H-1B Visa Service Technician Jobs
Service Technician roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field. Employers in manufacturing, HVAC, medical equipment, and industrial automation regularly file H-1B petitions for these roles. Use this page to find companies with active H-1B filing history in service and repair occupations.
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Location: 1624 Montgomery Hwy, Hoover, Alabama 35216
Summary: Responsible for identifying necessary vehicle service and performing the repair, service, and/or maintenance work.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Examines customer vehicles.
- Identifies necessary vehicle repairs and maintenance.
- Estimates cost of repairs.
- Performs vehicle repairs and maintenance.
- Documents services performed.
- Performs services efficiently and according to dealership guidelines.
- Follows dealership and manufacturer service guidelines.
- Requests necessary parts.
- Effectively utilizes available technologies to enhance customer experience.
- Maintains CSI at or above Company standards.
- Maintains an organized, clean and safe work area.
- Participates in required training.
- Records all hours worked accurately in company timekeeping system.
- Follows Safeguards rules and regulations.
- Demonstrates the Company’s Core Values.
- Complies with Company policies and procedures.
- Observes all Federal, State, Local and Company safety rules and regulations in the performance of duties.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with medical conditions to perform the essential functions.
Desired Education:
- GED
- High School Diploma
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor Degree
- Master Degree
- Doctorate Degree
Field of Study/Work Experience:
- Accounting
- Automotive
- Business
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
Desired Work Experience:
- up to 3 years
- 3-5 years
- 5+ years
Education/Experience: Thorough knowledge of automotive parts and systems. Demonstrable mechanical skills and knowledge. Technical training or commensurate technical experience required.
Certificates and Licenses:
- Valid Driver’s License
- Certified/senior technician with respective manufacturer.
- State inspection/emissions license required by State.
- All required manufacturer fundamental training and/or NAPA training provided by HAG.
- Meets and/or exceeds manufacturer requirements for ASE tests.
- Completed manufacturer training to perform: warranty repairs/recalls on most vehicles, PDI’s, maintenance, and minor repairs.
Computer Skills: Basic Computer skills to utilize timekeeping system. Ability to learn parts department computer inventory and ordering system.
Communication Skills: Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to communicate effectively with customers and company personnel.
Attendance Expectations: The position requires regular and predictable attendance. Scheduled shifts may include evening hours, weekends, and holidays.
Physical Demands: Must be able to lift up to (50) pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Environment Demands: Duties are performed primarily in the service area. Work includes movement around vehicles, working in various physical positions, and the safe operation of power tools and test equipment. May be exposed to loud noise, vibration, exhaust fumes, and other service and repair conditions. Frequently interacts with customers, service advisors and the service manager.
Verbal and Writing Ability: Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees.
Math Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations. Ability to understand and follow technical manuals.
Core Values: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following Core Values:
- Servant Leadership: Servant Leaders consciously put the needs of others before their own, because to serve people is to value them.
- Teamwork through Trust & Respect: Diversity is strength, and when we trust and respect one another we can work as a team to achieve at a high level.
- Integrity: Being honest and transparent with people, in an effort to do the right thing within the letter and spirit of the law, drives every action we take and every decision we make.
- Commitment to Customer Enthusiasm: Every day we recommit ourselves to the customer experience, and we are empowered to exceed the expectations of our customers.
- Passion for Winning: Hendrick’s tradition of winning is based on the idea of striving to be the best, not the biggest, and is therefore defined by how we treat our people.
- Accountability at All Levels: Taking ownership of our actions and our decisions allows us to grow as individuals, and support each other as a team.
- Commitment to Continuous Improvement: Every day we soften our hearts as well as our egos, in order to seek out and improve upon areas of opportunity within ourselves and our team.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor. This job description is subject to revision at the discretion of the company.
Hendrick is an Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Service Technician
Verify your role meets specialty occupation
H-1B eligibility depends on whether your Service Technician position requires a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. Check the O*NET profile for your occupation code and confirm your job duties align with the degree field your employer will list on the LCA.
Target employers enrolled in E-Verify
E-Verify enrollment is required for STEM OPT employers and signals a company familiar with work authorization compliance. Manufacturers and field service companies that already use E-Verify are more prepared to handle H-1B petitions without extended delays.
Request prevailing wage documentation early
Your employer must certify your offered wage meets the DOL prevailing wage for your job title and location. Pull the wage level yourself using the OFLC Wage Search before your offer negotiation so you know whether the salary being offered clears the threshold.
Search H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter by Service Technician roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have filed H-1B LCAs for comparable positions. This tells you which companies have a real sponsorship track record, not just an HR policy that says they'll consider sponsorship.
Negotiate start date around the October 1 cap-subject window
Cap-subject H-1B petitions can be filed from April 1 for an October 1 start. If you're interviewing in late spring or summer, ask your employer to plan the petition filing timeline accordingly so your start date aligns with your authorized status.
Get field certifications into your petition supporting evidence
USCIS adjudicators scrutinize Service Technician roles for specialty occupation status. Trade certifications in HVAC, medical equipment, or industrial systems, alongside degree transcripts, strengthen the employer's case that the role requires specialized academic preparation.
H-1B Visa Service Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Service Technician role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It depends on how the position is defined. H-1B requires a specialty occupation, meaning the job normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field. Service Technician roles in medical devices, industrial automation, or aerospace more readily meet this standard than general repair roles. Your employer's job description and the degree requirement they list on the LCA are what USCIS evaluates.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for Service Technicians?
Medical equipment manufacturers, HVAC system companies, semiconductor equipment firms, and industrial automation employers are among the most consistent H-1B sponsors for Service Technician roles. These industries require technicians with engineering or applied science degrees, which maps more directly to specialty occupation requirements. Use Migrate Mate to browse Service Technician roles filtered by employers with documented H-1B LCA filing history.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm laid off as a Service Technician?
USCIS provides a 60-day grace period after your employment ends, during which you can remain in the U.S. while pursuing a new employer or a change of status. Your new employer must file a new H-1B petition before the grace period expires. Cap-exempt employers, including certain nonprofits and research institutions, can file at any time without waiting for the annual lottery.
Can my H-1B employer require me to travel between sites as a Service Technician?
Yes, but multi-site work creates LCA compliance obligations. Your employer must file a new LCA or amend the petition if you work at a location not covered by the original filing for more than 30 consecutive days, or 60 days in certain circumstances. Short-term assignments under 30 days in a year are generally covered under the existing LCA with a posted notice requirement at each worksite.
How do I know if the salary my employer is offering clears the H-1B prevailing wage?
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your specific job title, SOC code, and work location before accepting an offer. The wage level on your LCA must match or exceed what DOL sets for that combination. If your employer is offering a wage below the prevailing level, the LCA won't be certified and the H-1B petition can't move forward.