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Tractor Mechanic roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent in agricultural mechanics, diesel technology, or a related field. Employers must file a Labor Condition Application certifying the prevailing wage before your petition reaches USCIS.
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Get Access To All JobsDiesel Mechanic
Earn up to $39.38/hr.
Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 2nd shift 2: 00pm to 12:00 am
Earn 1 week of vacation after 90 days of employment and enjoy an excellent benefits package that includes our very own employee resorts.
R+L Carriers - Women in Trucking
Job Description: R+L Carriers has an immediate opportunity for Diesel Mechanics at our Ellenwood, GA Service Center. As a Diesel Mechanic, you will be responsible for day-to-day equipment maintenance on our fleet equipment consisting of preventative maintenance and minor to major repairs to Class 8 trucks, trailers, and potentially forklifts. This can include maintaining trailers, overhead doors, lift gates, dollies, welding depending on location.
Requirements
- Experience in preventive maintenance and repairs on diesel engines
- Must be able to handle major repairs
- Experience with AC and Electrical
- Have the ability to lift 50lbs
- Must have own tools
- 2+ Years of Diesel Mechanic experience preferred
- Experience in preventive maintenance of Cummins & Detroit engines
- Experience using Cetaris used for work orders
- Experience in Trailer PMs and repairs
Preferred:
Benefits: R+L Carriers offers an excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching contributions, Paid Vacation & Holidays, and vacation lodging at our exclusive employee resorts in Daytona Beach, FL, Big Bear Lake, CA, Pigeon Forge, TN, and Ocean Isle Beach, NC.
About us: R+L Carriers is a family owned, privately held transportation company founded in 1965. Our business caters to the transportation and distribution industry and is designed to provide customers with superior service through efficient administration and innovative thinking. The Company prides itself in treating our employees and customers with respect and honesty. We believe each employee contributes directly to the Company’s growth and success. There are many other transportation companies capable of picking up and delivering freight. However, we believed our customers select us because of the efforts of our employees.
R+L Carriers Shared Services, LLC (“R+L Carriers”) and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. R+L Carriers will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal or state law. This application is considered current for ninety (90) days only. At the end of this period, if you are still interested in employment, it will be necessary for you to reapply by completing a new application.
Diesel Mechanic
Earn up to $39.38/hr.
Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 2nd shift 2: 00pm to 12:00 am
Earn 1 week of vacation after 90 days of employment and enjoy an excellent benefits package that includes our very own employee resorts.
R+L Carriers - Women in Trucking
Job Description: R+L Carriers has an immediate opportunity for Diesel Mechanics at our Ellenwood, GA Service Center. As a Diesel Mechanic, you will be responsible for day-to-day equipment maintenance on our fleet equipment consisting of preventative maintenance and minor to major repairs to Class 8 trucks, trailers, and potentially forklifts. This can include maintaining trailers, overhead doors, lift gates, dollies, welding depending on location.
Requirements
- Experience in preventive maintenance and repairs on diesel engines
- Must be able to handle major repairs
- Experience with AC and Electrical
- Have the ability to lift 50lbs
- Must have own tools
- 2+ Years of Diesel Mechanic experience preferred
- Experience in preventive maintenance of Cummins & Detroit engines
- Experience using Cetaris used for work orders
- Experience in Trailer PMs and repairs
Preferred:
Benefits: R+L Carriers offers an excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching contributions, Paid Vacation & Holidays, and vacation lodging at our exclusive employee resorts in Daytona Beach, FL, Big Bear Lake, CA, Pigeon Forge, TN, and Ocean Isle Beach, NC.
About us: R+L Carriers is a family owned, privately held transportation company founded in 1965. Our business caters to the transportation and distribution industry and is designed to provide customers with superior service through efficient administration and innovative thinking. The Company prides itself in treating our employees and customers with respect and honesty. We believe each employee contributes directly to the Company’s growth and success. There are many other transportation companies capable of picking up and delivering freight. However, we believed our customers select us because of the efforts of our employees.
R+L Carriers Shared Services, LLC (“R+L Carriers”) and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. R+L Carriers will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal or state law. This application is considered current for ninety (90) days only. At the end of this period, if you are still interested in employment, it will be necessary for you to reapply by completing a new application.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Tractor Mechanic
Verify your credentials meet specialty occupation
H-1B approval for Tractor Mechanic roles hinges on proving the position requires at least a bachelor's degree. Pull the O*NET occupation profile for your job code to confirm the education threshold USCIS expects.
Target agricultural equipment dealers and OEMs
Large equipment manufacturers and dealership networks with dedicated HR departments are far more likely to have existing H-1B infrastructure than small independent repair shops. Filter your search by employers with active LCA filing history.
Search H-1B sponsors using Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified H-1B filing history for mechanical roles, so you're not cold-applying to shops that have never sponsored. Filter by occupation and location to find realistic targets fast.
Confirm prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Run your offered wage against the OFLC Wage Search using the correct SOC code for your role and the employer's county. The LCA must certify your pay meets or exceeds Level I through Level IV prevailing wage, or USCIS will flag the petition.
Ask about cap-exempt employer status early
Some agricultural research institutions and nonprofits are cap-exempt, meaning your employer can file outside the annual 85,000-slot H-1B cap at any time of year. Ask whether the organization qualifies before the April filing window closes.
Document equivalent work experience for your degree
If your credential is a two-year technical diploma rather than a four-year degree, your employer needs a credentials evaluation showing three years of relevant work experience per missing year of education before USCIS will recognize equivalency.
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Find Tractor Mechanic JobsTractor Mechanic H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Tractor Mechanic role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires the role to normally demand a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. If the job description requires a degree in agricultural engineering, diesel mechanics, or a closely related discipline, it can qualify. Generalist repair roles listed as requiring only vocational training typically do not pass the specialty occupation test.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Tractor Mechanic positions?
Agricultural equipment manufacturers, large dealership networks, and university agricultural research programs are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this occupation. Smaller independent shops rarely have the legal infrastructure to file. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with a documented history of H-1B filings for mechanical and equipment roles before you apply.
How does the employer's Labor Condition Application affect my H-1B petition as a mechanic?
The LCA is filed with DOL before your I-129 petition reaches USCIS. It certifies your offered wage meets the prevailing wage for your SOC code in the employer's county and that hiring you won't adversely affect working conditions for U.S. workers. If the LCA is denied or lists the wrong occupation code, your H-1B petition cannot proceed, so confirm the SOC code matches your actual duties.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a different tractor mechanic employer mid-status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new sponsoring employer as soon as the new I-129 petition is filed, not just approved, provided you're currently in valid H-1B status. The new employer must file their own LCA and petition. You don't need to restart the cap count, but the specialty occupation and prevailing wage requirements apply fresh to the new position.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer loses a major agricultural contract and lays me off?
You enter a 60-day grace period during which you can find a new sponsoring employer and have them file a portability petition, change to a different visa status, or prepare to depart. Your employer is also required by USCIS to pay for your reasonable return transportation costs to your last foreign residence if they terminate your employment before the petition end date.
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