Agriculture H-2B Sponsorship Jobs in Texas
Texas is one of the top states for H-2B visa agriculture sponsorship, with large-scale operations in the Rio Grande Valley, West Texas, and the Panhandle region driving consistent demand. Employers across cotton, sorghum, vegetable, and nursery production regularly sponsor H-2B workers for seasonal roles, making Texas a major destination for international agricultural job seekers.
Find Agriculture JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 36+ Agriculture H-2B Sponsorship Jobs in Texas
See all 36+ Agriculture H-2B Sponsorship Jobs in Texas
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Agriculture H-2B Sponsorship Jobs in Texas.
Get Access To All JobsClimber
Company: Davey Tree Surgery Co.
Locations: Cypress, TX
Additional Locations: Houston, TX
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 229000
Compensation Data
Sign-On Bonus $1,500.00 for experienced climbing trimmers.
Job Duties
What You’ll Do:
- Climb Trees! Davey offers both DdRT/MRS and SRT/SRS climbing systems
- Perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for major electric utility providers. Including but not limited to:
- Pruning treetops and 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
- Properly maintain, prepare and operate all tools and equipment including, chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts and more
- Operate as an active crew member with supporting ground crew and foreperson
- 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: valid driver’s license
- Required: manual tree climbing experience
- Required: line clearance experience
- Preferred: Commercial Driver’s License-Class A or B with Airbrake Endorsement
- 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 exchanging of ideas, community partnership, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services.
We are currently looking to add a dynamic utility tree climber 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 50%
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week
Work Location: In person
Climber
Company: Davey Tree Surgery Co.
Locations: Cypress, TX
Additional Locations: Houston, TX
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 229000
Compensation Data
Sign-On Bonus $1,500.00 for experienced climbing trimmers.
Job Duties
What You’ll Do:
- Climb Trees! Davey offers both DdRT/MRS and SRT/SRS climbing systems
- Perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for major electric utility providers. Including but not limited to:
- Pruning treetops and 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
- Properly maintain, prepare and operate all tools and equipment including, chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts and more
- Operate as an active crew member with supporting ground crew and foreperson
- 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: valid driver’s license
- Required: manual tree climbing experience
- Required: line clearance experience
- Preferred: Commercial Driver’s License-Class A or B with Airbrake Endorsement
- 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 exchanging of ideas, community partnership, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services.
We are currently looking to add a dynamic utility tree climber 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 50%
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week
Work Location: In person
H-2B Agriculture Job Roles in Texas
See all 36+ Agriculture H-2B Jobs in Texas
Sign up for free to filter by visa type, set job alerts, and find employers with verified sponsorship history.
Search Agriculture Jobs in TexasAgriculture H-2B Sponsorship Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
Which agriculture companies sponsor H-2B visas in Texas?
Texas H-2B agriculture sponsors include large nursery operations, vegetable growers in the Rio Grande Valley, cotton farms across West Texas, and Christmas tree and sod producers in Central Texas. Companies like Hines Nurseries and various South Texas vegetable growers have appeared in Department of Labor H-2B disclosure data as repeat sponsors. Sponsorship patterns vary year to year based on seasonal labor demand and crop cycles.
Which cities in Texas have the most agriculture H-2B sponsorship jobs?
The Rio Grande Valley, including cities like McAllen, Edinburg, and Weslaco, consistently sees high H-2B agriculture activity due to intensive vegetable and citrus production. Lubbock and Plainview in West Texas are centers for cotton-related work, while the Panhandle region around Amarillo supports large feedlot and crop operations. Smaller towns across the Hill Country also host nursery and orchard H-2B employers.
What types of agriculture roles typically qualify for H-2B sponsorship in Texas?
H-2B sponsorship in Texas agriculture covers temporary, seasonal roles that cannot be filled by sufficient U.S. workers. Common qualifying positions include crop harvesters, irrigation workers, nursery laborers, sod farm workers, and general farmhands on vegetable and cotton operations. The role must be temporary in nature, and the employer must demonstrate the need is tied to a peak season or one-time occurrence, as required by the H-2B program.
How do I find agriculture H-2B sponsorship jobs in Texas?
Migrate Mate is a job board built specifically for international workers seeking visa sponsorship in the U.S., including H-2B agriculture roles in Texas. You can filter by visa type, state, and industry to find Texas employers actively sponsoring H-2B workers in farming, nursery, and crop production. Because H-2B positions are seasonal and fill quickly, checking Migrate Mate regularly during peak recruitment periods, typically late fall through early spring, improves your chances of finding an open role.
Are there any Texas-specific considerations for H-2B agriculture sponsorship?
Texas agriculture operates across distinct growing regions with different seasonal windows, which affects when H-2B job openings appear. Rio Grande Valley vegetable harvests run roughly October through March, while West Texas cotton operations peak in late summer and fall. Texas employers must still comply with all federal H-2B requirements, including prevailing wage obligations and temporary need documentation. The volume of agriculture in Texas also means the state has some of the highest H-2B labor certification filings with the Department of Labor nationally.
What is the prevailing wage for H-2B agriculture jobs in Texas?
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.