H-1B Visa Repair Specialist Jobs
Repair Specialist roles can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related technical field. Employers filing an LCA with the DOL must certify they're paying the prevailing wage for your occupation and location, so your job title, SOC code, and degree alignment all affect whether your petition holds up at USCIS.
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Does this position interest you? You should apply – even if you don’t match every single requirement! We're known as an auto glass company. That's the focus of what we do. But beyond the glass, we're so much more. We'll help you build a fulfilling career and encourage you to have a life. Let us be the best place you'll ever work.
The Peak Season Repair Specialist serves as a pathway to full-time employment with Safelite. In this role you will utilize our industry-leading technology to complete vehicle glass repairs. You will champion the Safelite Spirit with your can-do attitude, caring heart, and service mindset while striving to bring unexpected happiness to your customers by completing jobs with only the highest quality standard in mind.
A Brief Overview
As a certified Safelite Repair Specialist I, you will utilize our industry-leading technology to complete vehicle glass repairs. You will champion the Safelite Spirit with your can-do attitude, caring heart, and service mindset while striving to bring unexpected happiness to your customers by completing jobs with only the highest quality standard in mind.
What you will do
- Learn to repair vehicle glass (in the classroom and hands on) with a focus on the Safelite Way of Fitting under the guidance of experienced technicians and Safelite leaders.
- Repair chips, cracks and other auto glass related issues on customer vehicles.
- Manage work orders, customer documentation and customer communication through the Safelite handheld Mobile Resource Management (MRM) technology. Promote and sell Safelite promotional items to customers.
- Clean customer vehicle during wait/idle time during the repair process as well as perform additional housekeeping tasks in company vehicle and shop.
- Safely operate company and customer vehicles, company-issued tools and chemicals utilized throughout the workday.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
What You’ll Get
- Competitive weekly base pay starting at $18.50/hour.
Education Qualifications
- High School Diploma GED/Equivalent Preferred.
- Valid state-issued driver’s license and any other licenses (as required by federal, state and local laws) to operate a company vehicle. Required.
- On-the-job training/completion of Safelite SafeTech™ certification. Required.
Experience Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
Skills and Abilities
- Lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. for short periods, assist an associate with lifting windshields weighing 26 lbs. to 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand for extended periods, work in tight spaces, bend and twist body.
- Ability to use a variety of hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle in accordance with all federal, state and local laws and agreement to be monitored via camera / video surveillance.
- Maintains professionalism and passion for providing outstanding customer service and exceeding customer expectations.
- Ability to safely work outside (in a variety of weather conditions and extreme temperatures) for extended periods.
- Ability to work with chemicals (including but not limited to flammable chemicals), as applicable per the “Safelite Way of Fitting”.
- Ability to work scheduled days, with flexibility on start and end times to accommodate customer’s needs.
- Problem-solving and ability to trouble-shoot issues, independently and collaboratively.
- Ability to read, write and interpret the English language and technical directions.
- Ability to communicate orally (via phone) and written (via computer or other electronic means).
- Ability to maintain a professional appearance, adhering to Company uniform and PPE policies.
- Willingness and ability to maintain stable performance under professional or personal pressure and/or opposition (e.g., time pressure and productivity measures).
This position involves driving duties that will be monitored through the use of cameras, GPS, and other tracking technologies to ensure safety and compliance.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to ensure workload coverage. This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change.
This position description is not all inclusive for every aspect of this role. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals covered by ADA, ADEA, FMLA and other laws and regulations in accordance with their requirements. Physical and mental demands are not, and should not be construed to be job qualification standards, but are illustrated to help the employer, employee and/or applicant identify tasks where reasonable accommodations may need to be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job’s essential duties because of an ADA disability.
Other qualifications may be required to ensure employment eligibility in accordance with local laws, regulations and with Safelite Group, Inc. policies and practices.
Internal Associates: Already a member of the Safelite team? Apply through your Workday account by searching "Find Open Jobs".
Diversity: Safelite welcomes everyone. We value our diverse workforce and suppliers, and we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Learn more at Careers.
Benefit amounts are estimates only. Actual values will depend on benefit elections during enrollment.
This position description is not all inclusive for every aspect of this role. Reasonable accommodation will be made for individuals covered by ADA, ADEA, FMLA and other laws and regulations in accordance with their requirements. Physical and mental demands are not and should not be construed to be job qualification standards, but are illustrated to help the employer, employee and/or applicant identify tasks where reasonable accommodations may need to be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job’s essential duties because of an ADA disability.
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Match your degree to the SOC code
USCIS evaluates whether your degree field directly relates to the Repair Specialist role. Pull the O*NET profile for your specific SOC code and confirm the listed education requirements align with your credential before accepting any offer.
Verify the prevailing wage before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for your exact SOC code and work location. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the certified LCA wage, and underpayment is a common RFE trigger.
Target employers enrolled in E-Verify
E-Verify enrollment signals that an employer has infrastructure for work authorization compliance. For Repair Specialist roles in manufacturing or field service, E-Verify participation often correlates with established H-1B filing processes and dedicated HR support.
Find employers with H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate for Repair Specialist openings filtered by employers who have filed LCAs in your target occupation. DOL Labor Condition Application data shows which companies have sponsored this role before, cutting out employers unlikely to file.
Request cap-gap documentation before October 1
If you're on OPT and selected in the H-1B lottery, your employer should issue a cap-gap letter confirming your authorization continues until October 1. Without it, field-based Repair Specialist work could expose you to unauthorized employment between your OPT expiration and your H-1B start date.
Clarify the specialty occupation argument with your employer
Repair Specialist roles face higher specialty occupation scrutiny than desk-based technical roles. Confirm your employer's attorney can document that the position routinely requires a specific bachelor's degree, not just any technical background or on-the-job training.
H-1B Visa Repair Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Repair Specialist roles qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Some do, some don't. USCIS requires that the role normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific field as a minimum. Repair Specialist positions that involve complex systems such as medical equipment, industrial robotics, or avionics are more defensible than general maintenance roles where employers historically hire technicians without degrees. The job description and internal hiring standards both matter.
How does the prevailing wage work for Repair Specialist H-1B petitions?
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Repair Specialist roles map to different SOC codes depending on the equipment type, and each carries its own wage levels. Your employer uses the OFLC Wage Search to determine the correct figure. Paying below the certified wage is an immediate compliance violation and a common reason USCIS issues an RFE.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Repair Specialist positions?
Employers in medical device manufacturing, aerospace maintenance, industrial automation, and telecommunications infrastructure regularly file H-1B LCAs for technical repair roles. Use Migrate Mate to filter Repair Specialist jobs by employers with verified LCA filing history in your occupation and location, so you're not applying to companies that have never navigated the process.
Can I switch employers during H-1B status as a Repair Specialist?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules established by AC21, you can change employers after your petition has been pending for 180 days, provided your new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before your start date, and your LCA must be recertified for the new company and work location.
What documentation strengthens an H-1B petition for a Repair Specialist role?
A strong petition includes a detailed job description showing the role requires degree-level knowledge, not just trade skills or certifications. Supporting evidence should connect your specific degree field to the technical demands of the position. Internal job postings requiring a bachelor's degree, equipment manufacturer training prerequisites, and the O*NET occupational profile for your SOC code all help establish specialty occupation status at USCIS.