Diesel Technician Jobs for OPT Students
Diesel Technician jobs on OPT are available with trucking fleets, equipment dealers, and municipal agencies that regularly sponsor work visas. Your F-1 OPT gives you up to 12 months of work authorization, with a 24-month STEM extension possible if your degree qualifies. Hands-on diagnostic and repair experience strengthens your profile significantly.
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Ben's Truck and Trailer Service, a PS Logistics company, founded in 2021 plays an essential role in maintaining the repairs on Class 8 Tractors and Trailers. BTTS prides itself in the ability to preserve the integrity of our service to provide quality repairs while maintaining excellent customer service to our drivers. At BTTS, we constantly look for a high level of integrity, driven, qualified, and experienced Technician that wants to grow their careers and lead our company to be the best service provider in the industry.
Job Description
A qualified Diesel Mechanic /Technician will be able to diagnose, provide estimates, and repairs on highly complex electrical and mechanical systems, on class eight tractors. You will routinely make best valued decisions with SAFETY as the determining factor regarding continued operation VS, repair or replace, then perform technical repairs and replacement. Uses technical publications and other internet-based manuals, technical guides, or check sheets. Some employees in this role function as local shop subject matter experts [SME] on all tractor systems. Further, the same may be a resource for Warranty, the Senior Maintenance Leadership Team, and Training Department.
Maintain excellent customer service while providing quality and efficient repairs on Class 8 Tractor and Trailers. BTTS is searching for a high level of integrity, driven, qualified, and experienced Diesel Technician that wants to grow their careers and lead our company to be the best service provider in the industry.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Value our customers with a high standard of excellence in quality & efficient repairs as well as excellent customer service
- Diagnose, repair & maintain Class 8 tractors and trailers by analyzing diagnostic test results (computerized, sound, visual, feel, smell, etc.)
- Conduct road tests as needed for diagnosis of repairs and quality of repair completion
- Perform Federal DOT inspections as well as preventative maintenance
- Perform light and heavy-duty repairs
- Maintain company owned tools
- Maintain company owned service trucks
- Participate in company paid training & continuing education of OEM spec changes
Qualifications
Valid state driver’s license / US work authorization
Dependable, organized & self-motivated
(Preferred) A or B CDL, clear of violations/accidents & provide current DOT medical certificate
Minimum 1yr experience as a Class 8 technician diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining electrical, hydraulic and diesel systems on Class 8 tractors & trailers
(Preferred) Computerized diagnostic skills
Willing to obtain certifications (ASE & OEM)
Excellent communication skills
Basic computer skills (Outlook Email, RO Software, Inventory, etc.)
Must provide and maintain personal tools and storage boxes
Maintenance background
High School Diploma/GED
Additional Information
This job is an hourly position with no guarantees for career progression. This does not mean that you will not be considered for other positions or opportunities.
PS Logistics complies with all applicable equal employment laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. Qualified individuals with a disability may request reasonable accommodation from the company.
Company Description
Ben's Truck and Trailer Service, a PS Logistics company, founded in 2021 plays an essential role in maintaining the repairs on Class 8 Tractors and Trailers. BTTS prides itself in the ability to preserve the integrity of our service to provide quality repairs while maintaining excellent customer service to our drivers. At BTTS, we constantly look for a high level of integrity, driven, qualified, and experienced Technician that wants to grow their careers and lead our company to be the best service provider in the industry.
Job Description
A qualified Diesel Mechanic /Technician will be able to diagnose, provide estimates, and repairs on highly complex electrical and mechanical systems, on class eight tractors. You will routinely make best valued decisions with SAFETY as the determining factor regarding continued operation VS, repair or replace, then perform technical repairs and replacement. Uses technical publications and other internet-based manuals, technical guides, or check sheets. Some employees in this role function as local shop subject matter experts [SME] on all tractor systems. Further, the same may be a resource for Warranty, the Senior Maintenance Leadership Team, and Training Department.
Maintain excellent customer service while providing quality and efficient repairs on Class 8 Tractor and Trailers. BTTS is searching for a high level of integrity, driven, qualified, and experienced Diesel Technician that wants to grow their careers and lead our company to be the best service provider in the industry.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Value our customers with a high standard of excellence in quality & efficient repairs as well as excellent customer service
- Diagnose, repair & maintain Class 8 tractors and trailers by analyzing diagnostic test results (computerized, sound, visual, feel, smell, etc.)
- Conduct road tests as needed for diagnosis of repairs and quality of repair completion
- Perform Federal DOT inspections as well as preventative maintenance
- Perform light and heavy-duty repairs
- Maintain company owned tools
- Maintain company owned service trucks
- Participate in company paid training & continuing education of OEM spec changes
Qualifications
Valid state driver’s license / US work authorization
Dependable, organized & self-motivated
(Preferred) A or B CDL, clear of violations/accidents & provide current DOT medical certificate
Minimum 1yr experience as a Class 8 technician diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining electrical, hydraulic and diesel systems on Class 8 tractors & trailers
(Preferred) Computerized diagnostic skills
Willing to obtain certifications (ASE & OEM)
Excellent communication skills
Basic computer skills (Outlook Email, RO Software, Inventory, etc.)
Must provide and maintain personal tools and storage boxes
Maintenance background
High School Diploma/GED
Additional Information
This job is an hourly position with no guarantees for career progression. This does not mean that you will not be considered for other positions or opportunities.
PS Logistics complies with all applicable equal employment laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. Qualified individuals with a disability may request reasonable accommodation from the company.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Diesel Technician
Target fleet operators and dealerships
Large trucking companies, heavy equipment dealers, and construction firms hire diesel technicians at scale and have established HR processes for visa sponsorship. Smaller independent shops rarely have the infrastructure to file H-1B petitions or navigate OPT documentation requirements.
Highlight manufacturer certifications
Certifications from Cummins, Detroit Diesel, or Caterpillar signal employer-specific training investment and make sponsorship easier to justify. Employers are more willing to sponsor technicians who hold credentials that take years to earn and are difficult to replace quickly.
Clarify your STEM extension eligibility
If your degree is in mechanical engineering, automotive technology, or a related STEM field, you may qualify for a 24-month OPT extension. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO early, as this significantly extends the window employers have to pursue H-1B sponsorship for you.
Address sponsorship directly in interviews
Bring up your OPT status proactively rather than waiting for employers to ask. Explain your authorized work period, the STEM extension if applicable, and the H-1B timeline clearly. Employers unfamiliar with OPT often assume it is more complicated than it actually is.
Focus applications on OPT-friendly employers
Not every diesel shop has sponsored a visa before. Prioritize employers with a documented history of H-1B or OPT hiring. Browse Migrate Mate to find Diesel Technician roles filtered specifically for F-1 OPT students, saving time you would otherwise spend filtering manually.
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Can I work as a Diesel Technician on F-1 OPT?
Yes. F-1 OPT authorizes you to work in a job directly related to your field of study. If you earned a degree in diesel technology, mechanical engineering, or automotive systems, a Diesel Technician role qualifies. Your EAD card is your proof of work authorization, and you must have it in hand before your first day.
Does a Diesel Technician job qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not your job title. If your program falls under a qualifying STEM CIP code, such as mechanical engineering technology or engineering science, you may be eligible for the 24-month extension. Confirm your CIP code with your designated school official. The job itself does not determine STEM eligibility, your degree program does.
How do I find Diesel Technician employers who sponsor OPT students?
The most efficient approach is to search on Migrate Mate, which is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters jobs by sponsorship history. Fleet operators, heavy equipment dealers, and municipal transit authorities are the most consistent sponsors in this field. Applying broadly to any shop without filtering for sponsorship willingness wastes significant time.
What happens to my OPT status if I get laid off as a Diesel Technician?
You enter a 60-day unemployment grace period during which you remain in valid F-1 status but are not authorized to work. You must find a new qualifying position within that window or risk falling out of status. Track your cumulative unemployment days carefully, as OPT allows no more than 90 days of total unemployment across the full authorization period.
Do Diesel Technician employers typically sponsor H-1B visas after OPT?
Some do, particularly large national fleet companies and equipment manufacturers with dedicated HR teams, but many smaller regional shops do not have established sponsorship processes. The H-1B requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree, which can be a genuine obstacle for technician roles. Discussing long-term sponsorship intent with the employer before accepting an offer is strongly advisable.
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