Construction H-2B Sponsorship Jobs in Texas
Texas construction employers sponsor more H-2B visa workers than almost any other state, driven by large-scale infrastructure projects, commercial development, and residential growth across Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, and Austin. Companies like AECOM, Turner Construction, and regional roofing and concrete contractors regularly file H-2B petitions to fill temporary seasonal labor gaps that domestic hiring can't meet.
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Now hiring an experienced Scraper Operator to join our team!
With over 50 years of delivering complex, high-impact infrastructure and mission critical projects, we bring the experience, resources, and proven execution needed to complete our work safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of quality.
RLW offers challenging career opportunities, extensive training and employee development to grow your career and thrive under the Ralph L. Wadsworth reputation for excellence. We offer excellent benefits and supply you with the tools needed to maximize your growth and potential.
Benefits include:
- Competitive Pay
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Holiday Pay
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plan - 401K, employees will receive a company contribution up to 5 %
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Growth and Career Advancement
Responsibilities
Equipment Operators responsibilities and abilities include but are not limited to the list below. Other duties may be assigned.
- Ability to proficiently operate three or more types of heavy equipment such as a backhoe, trackhoe, scrapers, dozer, excavator, loader, rock trucks, compactors, articulated trucks, crushers, and/or motor graders with or without GPS in a manner to prepare the job site to meet the required grades.
- Fastens attachments to tractor with clevis or wedge pin hitches.
- Connects hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkage, or power takeoff shaft to tractor to provide power to raise, lower, or tilt attachment.
- Moves levers to control tool bars, carriers, and disks.
- Moves hand and foot levers to control hydraulic shovel.
- Uses shovel to dig trenches and holes of specified length, depth and width, remove loosened material and put in piles or transport trucks.
- Moves levers and depresses pedals to maneuver equipment and raise, lower, and tilt attachment to clear right-of-way.
- Feels lever and listens for stalling action of engine to estimate depth of cut.
- Drives bulldozer in successive passes over terrain to raise or lower terrain to specified grade following markings on grade stakes or hand signals.
- Responsible to construct/grade new roadways, base courses, building pads, footing excavation and water ponds and to properly slope and grade to specifications.
- Responsible to load, move, level and grade dirt, rocks, demoed concrete and other materials in a safe and efficient manner all in a high paced environment to maintain production goals.
- Ability to maintain the initiative to maintain the flow of work under minimal supervision.
- Responsible of demolition of bridges and other structures with excavators and hydraulic hoe rams.
- Responsible to operate equipment within a Pipe Crew environment such as an excavator or loader.
- Responsible for general housekeeping, light maintenance of equipment, proper care of equipment, operating the equipment without damaging it along with maintenance checks of equipment including reporting usage/utilization hours on a daily basis.
- May work with GPS installed devices on dozers and motor graders.
- Learn, follow and promote all safety standards of Ralph L Wadsworth and its projects.
- Work weekend, holiday, and/or overtime work as the project needs require.
- Perform Laborer work as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Have a minimum of 4 years of Heavy Equipment Operating Experience with multiple types of equipment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Willing to do laborer work.
- Ability to work safely under pressure with time constraints in a changing environment.
- Frequent gross body movements such as bending, climbing into equipment, lifting (up to 75lbs), twisting, standing, balancing, stooping, handling materials, moving around hazardous sites.
- Good Eye to Hand coordination a must. Depth perception required.
- High School diploma/GED preferred.
- Flexible availability to include overtime and possible weekends and nights.
- Valid Driver’s License.
We are an equal opportunity employer: We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #LI-KM1
INTRODUCTION
Now hiring an experienced Scraper Operator to join our team!
With over 50 years of delivering complex, high-impact infrastructure and mission critical projects, we bring the experience, resources, and proven execution needed to complete our work safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of quality.
RLW offers challenging career opportunities, extensive training and employee development to grow your career and thrive under the Ralph L. Wadsworth reputation for excellence. We offer excellent benefits and supply you with the tools needed to maximize your growth and potential.
Benefits include:
- Competitive Pay
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Holiday Pay
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plan - 401K, employees will receive a company contribution up to 5 %
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Growth and Career Advancement
Responsibilities
Equipment Operators responsibilities and abilities include but are not limited to the list below. Other duties may be assigned.
- Ability to proficiently operate three or more types of heavy equipment such as a backhoe, trackhoe, scrapers, dozer, excavator, loader, rock trucks, compactors, articulated trucks, crushers, and/or motor graders with or without GPS in a manner to prepare the job site to meet the required grades.
- Fastens attachments to tractor with clevis or wedge pin hitches.
- Connects hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkage, or power takeoff shaft to tractor to provide power to raise, lower, or tilt attachment.
- Moves levers to control tool bars, carriers, and disks.
- Moves hand and foot levers to control hydraulic shovel.
- Uses shovel to dig trenches and holes of specified length, depth and width, remove loosened material and put in piles or transport trucks.
- Moves levers and depresses pedals to maneuver equipment and raise, lower, and tilt attachment to clear right-of-way.
- Feels lever and listens for stalling action of engine to estimate depth of cut.
- Drives bulldozer in successive passes over terrain to raise or lower terrain to specified grade following markings on grade stakes or hand signals.
- Responsible to construct/grade new roadways, base courses, building pads, footing excavation and water ponds and to properly slope and grade to specifications.
- Responsible to load, move, level and grade dirt, rocks, demoed concrete and other materials in a safe and efficient manner all in a high paced environment to maintain production goals.
- Ability to maintain the initiative to maintain the flow of work under minimal supervision.
- Responsible of demolition of bridges and other structures with excavators and hydraulic hoe rams.
- Responsible to operate equipment within a Pipe Crew environment such as an excavator or loader.
- Responsible for general housekeeping, light maintenance of equipment, proper care of equipment, operating the equipment without damaging it along with maintenance checks of equipment including reporting usage/utilization hours on a daily basis.
- May work with GPS installed devices on dozers and motor graders.
- Learn, follow and promote all safety standards of Ralph L Wadsworth and its projects.
- Work weekend, holiday, and/or overtime work as the project needs require.
- Perform Laborer work as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Have a minimum of 4 years of Heavy Equipment Operating Experience with multiple types of equipment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Willing to do laborer work.
- Ability to work safely under pressure with time constraints in a changing environment.
- Frequent gross body movements such as bending, climbing into equipment, lifting (up to 75lbs), twisting, standing, balancing, stooping, handling materials, moving around hazardous sites.
- Good Eye to Hand coordination a must. Depth perception required.
- High School diploma/GED preferred.
- Flexible availability to include overtime and possible weekends and nights.
- Valid Driver’s License.
We are an equal opportunity employer: We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #LI-KM1
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Search Construction Jobs in TexasConstruction H-2B Sponsorship Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
Which construction companies sponsor H-2B visas in Texas?
Texas H-2B visa construction sponsors include large general contractors like AECOM and Turner Construction, as well as regional specialty firms in roofing, concrete, landscaping, and excavation. Smaller subcontractors in the Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston metro areas are particularly active H-2B filers, often sponsoring crews for defined project cycles. DOL labor condition application disclosure data is the most reliable way to identify which employers have filed H-2B petitions in Texas.
Which cities in Texas have the most construction H-2B sponsorship jobs?
Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Austin account for the majority of H-2B construction filings in Texas. Houston's ongoing energy infrastructure and commercial development projects generate consistent seasonal demand. The DFW metroplex sees heavy residential and commercial construction activity. San Antonio and Austin also have active H-2B hiring, particularly for roofing, framing, and concrete work tied to residential growth cycles.
What types of construction roles typically qualify for H-2B sponsorship in Texas?
H-2B construction roles in Texas are generally non-specialty trade positions with a temporary or seasonal nature. Common qualifying job titles include roofers, concrete laborers, carpenters, drywall installers, painters, demolition workers, and general construction laborers. The employer must demonstrate a temporary need tied to a specific project timeline or seasonal demand period, and the role must be non-agricultural and below the H-1B visa specialty occupation threshold.
How do I find construction H-2B sponsorship jobs in Texas?
Migrate Mate lists verified construction H-2B sponsorship jobs in Texas, allowing you to filter specifically by visa type and state so you're only seeing employers already open to H-2B workers. Because H-2B petitions are employer-driven and tied to project timelines, positions open and close quickly. Checking Migrate Mate regularly and applying early in the hiring cycle, before a contractor's DOL petition deadline, gives you the best chance of being considered.
Are there any Texas-specific considerations for H-2B construction sponsorship?
Texas's construction season runs nearly year-round due to its climate, but H-2B petitions still require employers to document a temporary or seasonal need, even in a state without harsh winters. Texas also has a large undocumented construction workforce, which means some employers rely on informal labor rather than sponsoring H-2B visas. Workers should confirm that any Texas employer offering H-2B sponsorship has an approved or pending DOL temporary labor certification before making any arrangements.
What is the prevailing wage for H-2B construction 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.