H-1B Visa Maintenance Supervisor Jobs
Maintenance Supervisor roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, facilities management, or a closely related field. Employers in manufacturing, property management, and healthcare regularly file LCAs for this role. The 85,000-cap lottery applies, so timing your job search around the April registration window matters.
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503 Industrial Blvd
Grapevine, TX, United States of America
CAREER AREA
Field Operations
JOB TYPE
Full time
LICENSE
Brinks Texas License #C00550
JOB ID
R75608
The Regional Fleet Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing fleet maintenance operations across a designated geographic region to ensure vehicle reliability, safety, regulatory compliance, and cost efficiency. This role partners closely with branch leadership, operations, and third‑party maintenance providers to proactively manage preventive maintenance, repairs, audits, and compliance programs while minimizing operational downtime. The position serves as a regional subject‑matter expert for fleet maintenance practices, systems, and upfit technologies.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive fleet and garage audits at branch locations, ensuring all identified action items are properly tracked, addressed, and closed within required timelines.
- Monitor fleet operational metrics and proactively collaborate with branch leadership and maintenance providers to plan and coordinate repair and maintenance (R&M) activities while minimizing operational downtime.
- Maintain ownership and accuracy of asset, vehicle, and contact data within the Fleet Management System (FMS) to ensure effective automated push notifications for scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) and defect resolution; promptly address and resolve system or communication issues with relevant stakeholders.
- Partner with maintenance providers to prioritize work orders, allocate resources efficiently, and coordinate maintenance activities based on operational urgency and business needs.
- Manage preventive maintenance (PM) task lists and schedules to support maintenance providers in extending vehicle service life and reducing unplanned equipment failures.
- Review, approve, and control repair expenditures in accordance with established cost guidelines and spending thresholds.
- Oversee state inspection and Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance programs administered by maintenance providers, ensuring all fleet vehicles meet applicable regulatory requirements.
- Ensure compliance with OEM specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements by managing the distribution, tracking, and follow-up of Service Bulletins and Campaign Directives.
- Serve as the on-duty liaison to Operations for the rapid coordination of emergency roadside assistance and recovery services through approved third-party vendors.
- Manage and respond to all accident-related inquiries and tasks, ensuring timely documentation, communication, and resolution in alignment with company policies.
- Provide technical expertise and hands-on guidance to maintenance technicians and vehicle operators to resolve upfit-related issues, including onboard security systems, telematics, and camera equipment.
- Analyze vehicle performance and maintenance data to identify trends, improvement opportunities, and strategies to optimize fleet reliability, safety, and cost efficiency.
- Perform additional job-related duties and special projects assigned.
Education
A high school diploma or GED, an associate or bachelor's degree in logistics, business, or a related field is preferred.
Experience
2-5 years of experience in a similar supervisory role, or within a fleet or transportation environment. Prior hands-on experience as a Diesel Technician, with demonstrated working knowledge of preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of medium or heavy-duty vehicles.
Skills & Abilities
- Leadership & Communication: Effective communication, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to lead and motivate teams are crucial.
- Technical Proficiency: Computer literacy, including experience with fleet management software, spreadsheets, and databases, is essential.
- Operational Skills: You should have strong organizational skills, be detail-oriented, and possess excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities to manage fleet operations efficiently.
- Safety & Compliance: A thorough understanding of safety regulations and the ability to ensure compliance are also vital.
Certifications
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certified Fleet Management Operations (CFMO) or Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM) are preferred.
LOCATION
503 Industrial Blvd
Grapevine, TX, United States of America
CAREER AREA
Field Operations
JOB TYPE
Full time
LICENSE
Brinks Texas License #C00550
JOB ID
R75608
The Regional Fleet Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing fleet maintenance operations across a designated geographic region to ensure vehicle reliability, safety, regulatory compliance, and cost efficiency. This role partners closely with branch leadership, operations, and third‑party maintenance providers to proactively manage preventive maintenance, repairs, audits, and compliance programs while minimizing operational downtime. The position serves as a regional subject‑matter expert for fleet maintenance practices, systems, and upfit technologies.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive fleet and garage audits at branch locations, ensuring all identified action items are properly tracked, addressed, and closed within required timelines.
- Monitor fleet operational metrics and proactively collaborate with branch leadership and maintenance providers to plan and coordinate repair and maintenance (R&M) activities while minimizing operational downtime.
- Maintain ownership and accuracy of asset, vehicle, and contact data within the Fleet Management System (FMS) to ensure effective automated push notifications for scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) and defect resolution; promptly address and resolve system or communication issues with relevant stakeholders.
- Partner with maintenance providers to prioritize work orders, allocate resources efficiently, and coordinate maintenance activities based on operational urgency and business needs.
- Manage preventive maintenance (PM) task lists and schedules to support maintenance providers in extending vehicle service life and reducing unplanned equipment failures.
- Review, approve, and control repair expenditures in accordance with established cost guidelines and spending thresholds.
- Oversee state inspection and Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance programs administered by maintenance providers, ensuring all fleet vehicles meet applicable regulatory requirements.
- Ensure compliance with OEM specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements by managing the distribution, tracking, and follow-up of Service Bulletins and Campaign Directives.
- Serve as the on-duty liaison to Operations for the rapid coordination of emergency roadside assistance and recovery services through approved third-party vendors.
- Manage and respond to all accident-related inquiries and tasks, ensuring timely documentation, communication, and resolution in alignment with company policies.
- Provide technical expertise and hands-on guidance to maintenance technicians and vehicle operators to resolve upfit-related issues, including onboard security systems, telematics, and camera equipment.
- Analyze vehicle performance and maintenance data to identify trends, improvement opportunities, and strategies to optimize fleet reliability, safety, and cost efficiency.
- Perform additional job-related duties and special projects assigned.
Education
A high school diploma or GED, an associate or bachelor's degree in logistics, business, or a related field is preferred.
Experience
2-5 years of experience in a similar supervisory role, or within a fleet or transportation environment. Prior hands-on experience as a Diesel Technician, with demonstrated working knowledge of preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of medium or heavy-duty vehicles.
Skills & Abilities
- Leadership & Communication: Effective communication, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to lead and motivate teams are crucial.
- Technical Proficiency: Computer literacy, including experience with fleet management software, spreadsheets, and databases, is essential.
- Operational Skills: You should have strong organizational skills, be detail-oriented, and possess excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities to manage fleet operations efficiently.
- Safety & Compliance: A thorough understanding of safety regulations and the ability to ensure compliance are also vital.
Certifications
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certified Fleet Management Operations (CFMO) or Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM) are preferred.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Maintenance Supervisor
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the Maintenance Supervisor role. An engineering or facilities management degree strengthens your case. A general business degree alone often triggers an RFE, so document how your coursework applies to the specific job duties.
Target industries with consistent LCA filings
Manufacturing plants, hospital systems, and large commercial property management firms file LCAs for Maintenance Supervisors far more often than retail or hospitality employers. Focus your search on these sectors to find employers with an established H-1B sponsorship process already in place.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter your job search on Migrate Mate by occupation and employer sponsorship history. You'll see which companies have filed LCAs for Maintenance Supervisor or similar facilities roles, so you're not cold-applying to employers who've never navigated H-1B sponsorship.
Check prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your specific location and job level. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the correct SOC code before accepting an offer to confirm the salary offer satisfies DOL requirements.
Raise sponsorship early in the hiring process
Don't wait until the offer stage to confirm an employer will sponsor an H-1B. Maintenance Supervisor hiring managers often control facility budgets and may not know sponsorship is an option. Ask during the second interview whether the company has sponsored H-1B employees before.
Align your start date with the cap timeline
H-1B cap registrations open each March, and approved petitions have an October 1 start date. If you receive an offer in summer or fall, negotiate a conditional start that accounts for this timeline. Cap-exempt employers like nonprofits or universities can file anytime.
H-1B Visa Maintenance Supervisor: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Maintenance Supervisor role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the position is defined. USCIS evaluates whether the role normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field. A Maintenance Supervisor overseeing complex mechanical, electrical, or HVAC systems with engineering responsibilities can qualify. A general facilities role where any bachelor's degree satisfies the requirement is harder to defend. Your employer's job description must clearly tie the duties to a specific degree field.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Maintenance Supervisors?
Manufacturing companies, hospital networks, commercial real estate firms, and utilities are the most consistent sponsors for this role. These employers typically have HR infrastructure familiar with LCA filings and H-1B petitions. Migrate Mate lets you filter by employers with documented sponsorship history for facilities and maintenance roles, so you can target your applications where sponsorship is already an established practice.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm promoted from Maintenance Technician to Supervisor?
A significant change in job duties, title, or work location requires your employer to file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS before the change takes effect. Moving into a supervisory role typically changes your SOC code and may change your prevailing wage level, both of which trigger an amendment. Working in the new role before the amended petition is filed puts your status at risk.
Can my employer sponsor my H-1B if the job involves multiple worksites?
Yes, but the employer must file a separate LCA for each worksite location where you'll work for more than 40 hours total. Maintenance Supervisors who oversee facilities across multiple sites in different metropolitan areas are a common scenario where this applies. Each LCA must certify the prevailing wage for that specific location using the OFLC Wage Search, and your employer must post the LCA at each covered worksite.
How does the O*NET classification affect my H-1B petition?
USCIS and the DOL both reference O*NET occupation profiles when evaluating whether a role qualifies as a specialty occupation and to determine the appropriate prevailing wage level. The O*NET profile for Maintenance Supervisors specifies the typical education requirement and job zone, which your employer's attorney will use to build the specialty occupation argument. Reviewing the O*NET profile for your specific role before filing helps you anticipate potential RFE issues.