Field Operator Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Field operator jobs in oil and gas, utilities, and chemical processing regularly attract H-2B visa and H-1B visa sponsorship, depending on whether the role is temporary or requires a degreed specialty occupation. Employers filing for seasonal or project-based headcount rely on DOL labor certifications, so your timing and documentation strategy matter from day one.
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Get Access To All JobsThe FS brand represents a standard of excellence for agricultural and energy-related products. It's the people who represent the FS brand that set it apart. As local cooperatives, FS Companies believe it is their responsibility to ensure that our earth, our communities, and businesses perform together, sustainably. FS Companies are committed to ensuring the continued profitability for the company, their owners, and their customers, while enacting to help the environment and greater good.
COMPENSATION: $20 - $25 hourly
Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.
BENEFITS
FS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, supplemental plans, generous PTO, paid holidays, a fully funded pension, and a 401(k) with company match. Eligibility may vary by position.
PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT
Operates single, tandem, or multi-axle trucks to deliver and pick up agronomy or energy products between company and customer locations according to scheduled timelines, supporting profitable business growth.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Operates assigned vehicles and equipment, including single, tandem, or multi-axle vehicles and forklifts, in accordance with safety standards and proper operating procedures.
- Performs and records daily pre-trip safety checks, including fuel, oil, tires, lights, and brakes; follows preventative maintenance procedures and keeps the truck clean and professional.
- Safely loads and unloads containers, pallets, materials, and products by hand or forklift, ensuring loads are balanced, distributed, and compliant with DOT axle weight requirements.
- Completes deliveries and pickups on schedule while providing professional, customer-focused service.
- Completes and returns required documentation, including bills of lading, delivery slips, and invoices, to support timely receiving and payment.
- Completes daily paperwork, including accurate logbooks, cargo records, and other assigned records.
- Maintains company equipment and a professional image in accordance with company standards and uniform policy.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
- Normally requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 2+ years of related experience to demonstrate safe operation of tractor-trailer or tender truck equipment and meet company and DOT standards.
- Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.
- Must have, or be able to obtain and maintain, a CDL with required endorsements, applicable certifications, licenses or permits, valid medical card, and satisfactory driving record.
- Ability to work extended hours and on-call as business conditions warrant.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain other applicable certifications, licenses, and permits.
- Occasionally exposed or required:
- Extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.)
- Noisy conditions
- Working conditions may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards with appropriate safety measures
- May be required to work at varying heights
- Lift 51 - 70 lbs.
FS is an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon an acceptable, job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permitted by law.
SECURING YOUR FUTURE, ONE BENEFIT AT A TIME.
Our benefits packages are designed to support every aspect of our employees’ well-being—from health plans to life insurance, robust retirement plans, and more. We provide benefits that meet their needs today while also ensuring a secure future.
Offerings may include, but are not limited to:
UNITED STATES:
- Fully Funded Pension*
- 401(k) & Employer Match
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- HSA & Employer Contributions
- Life Insurance
- Disability
- Identity Protection
- The pension plan is subject to individual company participation. Those who do not participate in the pension plan enjoy a higher 401(k) employer match.
Some benefits are subject to the hiring company.
CANADA:
- DC Pension Plan
- RRSP
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life Insurance
- Disability
- Volunteer Day
- Benefit eligibility may be dependent on employment type
Nearest Major Market: Peoria
Nearest Secondary Market: Galesburg
Job Segment: Scientific, Electrical, Logistics, Engineering, Research, Operations
The FS brand represents a standard of excellence for agricultural and energy-related products. It's the people who represent the FS brand that set it apart. As local cooperatives, FS Companies believe it is their responsibility to ensure that our earth, our communities, and businesses perform together, sustainably. FS Companies are committed to ensuring the continued profitability for the company, their owners, and their customers, while enacting to help the environment and greater good.
COMPENSATION: $20 - $25 hourly
Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.
BENEFITS
FS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, supplemental plans, generous PTO, paid holidays, a fully funded pension, and a 401(k) with company match. Eligibility may vary by position.
PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT
Operates single, tandem, or multi-axle trucks to deliver and pick up agronomy or energy products between company and customer locations according to scheduled timelines, supporting profitable business growth.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Operates assigned vehicles and equipment, including single, tandem, or multi-axle vehicles and forklifts, in accordance with safety standards and proper operating procedures.
- Performs and records daily pre-trip safety checks, including fuel, oil, tires, lights, and brakes; follows preventative maintenance procedures and keeps the truck clean and professional.
- Safely loads and unloads containers, pallets, materials, and products by hand or forklift, ensuring loads are balanced, distributed, and compliant with DOT axle weight requirements.
- Completes deliveries and pickups on schedule while providing professional, customer-focused service.
- Completes and returns required documentation, including bills of lading, delivery slips, and invoices, to support timely receiving and payment.
- Completes daily paperwork, including accurate logbooks, cargo records, and other assigned records.
- Maintains company equipment and a professional image in accordance with company standards and uniform policy.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
- Normally requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 2+ years of related experience to demonstrate safe operation of tractor-trailer or tender truck equipment and meet company and DOT standards.
- Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.
- Must have, or be able to obtain and maintain, a CDL with required endorsements, applicable certifications, licenses or permits, valid medical card, and satisfactory driving record.
- Ability to work extended hours and on-call as business conditions warrant.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain other applicable certifications, licenses, and permits.
- Occasionally exposed or required:
- Extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.)
- Noisy conditions
- Working conditions may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards with appropriate safety measures
- May be required to work at varying heights
- Lift 51 - 70 lbs.
FS is an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon an acceptable, job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permitted by law.
SECURING YOUR FUTURE, ONE BENEFIT AT A TIME.
Our benefits packages are designed to support every aspect of our employees’ well-being—from health plans to life insurance, robust retirement plans, and more. We provide benefits that meet their needs today while also ensuring a secure future.
Offerings may include, but are not limited to:
UNITED STATES:
- Fully Funded Pension*
- 401(k) & Employer Match
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- HSA & Employer Contributions
- Life Insurance
- Disability
- Identity Protection
- The pension plan is subject to individual company participation. Those who do not participate in the pension plan enjoy a higher 401(k) employer match.
Some benefits are subject to the hiring company.
CANADA:
- DC Pension Plan
- RRSP
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life Insurance
- Disability
- Volunteer Day
- Benefit eligibility may be dependent on employment type
Nearest Major Market: Peoria
Nearest Secondary Market: Galesburg
Job Segment: Scientific, Electrical, Logistics, Engineering, Research, Operations
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Field Operator Jobs
Match your credentials to visa pathways
Field operator roles split between H-2B for temporary non-agricultural work and H-1B for specialty occupations requiring a relevant degree. Identify which category your role falls into before applying, since the employer's filing process differs entirely for each.
Pull prevailing wage data for your region
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the wage level tied to your specific field operator classification and work location. Employers must certify a wage that meets DOL's prevailing standard, so knowing the number before negotiations anchors your offer discussions.
Target operators with established DOL filing history
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with verified sponsorship history for field operator roles, searchable by location and role type. Companies already familiar with H-2B labor certifications or H-1B LCA filings process new hires faster and with fewer delays.
Secure a written job offer before PERM starts
If your employer pursues a green card through PERM, the labor certification process requires a bona fide job offer on the table before DOL recruitment steps begin. Getting the offer letter with detailed duties documented early prevents restarts down the line.
Verify your O*NET job zone before the interview
Field operator roles span multiple O*NET classifications with different typical education requirements. Confirm your target role's job zone so you can speak precisely to how your training, certifications, and experience satisfy the specialty occupation or skilled worker threshold your employer will need to certify.
Track your H-2B petition window carefully
H-2B petitions are capped at 66,000 annually and split across two half-year periods. If your employer misses the filing window for a project start date, there's no flexibility, so confirm petition submission deadlines with your HR contact well before your anticipated start.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which visa types realistically cover field operator roles?
Most field operator positions qualify under H-2B for temporary or seasonal non-agricultural work, which suits project-based roles in oil and gas, utilities, or chemical plants. If the role requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as chemical or petroleum engineering, H-1B becomes the relevant pathway. EB-3 skilled worker green cards are also an option for roles requiring at least two years of experience.
Does a field operator need a degree to get sponsored?
Not always. H-2B sponsorship doesn't require a degree, but the employer must demonstrate temporary need and an inability to fill the role with available U.S. workers through DOL's labor certification process. H-1B requires a specialty occupation with a relevant bachelor's degree. Many experienced field operators without degrees are sponsored under H-2B or pursue EB-3 skilled worker green cards instead.
How long does H-2B sponsorship take for field operators?
The H-2B process starts with a temporary labor certification from DOL, which typically takes several weeks, followed by USCIS adjudication of the I-129 petition. Total processing can run two to four months for standard cases. Employers often file simultaneously for multiple workers on a project crew, so delays in DOL certification affect the whole group, not just individual petitions.
How can I find field operator employers who sponsor visas?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified sponsorship history for field operator and related roles, searchable by location and work type. Focusing your search on companies with established filing histories reduces the risk of being the first sponsored hire and increases the likelihood of a smooth, experienced petitioner process.
Can a field operator switch employers mid-H-2B status?
H-2B status is employer-specific and tied to the original approved petition and the certified temporary need. Switching employers requires the new employer to file a fresh H-2B petition with its own DOL labor certification, covering a genuinely temporary or seasonal need. You can't port between H-2B employers the way H-1B workers can transfer status once a new petition is filed.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Field Operator jobs?
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.