HD Mechanics - USA Expat
Quick facts
- Pay
- up to USD $60/hr
- Type
- Full-time
- Location
- United States
- Industry
- Trades and Services — 14 open jobs
- Apply
- Free to apply — never pay anyone for a job offer or visa sponsorship
Job description
Are you an experienced HD Mechanic ready for your next challenge? Mader Group is offering the opportunity to relocate to the USA and support major mining operations while working on world-class equipment with limited 12 month contract terms (with the possibility of extension).
Enjoy competitive pay, a flexible 2/1 roster, full relocation support, and the chance to build a long-term international career doing what you do best.
What's on Offer?
Full visa sponsorship and relocation assistance covered
Flights to the USA covered
Rates up to USD $60hr, overtime from 40 hours
Tooling supplied
Opportunities for both solo travellers and families
What We're Looking For
Trade Qualified Mobile Plant Mechanic
Minimum 3 years post-trade experience
Extensive experience on OEM brands such as Sandvik, Epiroc, CAT, Komatsu, and Hitachi equipment
Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
A proactive attitude and the desire to build an international career
Take your specialist skills global. Your next chapter starts in the USA.
Visa sponsorship record
No public sponsorship records foundWe didn't find H-1B, H-1B1, E-3 or green card (PERM) filings under the name Mader Group in the Department of Labor and USCIS data. That doesn't mean the job can't be sponsored — the company may file under a different legal name, be new to sponsorship, or sponsor a visa that isn't in these datasets (for example H-2B or J-1).
Tip: ask the recruiter early, in writing, which visa they sponsor and whether they cover the legal and filing fees.
Which visas can work for this job
Occupation: Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (SOC 49-3023) — estimated from the job title.
- H-2B / H-2A (seasonal and temporary work)
Temporary non-agricultural (H-2B) or agricultural (H-2A) jobs. The employer files a labor certification and petition; you apply for the visa at a US consulate. H-2B has a yearly cap of 66,000 (plus supplemental visas); H-2A has no cap.
- EB-3 “other workers” green card
Permanent residence for jobs that need less than 2 years of training. Waits for this category are long (often several years).
- H-1B
H-1B needs a role that requires at least a bachelor's degree, so it's usually not an option here.
Salary vs prevailing wage
Level IV (fully competent)Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · United States (national median of areas). Annual prevailing wages set by the Department of Labor (OFLC).
| Level | Prevailing wage | H-1B lottery odds* |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | $35,318 | ~15% |
| Level II | $44,242 | ~31% |
| Level III | $53,030 | ~46% |
| Level IV | $61,901 | ~61% |
This job pays $124,800 a year (converted from an hourly rate, 2,080 hours) — that's Level IV (fully competent). In the wage-weighted H-1B lottery a Level IV registration gets 4 entries; estimated selection chance about 61% — better than average.
* Odds are DHS projections for the FY2027 wage-weighted lottery (actual results vary by year and employer). Since the FY2027 cap season the H-1B lottery is weighted by wage level: Level I = 1 entry, II = 2, III = 3, IV = 4. The level is set by the offered wage against the prevailing wage for the occupation and worksite. Separately, a $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions for workers outside the US was announced in 2025; as of September 2026 a federal court ruling keeps it unenforceable while appeals continue — check the current status.
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC disclosure data (H-1B/H-1B1/E-3 LCA, PERM), OFLC prevailing wage data, USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub, E-Verify participating employers. Data loaded: LCA FY2024–FY2026, PERM, USCIS Data Hub, OFLC wages; updated 2026-10-03. Employers are matched by name, so records of companies with similar names can occasionally be mixed up. This is general information, not legal advice — talk to an immigration attorney about your case.