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Automotive Service Manager jobs that sponsor H-1B visas are concentrated at dealership groups, fleet operators, and OEM-affiliated service networks where employers structure the role around technical, operational, and business-degree requirements. H-1B status is granted for up to three years and extendable to six. Find verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate.
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Get Access To All JobsABOUT ASBURY
Larry H Miller Automotive Group is part of Asbury Automotive Group (NYSE: ABG) is a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest franchised automotive retailers in the United States. We are redefining the traditional dealership model through innovative technologies such as Clicklane and through our commitment to our team members, guests, and partners. Our culture which is grounded in our North Star and Compass and powered by our DRIVE values, focuses on the vision of becoming the Most Guest Centric Automotive Retailer. At Asbury, we work together to provide exceptional experiences for our guests while promoting a fun, supportive and inclusive environment where team members can thrive both personally and professionally. Based on our efforts, we have been recognized as one of the best places to work by both Newsweek and US News & World report.
Do you have a passion for developing talent, providing exceptional guest experiences, and being an innovator in the automotive industry? As an Asbury Automotive Group Service Manager, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on our business and in the lives of our team members and customers every day. We are looking for strong, energetic, people-focused team members who will help us redefine the car-buying experience. Does this sound like you? Apply now!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary responsibility of the Service Manager is to oversee the service department and drive operational success; technicians, service advisors, service call center, lot attendants, detailers and shuttle driver, etc.
- Manage employee schedules and pay plans
- Forecast goals and objectives for the department and strive to meet them
- Work with the Parts Manager to ensure a timely turnaround of parts needed for internal jobs
- Work with shop foreman to ensure customers vehicles are serviced properly and in a timely manner
- Attend manager meetings and conduct service department meetings
- Prepare and administer an annual operating budget for the service department
- Maintain Asbury's specified service customer pay gross profit growth
- Maintain technician proficiency as specified by Asbury standards
- Partner with technical schools to recruit technicians
- Partner with OEM and other third party vendors
- Handle and resolve customer complaints
- Motivate, train, develop and reward employees
- Communicate with customers about maintenance and service work needed effectively
- Continue to maintain Asbury's value, quality, and integrity
- Provide and maintain a safe work place and environment for employees and customers
- Other duties to be determined by management
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong customer service skills are a must
- Must be able to manage a team, motivate and develop
- Experience with Tekion or other automotive software required
- Strong technical aptitude is required
- Proven track record to grow the fixed operation business through excellent CSI, advertising, managing utilization and proficiency of the shop
- Must have 3+ years as an automotive Service Writer/Service Assistant Manager
- Previous automotive Service Management experience is required
- Must be able to manage in a fast paced work environment
- Must be able to pass pre-employment screens (background & drug test)
COMPANY BENEFITS:
Pay and Recognition:
- Paid holidays & paid time off
- Paid training
- Stock Awards(select management and front-line team member’s eligible)
Insurance / Retirement:
- Insurance: medical, vision, dental, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity plans
- Up to 12 weeks paid pregnancy leave (disability leave)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Health savings
- Flex spending accounts (tax free)
- Short-term and Long-term disability plans
- Life Insurance (Whole Life and Term)
- 401k with company match
Learning, Tuition Assistance and Career Development:
- Digital career path tool to assist with career development
- Continuous training through Asbury's Internal Learning Management System
Professional growth and development opportunities Additional advantages:
- Student loan relief resources
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discounts on parts and service repairs
- Scholarship awards
- Opportunities to join our community service initiatives, which includes paid volunteer hours
- Aggressive Employee referral program with bonus opportunities
Asbury Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category as defined by applicable laws. We prohibit discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and affirm our commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
ABOUT ASBURY
Larry H Miller Automotive Group is part of Asbury Automotive Group (NYSE: ABG) is a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest franchised automotive retailers in the United States. We are redefining the traditional dealership model through innovative technologies such as Clicklane and through our commitment to our team members, guests, and partners. Our culture which is grounded in our North Star and Compass and powered by our DRIVE values, focuses on the vision of becoming the Most Guest Centric Automotive Retailer. At Asbury, we work together to provide exceptional experiences for our guests while promoting a fun, supportive and inclusive environment where team members can thrive both personally and professionally. Based on our efforts, we have been recognized as one of the best places to work by both Newsweek and US News & World report.
Do you have a passion for developing talent, providing exceptional guest experiences, and being an innovator in the automotive industry? As an Asbury Automotive Group Service Manager, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on our business and in the lives of our team members and customers every day. We are looking for strong, energetic, people-focused team members who will help us redefine the car-buying experience. Does this sound like you? Apply now!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary responsibility of the Service Manager is to oversee the service department and drive operational success; technicians, service advisors, service call center, lot attendants, detailers and shuttle driver, etc.
- Manage employee schedules and pay plans
- Forecast goals and objectives for the department and strive to meet them
- Work with the Parts Manager to ensure a timely turnaround of parts needed for internal jobs
- Work with shop foreman to ensure customers vehicles are serviced properly and in a timely manner
- Attend manager meetings and conduct service department meetings
- Prepare and administer an annual operating budget for the service department
- Maintain Asbury's specified service customer pay gross profit growth
- Maintain technician proficiency as specified by Asbury standards
- Partner with technical schools to recruit technicians
- Partner with OEM and other third party vendors
- Handle and resolve customer complaints
- Motivate, train, develop and reward employees
- Communicate with customers about maintenance and service work needed effectively
- Continue to maintain Asbury's value, quality, and integrity
- Provide and maintain a safe work place and environment for employees and customers
- Other duties to be determined by management
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong customer service skills are a must
- Must be able to manage a team, motivate and develop
- Experience with Tekion or other automotive software required
- Strong technical aptitude is required
- Proven track record to grow the fixed operation business through excellent CSI, advertising, managing utilization and proficiency of the shop
- Must have 3+ years as an automotive Service Writer/Service Assistant Manager
- Previous automotive Service Management experience is required
- Must be able to manage in a fast paced work environment
- Must be able to pass pre-employment screens (background & drug test)
COMPANY BENEFITS:
Pay and Recognition:
- Paid holidays & paid time off
- Paid training
- Stock Awards(select management and front-line team member’s eligible)
Insurance / Retirement:
- Insurance: medical, vision, dental, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity plans
- Up to 12 weeks paid pregnancy leave (disability leave)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Health savings
- Flex spending accounts (tax free)
- Short-term and Long-term disability plans
- Life Insurance (Whole Life and Term)
- 401k with company match
Learning, Tuition Assistance and Career Development:
- Digital career path tool to assist with career development
- Continuous training through Asbury's Internal Learning Management System
Professional growth and development opportunities Additional advantages:
- Student loan relief resources
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discounts on parts and service repairs
- Scholarship awards
- Opportunities to join our community service initiatives, which includes paid volunteer hours
- Aggressive Employee referral program with bonus opportunities
Asbury Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category as defined by applicable laws. We prohibit discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and affirm our commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Automotive Service Manager
Frame your credentials around degree-level duties
Employers must show USCIS the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Document how your business, engineering, or automotive technology degree connects to the diagnostic, financial, and operational responsibilities your position carries.
Look up the prevailing wage before you negotiate
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and worksite location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using your city and service manager occupation code before any offer conversation.
Target multi-location dealership groups for sponsorship
Large dealership networks and national fleet operators file H-1B petitions more routinely than independent shops. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for service management roles, filtered by location.
Confirm each worksite gets its own certified LCA
If you manage service operations across multiple locations, each worksite requires a separately certified LCA. Catch this early in the offer stage so your employer's attorney files correctly before USCIS processes the I-129 petition.
Review your O*NET profile to build the specialty occupation case
O*NET lists the knowledge domains and education benchmarks for service manager roles. Pull that profile and map your actual job duties to the degree-level requirements it identifies, giving your employer concrete material for the specialty occupation argument.
Use your 60-day grace period strategically between jobs
If your current H-1B ends, you have a 60-day grace period to secure a new employer and get a transfer petition filed with USCIS. Don't wait until your last week to start the process. A new employer must file before you begin work.
H-1B Visa Automotive Service Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Automotive Service Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Not automatically. USCIS requires the position to normally demand at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Employers who sponsor this role typically structure it around business administration, automotive engineering, or operations management responsibilities and document that degree-level expertise is essential, not just preferred. The strength of that documentation determines whether USCIS accepts the specialty occupation argument.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for this role?
Multi-franchise dealership groups, national fleet management companies, OEM-authorized service networks, and large commercial vehicle operators are the most active sponsors. These employers have dedicated HR teams and established relationships with immigration attorneys, making the H-1B filing process more routine. Browse verified sponsoring employers by location and role type on Migrate Mate.
How does the LCA requirement work for service managers who oversee multiple locations?
The Labor Condition Application must be certified by DOL for each physical worksite where you perform work. If you rotate between two service centers or take over a second location, your employer needs a separate certified LCA for that address before you work there. A single LCA tied to one address doesn't cover additional sites, even temporarily.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new dealership or service company without losing status?
Yes, H-1B portability lets you start work with a new employer once they file a new I-129 petition with USCIS, as long as your current status is valid and not in violation. You don't need to wait for approval before starting. The new employer must file a fresh LCA certified for the new worksite and wage level before submitting the petition.
What documentation should I prepare before an employer begins the H-1B filing process?
Gather your academic transcripts and degree certificates, any credential evaluations showing U.S. equivalency, a detailed job description that ties each duty to degree-level knowledge, and evidence of relevant professional experience. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization helps your employer demonstrate the specialty occupation requirement to USCIS.