J-1 Visa Maintenance Manager Jobs
Maintenance Manager roles in the U.S. are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 visa Trainee or Specialist program category, which covers hands-on technical and operational training placements. A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and arranges sponsorship, while the facility or property company serves as your host employer.
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Location: OLIVE BRANCH USX TERMINAL
Job Type: Monday-Friday 7:00am - 5:30pm
Compensation Range: $27,700 - $41,500
Who We Are:
TOTAL Transportation is dedicated to the profitable delivery of each of our customer's shipments safely, on-time, and claim-free. Our commitment to consistently providing superior service is what makes TOTAL Transportation of Mississippi the best trucking company for all your U.S. transportation needs. We strive daily to provide the service our customers expect and deserve. Safety, security and service will prevail above all else. Each and every employee of Total Transportation of Mississippi is now and always will be dedicated to these principles.
What You’ll Do:
- Perform basic or minor repairs and inspections on brakes, tires, wiring etc.
- Perform basic and routine preventative maintenance on tractors and trailers
- Check vehicle fluids; transmission, oil, windshield wiper, antifreeze, etc.
- Perform vehicle preventative maintenance (pm’s) as outlined in TTMS pm guideline’s
- Change vehicle tires
- Grease mechanical parts
- Maintain a high productivity level and complete most jobs within or close to SRT times.
- Maintain proper attendance and punctuality to ensure that the department is operated in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
- Ability to work on a TTMS site or TTMS customer location site while performing the essential functions of this position.
- Other duties as assigned by management
What We’re Looking For:
Education
- High school diploma or GED preferred
Skills/Certifications
- EPA 609 Certification for Motor Vehicles
- Computer experience preferred
- General mechanical aptitude
- Informal or formal experience working on vehicles
- Desire to learn tractor and trailer maintenance
- Valid driver’s license required
- Ability to read and write
- Must provide own tools that is adequate to perform job functions.
- O.T and Brake certification required to perform pm’s and brake work
Why Total?
Right Role. Right Tools. Right People. We invest in our talent starting on day one. You will be provided with personal and professional development opportunities that complement your interests and encourage you to build a career you’re passionate about. Whether it is employee stock options, profit-sharing, 401K, professional development, or our competitive pay, we help prepare you for the future. Be part of an organization that values out-of-the-box thinking and rewards employees for going above and beyond. Curious about the other benefits of working with us? Check out other perks below!
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Basic/Supplemental Life
- Accidental Death/Dismemberment
- Health Savings Accounts
- Flexible Savings Accounts
- Company Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- 401k with Employer Matching Contribution
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Parental Leave
- Short Term Incentive Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
Work Environment / Physical Requirements
Normal office settings
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected for this position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Employees performing this job may be asked to perform other duties as required and the responsibilities of the position may change. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Total is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce.
Maintenance Intern
Location: OLIVE BRANCH USX TERMINAL
Job Type: Monday-Friday 7:00am - 5:30pm
Compensation Range: $27,700 - $41,500
Who We Are:
TOTAL Transportation is dedicated to the profitable delivery of each of our customer's shipments safely, on-time, and claim-free. Our commitment to consistently providing superior service is what makes TOTAL Transportation of Mississippi the best trucking company for all your U.S. transportation needs. We strive daily to provide the service our customers expect and deserve. Safety, security and service will prevail above all else. Each and every employee of Total Transportation of Mississippi is now and always will be dedicated to these principles.
What You’ll Do:
- Perform basic or minor repairs and inspections on brakes, tires, wiring etc.
- Perform basic and routine preventative maintenance on tractors and trailers
- Check vehicle fluids; transmission, oil, windshield wiper, antifreeze, etc.
- Perform vehicle preventative maintenance (pm’s) as outlined in TTMS pm guideline’s
- Change vehicle tires
- Grease mechanical parts
- Maintain a high productivity level and complete most jobs within or close to SRT times.
- Maintain proper attendance and punctuality to ensure that the department is operated in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
- Ability to work on a TTMS site or TTMS customer location site while performing the essential functions of this position.
- Other duties as assigned by management
What We’re Looking For:
Education
- High school diploma or GED preferred
Skills/Certifications
- EPA 609 Certification for Motor Vehicles
- Computer experience preferred
- General mechanical aptitude
- Informal or formal experience working on vehicles
- Desire to learn tractor and trailer maintenance
- Valid driver’s license required
- Ability to read and write
- Must provide own tools that is adequate to perform job functions.
- O.T and Brake certification required to perform pm’s and brake work
Why Total?
Right Role. Right Tools. Right People. We invest in our talent starting on day one. You will be provided with personal and professional development opportunities that complement your interests and encourage you to build a career you’re passionate about. Whether it is employee stock options, profit-sharing, 401K, professional development, or our competitive pay, we help prepare you for the future. Be part of an organization that values out-of-the-box thinking and rewards employees for going above and beyond. Curious about the other benefits of working with us? Check out other perks below!
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Basic/Supplemental Life
- Accidental Death/Dismemberment
- Health Savings Accounts
- Flexible Savings Accounts
- Company Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- 401k with Employer Matching Contribution
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Parental Leave
- Short Term Incentive Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
Work Environment / Physical Requirements
Normal office settings
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected for this position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Employees performing this job may be asked to perform other duties as required and the responsibilities of the position may change. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Total is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Maintenance Manager
Document your facilities management credentials now
Gather licenses, certifications, and performance records tied to your maintenance specialty before approaching host employers. J-1 Trainee and Specialist programs require evidence of prior training in the field, so a gap in documentation will stall your DS-2019 issuance.
Verify your J-1 category before targeting employers
If you hold a degree and have fewer than one year of post-graduation work experience, Intern is your category. Beyond that threshold, Trainee or Specialist applies. Targeting employers who expect the wrong category wastes time and can void a conditional offer.
Search Migrate Mate to find host employers open to J-1 Maintenance Manager placements
Maintenance Manager roles with J-1 hosting history are not always labeled as such on general job boards. Use Migrate Mate to filter for U.S. employers and facilities operations roles that align with J-1 sponsorship, then approach them with your training plan outline ready.
Confirm the host employer will sign a training plan
Your designated sponsor, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, requires the host facility to co-sign a formal Training or Internship Placement Plan. Raise this requirement with the employer before accepting any offer to ensure they understand the administrative commitment involved.
Check whether your role triggers the two-year home residency requirement
Maintenance Manager placements funded by your home government or involving skills on the Exchange Visitor Skills List may carry a two-year home-country residency requirement after program completion. Confirm your country's status with your designated sponsor before filing.
Align your training objectives with DOL-recognized maintenance competencies
Designated sponsors evaluate training plans against occupational standards. Referencing the O*NET profile for Facilities Managers when drafting your objectives strengthens your DS-2019 application and signals to the sponsor that your placement is substantive, not incidental.
Maintenance Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Maintenance Manager roles?
Most Maintenance Manager placements fall under the J-1 Trainee or Specialist category. Trainee applies if you have a relevant degree or at least one year of prior work experience in facilities or building operations. Specialist is reserved for experienced professionals with recognized expertise in a narrow maintenance discipline. Current students completing a degree may use the Intern category for shorter-duration placements.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for a Maintenance Manager position?
Your visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas, AIPT, or IIE, not the facility or company where you work. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, monitors your program compliance, and acts as the responsible party with the State Department. The employer where you perform maintenance duties is your host, not your legal sponsor.
How do I find U.S. employers willing to host a J-1 Maintenance Manager?
Maintenance roles with J-1 hosting history are rarely advertised as such. Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers and facilities operations roles that align with J-1 sponsorship before you reach out. When you contact an employer, come prepared with a draft training plan outline and a summary of what the host commitment involves, since many facilities teams are unfamiliar with the DS-2019 co-signature requirement.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect J-1 Maintenance Managers?
It can. The two-year home residency requirement applies if your exchange program is financed by your home government, if you are a national of a country on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, or if your government has designated your field as one requiring returnees. Maintenance and engineering skills appear on the Skills List for several countries. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before your program begins, because this requirement affects whether you can change to H-1B visa or permanent resident status afterward.
What does the host employer need to provide for a J-1 Maintenance Manager placement?
The host employer must co-sign a Training or Internship Placement Plan that outlines the specific skills, equipment, and operational areas you will train in during your placement. They must also provide adequate supervision, a safe work environment, and facilities that genuinely support the training objectives. Your designated sponsor will review the plan and may reject placements where the duties appear routine rather than developmental.