work to be performed
- Install products and services with support of a national team of trained professionals
- Innovate and troubleshoot situations as needed based on requirements to complete the job to meet company standards and timetables
- Provide customers with superior quality and service while onsite performing work
- Ensure all final documentation is done completely/accurately and is given to the proper parties
- Safely, correctly, and efficiently loads and unloads materials, tools, and equipment, and cleans truck
- Safely, correctly, and efficiently performs installation duties according to instructions, methods, standards and timetables provided by the Foreman and Company
- Drives company vehicles in a safe manner and meets all requirements to operate a company vehicle
- Assists in planning, scheduling, and coordinating work, accounting for labor hours and productivity
- Assists in supervising, leading and mentoring a crew of two or more people; leads crew in absence of Foreman
- Communicates with customer before, during and after completion of job, addressing any changes in the job prior to implementing changes
- Completes necessary paperwork, check-in and check-out procedures, as needed
- Knowledge of trade specific tools for installations and correct use and care of equipment
- Ability to lift heavy objects up to 22 kg, and walks and stands for long periods of time
- Performs strenuous labor often under adverse conditions
- Foster a positive team environment by building strong relationships and inspiring mutual trust, professionalism, integrity, and respect
- Adhere to and promote Company workplace policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, the policies related to safety and against bullying, harassment, violence or discrimination in the workplace
- Uphold the Company’s positive image and reputation in the community
- It is an essential function of this job that the employee regularly and reliably reports to work on time each working day
- Perform other duties as necessary or assigned
Qualifications
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience required
- Strong communication skills, ability to motivate, and be a team player
- Experience leading crews or small teams required
- Previous experience working in the construction or home services industry and/or trade work or general labor required
- Basic construction or mechanical knowledge
- Must have a valid, non-restrictive driver’s license
- Enters crawl spaces and other confined areas
Working Conditions
- The position lifts heavy objects and/or up to 50 lbs., walks and stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor
- The employee lifts, pushes, pulls or carries objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue; and effectively lifts and carries heavy loads
- The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand and arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination. It also requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs
- The employee must have excellent stamina
- Seeing with the ability to read reports, data, statistics and information on computer screens are required
What We Offer:
- Competitive base pay + bonus paid per job ($50-75k avg.)
- Best-in-class certification program creates path to real career growth
- Tools & transportation to the job site provided
- Free pair of Red Wing Boots provided every year
- Performance opens doors to elite recognition, trips & events
- Annual Tribe Appreciation Tour, holiday & volunteer events
- Upward mobility - we promote from within 80% of the time
- When you win, you own it—our Employee Ownership Program lets you share the upside
- Tuition Reimbursement Program - we invest in your development!
- Work-life balance - 2 weeks PTO and 6 paid holidays
- US: Affordable and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long & short-term disability, company-paid life insurance, 401(k) and company match & paid maternity leave
- Canada: Affordable and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, long & short-term disability, and company paid life insurance
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Tips for Finding H-2B Sponsorship Jobs in South Dakota
Time your application around the H-2B cap
The H-2B visa has a 66,000 annual cap split between two halves of the fiscal year. South Dakota resort and recreation employers file early for the October 1 start date, so begin your job search at least four months before your target start.
Target Black Hills and Badlands concessionaires directly
National park concessionaires and private resorts around Keystone, Custer, and Wall file H-2B petitions for seasonal roles repeatedly each year. Reach out to their HR departments before peak filing season, not after positions are filled.
Verify your occupation qualifies using O*NET
H-2B covers temporary nonagricultural work in roles like housekeeping, landscaping, and food service. Check the O*NET occupation profile for your target role to confirm it fits a recognized job category before approaching South Dakota employers.
Search verified H-2B filers with Migrate Mate
Identifying which South Dakota employers have actually filed H-2B petitions saves time over cold outreach. Migrate Mate surfaces employers by DOL Labor Condition Application data, so you can focus on companies with a documented sponsorship history in the state.
Confirm your employer has a certified DOL job order
Before an H-2B petition reaches USCIS, your employer must obtain a temporary labor certification from DOL and post a job order through the State Workforce Agency. Ask any South Dakota employer whether their DOL filing is already underway before accepting an offer.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to validate your offer wage
H-2B employers must pay the prevailing wage for your occupation and county in South Dakota. Run your job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before signing anything, so you can flag any offer that falls below the certified rate.
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Get Access To All JobsH-2B Jobs in South Dakota: Frequently Asked Questions
Which industries in South Dakota sponsor the most H-2B visas?
Hospitality and outdoor recreation lead H-2B sponsorship in South Dakota, driven by resort operations in the Black Hills and concessionaires serving Badlands and Wind Cave national parks. Landscaping companies in Sioux Falls and Rapid City also file regularly for seasonal crews. Amusement and recreation services, including facilities near Mount Rushmore, round out the main sponsoring sectors.
Which cities in South Dakota have the most H-2B sponsorship jobs?
Rapid City is the primary hub, given its proximity to Black Hills resorts, Mount Rushmore, and Keystone attractions that drive heavy seasonal hiring. Sioux Falls sees consistent H-2B activity from landscaping and hospitality employers. Smaller towns like Deadwood, Custer, and Hot Springs also generate H-2B filings tied to tourism and recreation operations.
What types of roles typically qualify for H-2B sponsorship in South Dakota?
Qualifying roles are temporary, nonagricultural positions in industries with clear seasonal peaks. In South Dakota, that includes resort housekeeping and front desk staff, groundskeepers and landscaping laborers, food service workers at tourist destinations, ride operators and park attendants, and retail staff at high-traffic visitor centers. The work must be genuinely temporary, not a permanent operational need.
How do I find H-2B jobs in South Dakota?
Start with Migrate Mate, which filters job listings by employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history in South Dakota, so you're targeting companies that have actually sponsored H-2B workers rather than guessing. You can also contact Black Hills resort HR departments and Sioux Falls landscaping firms directly before their seasonal filing windows open each fall and winter.
What is the prevailing wage for H-2B jobs in South Dakota?
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.