OPT Fleet Technician Jobs
Fleet Technician jobs on OPT are most common in logistics, transportation, and municipal fleet operations. Employers typically need candidates with hands-on diesel, electrical, or preventive maintenance experience. STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on your degree field, so confirm your program CIP code with your DSO before applying.
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Mission:
Work with fleet management companies to support and manage a 500+ service vehicle fleet. Responsibilities include vehicle registration renewals, license plate transfers, telematics and toll programs, insurance administration, fuel management, maintenance coordination, accident reporting, vehicle recalls, rental vehicle management, vehicle transportation, DOT compliance, and coordination of new vehicle orders and upfits.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain driver and vehicle information across fleet management company systems and internal fleet portals.
- Respond to daily fleet requests from drivers and managers, investigate issues, and ensure appropriate follow-up and timely resolution.
- Coordinate vehicle registrations, renewals, and license plate transfers with fleet management companies and resolve related issues with drivers, managers, and vendors.
- Ensure vehicles are equipped with functioning GPS devices and dashcams where required, and maintain telematics system records.
- Request toll transponders through fleet management companies where applicable.
- Coordinate vehicle insurance additions and deletions, perform annual audits, upload insurance cards to SharePoint and request Certificates of Insurance as needed.
- Verify proper fuel card usage and assign and cancel fuel PINs as needed.
- Review maintenance histories to identify and prevent unnecessary repair requests.
- Enroll new drivers in the motor vehicle records program and maintain accident and First Notice of Loss documentation in SharePoint.
- Monitor manufacturer recalls and communicate required actions to drivers and managers.
- Help minimize rental vehicle costs and rental duration by utilizing available fleet inventory and coordinating vehicle assignments.
- Coordinate vehicle transportation and reassignments with fleet management companies.
- Verify vehicle specifications, upfits, and decals and coordinate corrective actions as needed.
- Maintain accurate spare vehicle inventory and assignment records.
- Generate and distribute fleet reports to management, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Maintain accurate fleet data and records across multiple systems, ensuring the integrity, completeness, and confidentiality of company, vehicle, and driver information.
- Support vehicle inventory control and maintain accurate vehicle assignment, inventory, and fleet records across all fleet platforms.
- Order replacement fuel cards, fleet maintenance materials, and other fleet items as needed, in accordance with established purchasing limits and guidelines.
- Process incoming and outgoing fleet-related mail, including vehicle registrations, license plates, and traffic violations.
- Coordinate with internal departments to provide fleet information and reports within established deadlines.
- Partner with drivers, managers, and DOT vendors to maintain driver qualification files and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Conduct meetings with vendors to resolve outstanding issues and communicate status updates.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Your skills and experience
Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, SharePoint and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines.
- Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative, think independently, and manage competing priorities.
- Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Effective listening skills.
- Positive attitude with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Ability to maintain accurate records, follow established procedures, and meet established deadlines.
- Ability to recognize issues requiring management involvement and escalate concerns appropriately.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain data accuracy and handle confidential company and driver information with professionalism and discretion.
Education:
Associate degree preferred. Two years of fleet administration, transportation, logistics, or corporate office experience preferred; however, we are willing to train the right candidate.
Your compensation and benefits
- Drive your Career, Explore Opportunities, Realize your Passion . . .
Attractive benefits Include:
- Excellent compensation package, including a flexible benefits plan, and generous 401 (k) retirement plan
- Health insurance/ Dental insurance/ Vision insurance
- Competitive Paid time off
- Life & Disability insurance
- Annual Bonus
- $65k-$70K/year. Geographically adjusted Salary based on knowledge, skills and experience.
Your job location
This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our office in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
Application process
Our selection process includes interviews and, for some roles, skills assessments that help us gain a deeper understanding of your profile. We look forward to getting to know you, learning about your strengths, and discussing how you can grow with us. If you have questions during the process or need support, please contact us:
Talent Acquisition: Sowmya Prativadi
Apply now
Uniting curious minds
Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we are uniting curious minds, and you could be one of them.
Information at a Glance
Atlas Copco delivers innovative products and solutions that help businesses grow and drive progress. Our portfolio spans compressed air and gas systems and treatment, vacuum solutions, industrial power tools, assembly systems, and power and flow solutions. We bring a commitment to long-term success built on expertise, reliable service, and uptime. When you level up to the Atlas Copco experience you enter a partnership based on quality, sustainability, and ease of collaboration. The technology we bring, and the decades of experience support the future-proofing of your business. Atlas Copco is a brand within Atlas Copco Group.
Employment type: Full-time
Job type: Hybrid
Posting End Date: 1/14/27
Functional area: Service
Legal Entity: Atlas Copco Compressors LLC
City / Province: Rock Hill South Carolina
Your role
Mission:
Work with fleet management companies to support and manage a 500+ service vehicle fleet. Responsibilities include vehicle registration renewals, license plate transfers, telematics and toll programs, insurance administration, fuel management, maintenance coordination, accident reporting, vehicle recalls, rental vehicle management, vehicle transportation, DOT compliance, and coordination of new vehicle orders and upfits.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain driver and vehicle information across fleet management company systems and internal fleet portals.
- Respond to daily fleet requests from drivers and managers, investigate issues, and ensure appropriate follow-up and timely resolution.
- Coordinate vehicle registrations, renewals, and license plate transfers with fleet management companies and resolve related issues with drivers, managers, and vendors.
- Ensure vehicles are equipped with functioning GPS devices and dashcams where required, and maintain telematics system records.
- Request toll transponders through fleet management companies where applicable.
- Coordinate vehicle insurance additions and deletions, perform annual audits, upload insurance cards to SharePoint and request Certificates of Insurance as needed.
- Verify proper fuel card usage and assign and cancel fuel PINs as needed.
- Review maintenance histories to identify and prevent unnecessary repair requests.
- Enroll new drivers in the motor vehicle records program and maintain accident and First Notice of Loss documentation in SharePoint.
- Monitor manufacturer recalls and communicate required actions to drivers and managers.
- Help minimize rental vehicle costs and rental duration by utilizing available fleet inventory and coordinating vehicle assignments.
- Coordinate vehicle transportation and reassignments with fleet management companies.
- Verify vehicle specifications, upfits, and decals and coordinate corrective actions as needed.
- Maintain accurate spare vehicle inventory and assignment records.
- Generate and distribute fleet reports to management, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Maintain accurate fleet data and records across multiple systems, ensuring the integrity, completeness, and confidentiality of company, vehicle, and driver information.
- Support vehicle inventory control and maintain accurate vehicle assignment, inventory, and fleet records across all fleet platforms.
- Order replacement fuel cards, fleet maintenance materials, and other fleet items as needed, in accordance with established purchasing limits and guidelines.
- Process incoming and outgoing fleet-related mail, including vehicle registrations, license plates, and traffic violations.
- Coordinate with internal departments to provide fleet information and reports within established deadlines.
- Partner with drivers, managers, and DOT vendors to maintain driver qualification files and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Conduct meetings with vendors to resolve outstanding issues and communicate status updates.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Your skills and experience
Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, SharePoint and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines.
- Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative, think independently, and manage competing priorities.
- Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Effective listening skills.
- Positive attitude with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Ability to maintain accurate records, follow established procedures, and meet established deadlines.
- Ability to recognize issues requiring management involvement and escalate concerns appropriately.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain data accuracy and handle confidential company and driver information with professionalism and discretion.
Education:
Associate degree preferred. Two years of fleet administration, transportation, logistics, or corporate office experience preferred; however, we are willing to train the right candidate.
Your compensation and benefits
- Drive your Career, Explore Opportunities, Realize your Passion . . .
Attractive benefits Include:
- Excellent compensation package, including a flexible benefits plan, and generous 401 (k) retirement plan
- Health insurance/ Dental insurance/ Vision insurance
- Competitive Paid time off
- Life & Disability insurance
- Annual Bonus
- $65k-$70K/year. Geographically adjusted Salary based on knowledge, skills and experience.
Your job location
This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our office in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
Application process
Our selection process includes interviews and, for some roles, skills assessments that help us gain a deeper understanding of your profile. We look forward to getting to know you, learning about your strengths, and discussing how you can grow with us. If you have questions during the process or need support, please contact us:
Talent Acquisition: Sowmya Prativadi
Apply now
Uniting curious minds
Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we are uniting curious minds, and you could be one of them.
Information at a Glance
Atlas Copco delivers innovative products and solutions that help businesses grow and drive progress. Our portfolio spans compressed air and gas systems and treatment, vacuum solutions, industrial power tools, assembly systems, and power and flow solutions. We bring a commitment to long-term success built on expertise, reliable service, and uptime. When you level up to the Atlas Copco experience you enter a partnership based on quality, sustainability, and ease of collaboration. The technology we bring, and the decades of experience support the future-proofing of your business. Atlas Copco is a brand within Atlas Copco Group.
Employment type: Full-time
Job type: Hybrid
Posting End Date: 1/14/27
Functional area: Service
Legal Entity: Atlas Copco Compressors LLC
City / Province: Rock Hill South Carolina
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Fleet Technician
Confirm your STEM OPT eligibility early
Fleet Technician roles tied to engineering or transportation technology degrees may qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. Verify your program's CIP code with your DSO before job searching to know exactly how much authorized work time you have.
Target employers with existing OPT reporting infrastructure
Large logistics companies, municipal fleet departments, and national transportation firms routinely hire OPT students and understand the e-Verify and reporting requirements. Smaller independent shops may be unfamiliar with the process and less likely to move forward.
Lead with your technical certifications upfront
ASE certifications, CDL experience, and manufacturer-specific training credentials signal job-readiness immediately. Hiring managers in fleet operations prioritize hands-on qualifications over academic background, so list certifications prominently on your resume.
Address OPT directly in your application
Many fleet employers are unfamiliar with F-1 OPT authorization. Briefly explain that you're authorized to work, there's no cost to the employer, and your authorization period. Removing ambiguity early keeps your application from being screened out prematurely.
Understand how your degree field affects authorization
Your degree must be directly related to your Fleet Technician role for OPT to remain valid. A mechanical engineering or automotive technology degree is a strong match. An unrelated degree could create compliance issues, so confirm the connection with your DSO.
Apply before your OPT start date to time the process correctly
Fleet employers often have structured onboarding tied to training cycles. Starting applications four to six weeks before your authorized work start date gives hiring managers enough runway to complete onboarding without rushing your paperwork or delaying your first day.
Fleet Technician OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Fleet Technician on F-1 OPT?
Yes, if the role is directly related to your field of study. A degree in mechanical engineering, automotive technology, or a related technical field typically satisfies the OPT employment authorization requirement. Your work must be in a position that uses the skills or knowledge from your degree program. Confirm the connection with your DSO before accepting an offer.
Do Fleet Technician employers need to sponsor me for OPT?
No sponsorship is required for OPT. You're already authorized to work through your EAD card issued by USCIS. The employer does need to be enrolled in E-Verify for STEM OPT extensions, but standard OPT has no such requirement. Your employer only needs to sign your STEM OPT I-983 training plan if you pursue the 24-month extension.
Does a Fleet Technician role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree. If you graduated in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, automotive systems, or a related STEM field, and your Fleet Technician role directly applies that knowledge, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Your employer must also be E-Verify enrolled. Check your CIP code with your DSO to confirm eligibility before your initial OPT period ends.
What happens to my OPT status if my Fleet Technician job ends?
You enter a 60-day unemployment grace period. During that window, you must either find new authorized employment in a related field, transfer to a different visa status, or leave the United States. OPT allows up to 90 days of total unemployment, or 120 days on a STEM extension. Track your unemployment days carefully and update your DSO as soon as your employment status changes.
Where can I find Fleet Technician jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and lists Fleet Technician roles from employers familiar with work authorization requirements. Filtering by OPT-friendly employers saves significant time compared to applying broadly and encountering rejections based on visa status. Browse current Fleet Technician openings on Migrate Mate to find roles matched to your authorization timeline.