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.
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Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company
Locations: Houston, TX
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 230520
Position Overview
The Comercial Landscape Maintenace Plant Health Care Technician is responsible for fertilization, integrated pest management, and weed and fungi controls for trees, shrubs, and lawns on client properties using various equipment including spray and injection tools, while providing excellent customer service; and safely operating vehicles and equipment.
Job Duties
- Apply fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides to client properties using various equipment.
- Measure, mix, and prepare chemical solutions for trees, shrubs, and lawns.
- Follow work order specifications and maintain proper documentation, including pesticide labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
- Inspect worksites for underground utilities and installations, and set up traffic control and vehicle safety measures.
- Diagnose plant diseases and determine appropriate treatments.
- Operate and maintain sprayer equipment, including loading materials, filling tanks, and ensuring machinery efficiency.
- Adhere to safety regulations, use safety equipment, and safely handle materials.
- Perform site clean-up and maintenance tasks.
- Communicate with clients about diagnoses and treatments.
- Keep daily application records and time reports.
Qualifications
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Successful completion in the Davey Tree Qualified Plant Health Care Technician training program as a plant health care technician or the ability to obtain qualification within 90 days of hire.
- Ability to complete required safety courses.
- Applicator licenses acquired as necessary per state requirements.
- Ability to operate mobile power equipment.
Additional Information
What We Offer [Benefits]:
We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology, and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience for employees at all levels.
- Group health plans*
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance*
- Life insurance*
- Paid parental leave
- 401k with up to a 4% company match**
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Opportunity to buy company stock at a 15% discount
- Holidays and paid time off*
- Payroll savings plan*
- Charitable matching gift program*
- Employee referral bonus program*
- Employee Educational Scholarship*
- Davey Family Scholarship*
- 20% discount on all Davey services*
- Cell phone discounts*
- Vehicle purchase discount program*
- Plus, so much more!
- All listed benefits available to eligible employees on Day 1.
Company Overview
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 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 Recruiting@davey.com.
Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%
Plant Health Care Technician
Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company
Locations: Houston, TX
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 230520
Position Overview
The Comercial Landscape Maintenace Plant Health Care Technician is responsible for fertilization, integrated pest management, and weed and fungi controls for trees, shrubs, and lawns on client properties using various equipment including spray and injection tools, while providing excellent customer service; and safely operating vehicles and equipment.
Job Duties
- Apply fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides to client properties using various equipment.
- Measure, mix, and prepare chemical solutions for trees, shrubs, and lawns.
- Follow work order specifications and maintain proper documentation, including pesticide labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
- Inspect worksites for underground utilities and installations, and set up traffic control and vehicle safety measures.
- Diagnose plant diseases and determine appropriate treatments.
- Operate and maintain sprayer equipment, including loading materials, filling tanks, and ensuring machinery efficiency.
- Adhere to safety regulations, use safety equipment, and safely handle materials.
- Perform site clean-up and maintenance tasks.
- Communicate with clients about diagnoses and treatments.
- Keep daily application records and time reports.
Qualifications
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Successful completion in the Davey Tree Qualified Plant Health Care Technician training program as a plant health care technician or the ability to obtain qualification within 90 days of hire.
- Ability to complete required safety courses.
- Applicator licenses acquired as necessary per state requirements.
- Ability to operate mobile power equipment.
Additional Information
What We Offer [Benefits]:
We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology, and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience for employees at all levels.
- Group health plans*
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance*
- Life insurance*
- Paid parental leave
- 401k with up to a 4% company match**
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Opportunity to buy company stock at a 15% discount
- Holidays and paid time off*
- Payroll savings plan*
- Charitable matching gift program*
- Employee referral bonus program*
- Employee Educational Scholarship*
- Davey Family Scholarship*
- 20% discount on all Davey services*
- Cell phone discounts*
- Vehicle purchase discount program*
- Plus, so much more!
- All listed benefits available to eligible employees on Day 1.
Company Overview
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 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 Recruiting@davey.com.
Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%
H-2B Agriculture Job Roles in Texas
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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.