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Mechanic roles can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field, most commonly in aerospace, automotive engineering, or advanced manufacturing. Employers filing H-1B petitions for mechanics must certify a prevailing wage through a DOL Labor Condition Application before USCIS can approve the petition.
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Cemex US is a leader in the building materials industry, known for our innovation, quality, and operational excellence. With over a century of expertise, we are committed to delivering products and services that meet the needs of our customers and communities across the globe. At Cemex, we believe in investing in our people, offering competitive benefits and the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team. Join us and build your career with a company that is Building a Better Future.
Job Summary
The Mechanic diagnoses and repairs diesel tractors, trailers and other wheeled vehicles by performing the following duties.
Job Responsibilities
- Examines and diagnoses vehicle problems, and repairs according to generally accepted methods
- Discusses extensive or difficult in-depth repairs with Terminal Manager, and/or Supervisor
- Demonstrate and enforces CEMEX safety policies and regulations to all mechanics (i.e. lockout tagout policies, hazard assessment)
- Make sure shop and all repairs are in compliance with OSHA regulations
- Performs routine scheduled maintenance outlined on PM checklist sheets
- Plans all routine work procedures
- Raises vehicle, with hydraulic jack or hoist, to gain access to mechanical components for removal, repair or inspection
- Removes components for repair of replacement such as, but not limited to: alternators, starters, water pumps, radiators, condensers, compressors, clutches, transmissions, differentials, wheel assemblies, brakes, drivelines, gearboxes, pump, rollers, etc
- Disassembles components, inspects parts for wear, and determines cause of failure
- Troubleshoots and repairs hydraulic systems, and components
- Inspects and replaces parts such as clutches, wheel seals, brake linings, drums, bearings, and all other components as described above
- Overhauls and rebuilds serviceable components
- Some regional traveling required to repair company equipment
- Diagnoses and repairs electrical systems and circuitry in accordance with acceptable industry standards
- Performs occasional cutting and welding utilizing both gas and electric welding equipment
- Replaces and adjusts headlights, and installs and repairs accessories such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wiper blades
- Enters work orders on system for equipment inventory purposes
- Adhere to all CEMEX, OSHA, and MSHA rules and regulations at all times
- Wear proper safety equipment while on plant grounds
- Meet or exceed company safety standards
- Perform other job responsibilities as assigned by management
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 3 years related experience, training or equivalent combination of education and experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 3 years related experience or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Able to understand, interpret, communicate, and execute with exactness instructions given in both verbal and written form
- Bi-lingual Spanish a plus
- Able to recognize potentially hazardous situations, understanding instructions given by supervisor, possess common sense
- Ability to deal with mechanical problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
- Possession of valid Driver’s License; prefer Class A or Class B CDL or the ability to obtain such a license within the new employee evaluation period (180 days) with driving record that meets company requirements in order to retrieve or test drive company commercial vehicles
- Forklift certified or willing to obtain
- TWIC preferred or willing to obtain
Working Conditions
Job involves sitting most of the time, but also involves walking or standing for brief periods of time.
Physical Requirements
- Walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree
- Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, in order to communicate to employees/visitors
- Requires walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree
- Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Job involves sitting most of the time, but also involves walking or standing for brief periods of time
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, in order to communicate to employees/visitors
Legal Notices
CEMEX is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by under federal, state or local law in the programs or activities which it operates.
CEMEX will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all local, state and federal laws.
CEMEX is an E-Verify participating employer.
Arizona Smoke-Free Act. CEMEX complies with the State of Arizona’s Smoke-Free Act (Arizona Revised Statutes § 36-601.01). Smoking and/or the use of tobacco or related products is prohibited in and on CEMEX property as well as any building and/or vehicle owned or leased by CEMEX.
CEMEX offers both competitive pay and benefits. Benefits applicable to this position may include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Holiday Pay, as well as a comprehensive wellness program to help keep employees and their families healthy and well. You can learn more about CEMEX Benefits by visiting the CEMEX USA Benefits and Well-Being page.
EEO Statement - En Español
CEMEX es una institución EEO/AA (igualdad de oportunidad/acción afirmativa) y no discrimina en base al sexo, edad, raza, color, religión, discapacidad física o mental, credo, origen nacional, estatus veterano, orientación sexual, información genética, identidad de género, o expresión de género en los programas o actividades los cuales opera.
Company Overview
Cemex US is a leader in the building materials industry, known for our innovation, quality, and operational excellence. With over a century of expertise, we are committed to delivering products and services that meet the needs of our customers and communities across the globe. At Cemex, we believe in investing in our people, offering competitive benefits and the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team. Join us and build your career with a company that is Building a Better Future.
Job Summary
The Mechanic diagnoses and repairs diesel tractors, trailers and other wheeled vehicles by performing the following duties.
Job Responsibilities
- Examines and diagnoses vehicle problems, and repairs according to generally accepted methods
- Discusses extensive or difficult in-depth repairs with Terminal Manager, and/or Supervisor
- Demonstrate and enforces CEMEX safety policies and regulations to all mechanics (i.e. lockout tagout policies, hazard assessment)
- Make sure shop and all repairs are in compliance with OSHA regulations
- Performs routine scheduled maintenance outlined on PM checklist sheets
- Plans all routine work procedures
- Raises vehicle, with hydraulic jack or hoist, to gain access to mechanical components for removal, repair or inspection
- Removes components for repair of replacement such as, but not limited to: alternators, starters, water pumps, radiators, condensers, compressors, clutches, transmissions, differentials, wheel assemblies, brakes, drivelines, gearboxes, pump, rollers, etc
- Disassembles components, inspects parts for wear, and determines cause of failure
- Troubleshoots and repairs hydraulic systems, and components
- Inspects and replaces parts such as clutches, wheel seals, brake linings, drums, bearings, and all other components as described above
- Overhauls and rebuilds serviceable components
- Some regional traveling required to repair company equipment
- Diagnoses and repairs electrical systems and circuitry in accordance with acceptable industry standards
- Performs occasional cutting and welding utilizing both gas and electric welding equipment
- Replaces and adjusts headlights, and installs and repairs accessories such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wiper blades
- Enters work orders on system for equipment inventory purposes
- Adhere to all CEMEX, OSHA, and MSHA rules and regulations at all times
- Wear proper safety equipment while on plant grounds
- Meet or exceed company safety standards
- Perform other job responsibilities as assigned by management
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 3 years related experience, training or equivalent combination of education and experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 3 years related experience or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Able to understand, interpret, communicate, and execute with exactness instructions given in both verbal and written form
- Bi-lingual Spanish a plus
- Able to recognize potentially hazardous situations, understanding instructions given by supervisor, possess common sense
- Ability to deal with mechanical problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
- Possession of valid Driver’s License; prefer Class A or Class B CDL or the ability to obtain such a license within the new employee evaluation period (180 days) with driving record that meets company requirements in order to retrieve or test drive company commercial vehicles
- Forklift certified or willing to obtain
- TWIC preferred or willing to obtain
Working Conditions
Job involves sitting most of the time, but also involves walking or standing for brief periods of time.
Physical Requirements
- Walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree
- Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, in order to communicate to employees/visitors
- Requires walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree
- Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Job involves sitting most of the time, but also involves walking or standing for brief periods of time
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, in order to communicate to employees/visitors
Legal Notices
CEMEX is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by under federal, state or local law in the programs or activities which it operates.
CEMEX will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all local, state and federal laws.
CEMEX is an E-Verify participating employer.
Arizona Smoke-Free Act. CEMEX complies with the State of Arizona’s Smoke-Free Act (Arizona Revised Statutes § 36-601.01). Smoking and/or the use of tobacco or related products is prohibited in and on CEMEX property as well as any building and/or vehicle owned or leased by CEMEX.
CEMEX offers both competitive pay and benefits. Benefits applicable to this position may include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Holiday Pay, as well as a comprehensive wellness program to help keep employees and their families healthy and well. You can learn more about CEMEX Benefits by visiting the CEMEX USA Benefits and Well-Being page.
EEO Statement - En Español
CEMEX es una institución EEO/AA (igualdad de oportunidad/acción afirmativa) y no discrimina en base al sexo, edad, raza, color, religión, discapacidad física o mental, credo, origen nacional, estatus veterano, orientación sexual, información genética, identidad de género, o expresión de género en los programas o actividades los cuales opera.
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Verify your role meets specialty occupation
Pull the O*NET profile for your specific mechanic title, aircraft, industrial, or automotive. USCIS requires the position to normally demand a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, not just technical training or an associate degree.
Target aerospace and defense employers first
Aerospace maintenance and avionics roles at FAA-certified repair stations are the most consistent H-1B pathway for mechanics. These employers routinely file LCAs for degree-required technician and engineer-adjacent positions that qualify as specialty occupations.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Migrate Mate by mechanic job titles and H-1B filing history to identify employers who have successfully sponsored this role before. Past LCA filings are the strongest signal that an employer understands the process and will do it again.
Get your foreign credentials formally evaluated
If your mechanical engineering or aerospace degree was earned outside the U.S., obtain a credential evaluation from a NACES-member agency before applying. USCIS adjudicators will assess equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's degree, and an unverified credential is a common RFE trigger.
Confirm the employer is E-Verify enrolled
H-1B employers are required to use E-Verify for sponsored employees. Before accepting an offer, confirm enrollment status directly with HR. An employer not yet enrolled will need to register before USCIS processes your petition, which can delay your start date.
Negotiate filing before your OPT or grace period ends
If you're transitioning from F-1 OPT, your employer must file the H-1B petition with USCIS before your authorized period expires. Cap-subject filings open in March for an October 1 start, so align your offer timeline with the registration window.
H-1B Visa Mechanic: Frequently Asked Questions
Do mechanic jobs actually qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Most general mechanic roles don't qualify because they don't require a bachelor's degree in a specific field. However, aerospace mechanics, avionics technicians, and industrial maintenance engineers at companies requiring an engineering degree for the role can qualify. The job description must establish that a specialized degree is a normal requirement, not a preference.
How do I find employers who have sponsored H-1B visas for mechanics before?
Migrate Mate shows verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history by employer and job title, so you can see which companies have filed for mechanic or engineering technician roles. This is more reliable than assuming any large manufacturer sponsors, LCA data shows which employers have actually gone through the process.
What wage level does my employer need to pay under H-1B rules?
Your employer must certify through a DOL Labor Condition Application that your wage meets at least the prevailing wage for your mechanic occupation and geographic area. The OFLC Wage Search tool shows the four DOL wage levels by occupation and location. Employers who offer below the Level I threshold will have the LCA rejected before USCIS ever sees the petition.
Can my employer file H-1B for me if I only have a two-year technical degree?
Not directly. USCIS requires a U.S. bachelor's degree or its equivalent in a relevant field. If you hold a two-year degree, you can potentially establish equivalency through a combination of additional coursework and progressive work experience, typically three years of specialized experience per year of missing education, evaluated by a credentials expert.
Is the H-1B lottery a problem for mechanic roles at cap-exempt employers?
Mechanic positions at universities, nonprofit research organizations, and certain government-affiliated institutions are cap-exempt, meaning your employer can file any time without entering the lottery. If you're targeting private-sector manufacturers or aerospace companies, those petitions are cap-subject and must be filed during the annual March registration window for an October 1 start date.