H-1B Visa Diesel Service Technician Jobs
Diesel Service Technician jobs can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when employers structure the role around degree-level diagnostic and systems engineering duties. Sponsoring employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, covering up to three years with extensions to six.
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Responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining diesel engines and related systems in vehicles and equipment. Performs routine inspections, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance to ensure optimal performance and compliance with safety standards. Collaborates with customers and team members to provide quality service and support.
This position will support our operations in South Hill, VA and Henderson, NC.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Repair and Maintain Mobile Equipment.
- Service, repair, adjust, and test all mobile equipment that operates throughout the plant to maximize performance and limit downtime.
- Inspect all mobile equipment to identify and troubleshoot the cause of errors. Perform repairs to address problems when necessary.
- Handle, install, position, and move parts, materials, and industrial hand tools in a safe manner throughout the shop and plant.
- Document and Record Information.
- Ensure correct and accurate documentation is completed daily and monthly regarding all mobile equipment.
- Enter and maintain service reports for all the mobile equipment in written or electronic form.
- Assist in driving heavy equipment and vehicles throughout the plant to ensure production continues efficiently.
- May assist mechanics in vehicle repair and change tires as necessary.
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
- Communication - Ability to clearly and effectively convey information, ideas, and messages to others in both written and verbal formats; can express one's thoughts clearly but also demonstrate active listening, understands the needs of the audience, and adapts the message to ensure it is understood.
- Safety Awareness - Ability to recognize, understand, and adhere to safety protocols and procedures in the workplace; proactive in identifying potential hazards, taking steps to mitigate risks, and ensuring that both personal and collective safety are maintained in all tasks and environments.
- Attention to Detail - Ability to thoroughly and accurately complete tasks, ensuring that no aspects or elements are overlooked; meticulous and precise when handling information, performing tasks, or delivering work, and is critical in ensuring the quality, accuracy, and integrity of the results.
- Collaboration - Ability to work effectively with others to achieve common goals by fostering teamwork, open communication, and mutual respect. It involves actively listening, sharing ideas, problem-solving collectively, and leveraging diverse skills and perspectives. Strong collaboration requires adaptability, conflict resolution, and a willingness to support team members, ensuring productivity and a positive work environment.
- Technical Expertise - Solid mechanical understanding of mobile equipment, including basic maintenance checks and troubleshooting minor issues. Ability to identify signs of equipment malfunction, understand and report them to the maintenance team.
- Problem Solving - Identify, analyze, and resolve work-related issues efficiently and effectively using practical knowledge, experience, and hands-on skills. This involves identifying the problem, diagnosing the cause, finding practical solutions, implementing fixes, and adapting to unexpected challenges.
Education
- High School Diploma/GED or an equivalent combination of training and work experience.
Experience
- Three (3) years experience driving commercially licensed vehicles preferred
- Two (3) years experience driving ready mix concrete trucks preferred
- Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) with a tanker endorsement
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Must have sufficient level of education to understand oral and written instructions of a technical nature relating to products and vehicles.
- Must have excellent driving skills and the ability to maintain satisfactory customer and public relations in performance of duties. Knowledge of general principles and practices of servicing heavy construction equipment is preferred.
- Must have some knowledge of industrial tools, their uses, and maintenance.
- Knowledge of general principles and practices of servicing heavy construction equipment is preferred.
- Mechanical Skills.
- Applies knowledge and experience effectively in situations.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Must be willing to work overtime and extended hours depending on customer and company demands.
- Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions and tolerate being exposed to loud noises.
- Perform physical activities that require moving your whole body and considerable use of your arms and legs, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
- Must have knowledge of industrial tools, their uses and maintenance.
- Travel will be required overnight as business demands.
- Take an active role in prioritizing safety for yourself and others throughout the operation at all times.
- Must have and maintain valid driver's license.
COMPENSATION
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Hourly Range: the hourly range for this role is between $23.18 - $34.54. This range is not inclusive of our discretionary bonus or equity package. When determining a candidate’s compensation, we consider a number of factors, including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.
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Shift Differential. At Vulcan Materials Company, in the Northeast Division, Night or Second Shift hourly employees are paid a shift differential of an additional 20% on their base pay if the employee works certain hours during the designated time period. We believe the additional compensation helps to offset the inconvenience of working less desirable hours.
Vulcan Materials Company is an equal opportunity employer.
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining diesel engines and related systems in vehicles and equipment. Performs routine inspections, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance to ensure optimal performance and compliance with safety standards. Collaborates with customers and team members to provide quality service and support.
This position will support our operations in South Hill, VA and Henderson, NC.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Repair and Maintain Mobile Equipment.
- Service, repair, adjust, and test all mobile equipment that operates throughout the plant to maximize performance and limit downtime.
- Inspect all mobile equipment to identify and troubleshoot the cause of errors. Perform repairs to address problems when necessary.
- Handle, install, position, and move parts, materials, and industrial hand tools in a safe manner throughout the shop and plant.
- Document and Record Information.
- Ensure correct and accurate documentation is completed daily and monthly regarding all mobile equipment.
- Enter and maintain service reports for all the mobile equipment in written or electronic form.
- Assist in driving heavy equipment and vehicles throughout the plant to ensure production continues efficiently.
- May assist mechanics in vehicle repair and change tires as necessary.
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
- Communication - Ability to clearly and effectively convey information, ideas, and messages to others in both written and verbal formats; can express one's thoughts clearly but also demonstrate active listening, understands the needs of the audience, and adapts the message to ensure it is understood.
- Safety Awareness - Ability to recognize, understand, and adhere to safety protocols and procedures in the workplace; proactive in identifying potential hazards, taking steps to mitigate risks, and ensuring that both personal and collective safety are maintained in all tasks and environments.
- Attention to Detail - Ability to thoroughly and accurately complete tasks, ensuring that no aspects or elements are overlooked; meticulous and precise when handling information, performing tasks, or delivering work, and is critical in ensuring the quality, accuracy, and integrity of the results.
- Collaboration - Ability to work effectively with others to achieve common goals by fostering teamwork, open communication, and mutual respect. It involves actively listening, sharing ideas, problem-solving collectively, and leveraging diverse skills and perspectives. Strong collaboration requires adaptability, conflict resolution, and a willingness to support team members, ensuring productivity and a positive work environment.
- Technical Expertise - Solid mechanical understanding of mobile equipment, including basic maintenance checks and troubleshooting minor issues. Ability to identify signs of equipment malfunction, understand and report them to the maintenance team.
- Problem Solving - Identify, analyze, and resolve work-related issues efficiently and effectively using practical knowledge, experience, and hands-on skills. This involves identifying the problem, diagnosing the cause, finding practical solutions, implementing fixes, and adapting to unexpected challenges.
Education
- High School Diploma/GED or an equivalent combination of training and work experience.
Experience
- Three (3) years experience driving commercially licensed vehicles preferred
- Two (3) years experience driving ready mix concrete trucks preferred
- Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) with a tanker endorsement
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Must have sufficient level of education to understand oral and written instructions of a technical nature relating to products and vehicles.
- Must have excellent driving skills and the ability to maintain satisfactory customer and public relations in performance of duties. Knowledge of general principles and practices of servicing heavy construction equipment is preferred.
- Must have some knowledge of industrial tools, their uses, and maintenance.
- Knowledge of general principles and practices of servicing heavy construction equipment is preferred.
- Mechanical Skills.
- Applies knowledge and experience effectively in situations.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Must be willing to work overtime and extended hours depending on customer and company demands.
- Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions and tolerate being exposed to loud noises.
- Perform physical activities that require moving your whole body and considerable use of your arms and legs, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
- Must have knowledge of industrial tools, their uses and maintenance.
- Travel will be required overnight as business demands.
- Take an active role in prioritizing safety for yourself and others throughout the operation at all times.
- Must have and maintain valid driver's license.
COMPENSATION
-
Hourly Range: the hourly range for this role is between $23.18 - $34.54. This range is not inclusive of our discretionary bonus or equity package. When determining a candidate’s compensation, we consider a number of factors, including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.
-
Shift Differential. At Vulcan Materials Company, in the Northeast Division, Night or Second Shift hourly employees are paid a shift differential of an additional 20% on their base pay if the employee works certain hours during the designated time period. We believe the additional compensation helps to offset the inconvenience of working less desirable hours.
Vulcan Materials Company is an equal opportunity employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Diesel Service Technician
Pull your O*NET profile before applying
O*NET lists the tasks and knowledge domains for Diesel Service Technicians. Use it to identify which duties map to degree-level work, then tailor your resume to emphasize those functions so employers can build a credible specialty occupation case.
Target fleet operators with dedicated engineering roles
Large trucking carriers, transit agencies, and equipment rental companies sometimes separate diagnostic systems roles from general repair work. Those structured positions are more likely to carry degree requirements and an active H-1B sponsorship history.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate shows employers with confirmed H-1B Labor Condition Application filings, searchable by role and location. Use it to narrow your outreach to employers who have already built a sponsorship infrastructure rather than approaching companies cold.
Verify prevailing wage tier before the offer stage
Run the OFLC Wage Search for your target metro using the correct SOC code for heavy vehicle service technicians. Knowing the Level I through Level IV wage bands lets you negotiate an offer that USCIS will accept without a prevailing-wage challenge.
Confirm each worksite gets its own certified LCA
If the role involves servicing equipment at multiple yards or client sites, each primary worksite needs a separately certified Labor Condition Application from DOL. Raise this with your employer's HR or immigration counsel before the I-129 is filed.
Build a degree-to-duties narrative for the I-129
USCIS requires the employer to show your specific degree field is a normal minimum for the position. Prepare a written summary connecting your automotive or mechanical engineering coursework directly to the diagnostic and systems responsibilities in the job description.
H-1B Visa Diesel Service Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Diesel Service Technician role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Not automatically. A standard diesel technician position is a trade role and does not ordinarily require a bachelor's degree in a specific field. For H-1B sponsorship, the employer must restructure the position around degree-level duties, such as advanced diagnostics, emissions systems engineering, or fleet telematics analysis, and document why a relevant bachelor's degree is a minimum requirement for that specific role.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for diesel or heavy equipment technician roles?
Fleet operators, transit authorities, construction equipment companies, and defense contractors are the most active sponsors for technician roles built around engineering-level responsibilities. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filings so you can identify which companies have an active sponsorship track record before submitting your application.
How long does H-1B status last for a sponsored Diesel Service Technician?
H-1B status is initially granted for up to three years. Your employer can file an extension that brings the total authorized period to six years. Further extensions beyond six years require a qualifying step toward permanent residence, such as an approved I-140 immigrant petition, to be in progress before the six-year limit is reached.
What happens if the job requires work at multiple shop locations or client sites?
Each primary worksite where you spend a significant amount of time must be covered by its own certified Labor Condition Application filed with DOL. A single LCA tied to one facility does not automatically cover additional yards or service locations. Confirm with your employer that all regular worksites are listed on separate certified LCAs before USCIS reviews the I-129 petition.
What documents strengthen an H-1B petition for a technician role that an employer wants to sponsor?
The employer needs a job description that ties specific duties to degree-level knowledge, evidence that similar positions at peer companies require a bachelor's degree in mechanical or automotive engineering, and documentation of your credentials. On your side, a transcript showing coursework directly relevant to diesel systems, any industry certifications, and a written summary connecting your degree to the role's technical requirements all support the petition.