Transportation H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in California
California is one of the top states for transportation H-1B visa sponsorship, with major employers including Waymo, Uber, Lyft, and Union Pacific operating across the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego. Roles in transportation engineering, logistics technology, and autonomous systems regularly appear in H-1B filings, making California a strong market for internationally sponsored transportation professionals.
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INTRODUCTION
The Safety Manager ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and with company safety requirements. Responsible for continuous leadership, recruitment and training of operator candidates. Promotes strong leadership and influences positive employee morale throughout the location. This position is based in San Jose, CA in supporting the General Manager.
Transdev is proud to offer:
- Competitive compensation package of minimum $87,000–maximum $102,000
Benefits include:
- Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
- Sick days: 5 days
- Holidays: 12 days; 8 standard and 4 floating
- Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability.
Benefits may vary depending on location policy. The above represents the standard Corporate Policy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides behind-the-wheel instruction according to corporate and client specifications in all aspects of vehicle operation and passenger transportation, including defensive driving, service area familiarization, passenger loading, unloading and securement.
- Conducts classroom training in accordance with corporate and location requirements.
- Ensure all safety manuals, programs, policies, and procedures are current and meet the needs of the location.
- Document all training activities and ensure accurate completion of all training-related employee records.
- Establish a relationship with client and corporate personnel to identify additional training needs, resources, and opportunities.
- Prepares and conducts monthly safety meetings.
- Maintains an adequate and complete employee filing system and participates in audits and inspections to meet client and corporate expectations.
- Directs the location drug & alcohol program to include random drug testing and ensures all files are updated to pass regular audits.
- Manages the injury prevention program to reduce the number of workplace injuries.
- Conducts accident investigation using root-cause analysis and assigns employee re-training as required.
- Responsible for maintaining/posting OSHA log.
- Conducts road observations to evaluate operator safety, customer service, and systematic knowledge of the service.
- Provides coaching and re-training as required on DriveCam.
- Respond to customer comments related to the service.
- Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.
- Other duties as required.
- Travel requirement outside of immediate area (as a percent): <10%
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the passenger transportation industry.
- Experience in location safety management and/or operations management.
- Providing quality training, including the creation and management of training materials.
- Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.
- Subject to a DOT drug testing and physical if applicable. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including cannabis, for any reason.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Transdev complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us at jobs@transdev.com.
Drug-free workplace:
Transdev maintains a drug-free workplace. Applicants must:
- Be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future (if based in the U.S.).
- Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.
About Transdev:
Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.
Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move every day thanks to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.
Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status.
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Job Category: Safety & Training
Job Type: Full Time
Req ID: 8159
Pay Group: QQP
Cost Center: 352
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Which transportation companies sponsor H-1B visas in California?
Several California-based transportation companies appear regularly in DOL H-1B visa disclosure data. Waymo, Uber, Lyft, and Tesla have filed H-1B petitions for transportation and mobility-related roles. Freight and logistics firms such as XPO Logistics and GEODIS also maintain California operations with documented sponsorship history. Sponsorship patterns vary by role, location, and hiring cycle, so confirming current sponsorship availability directly with employers is important.
Which cities in California have the most transportation H-1B sponsorship jobs?
The San Francisco Bay Area concentrates the highest volume of transportation H-1B filings in California, driven by autonomous vehicle companies and mobility tech firms headquartered there. Los Angeles follows, with freight, port logistics, and ride-share operations generating sponsorship demand. San Diego has a smaller but active cluster tied to supply chain and defense-adjacent logistics roles. Sacramento also sees occasional filings from public transit and infrastructure-focused employers.
What types of transportation roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
H-1B sponsorship in transportation typically covers roles that require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Common qualifying positions include transportation engineers, traffic systems analysts, autonomous vehicle software engineers, logistics data scientists, and supply chain technology specialists. Roles primarily involving physical operation of vehicles or equipment generally do not meet the specialty occupation standard USCIS requires for H-1B eligibility.
How do I find transportation H-1B sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and filters transportation H-1B sponsorship jobs in California by employer sponsorship history, role type, and location. Rather than sorting through thousands of general listings, you can focus on employers who have demonstrably filed H-1B petitions for transportation roles in California. Filtering by city and job category on Migrate Mate narrows the search to positions where sponsorship is a realistic part of the hiring process.
Are there any California-specific considerations for H-1B transportation sponsorship?
California's concentration of autonomous vehicle and mobility technology companies means H-1B demand in transportation skews heavily toward engineering and software-adjacent roles rather than traditional logistics operations. The state also has a large port system, making supply chain and freight technology roles more prevalent than in most other states. California employers must comply with state labor laws alongside federal H-1B prevailing wage requirements, which can affect how job offers are structured.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B transportation jobs in California?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.