Transportation Green Card Sponsorship Jobs in Delaware
Transportation Green Card sponsorship jobs in Delaware are concentrated around the Wilmington port corridor, logistics hubs along I-95, and DART First State operations. Employers including NFI Industries, Amazon logistics centers, and freight carriers with mid-Atlantic distribution networks have filed PERM labor certifications for transportation roles ranging from truck drivers to logistics managers.
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First Student is now hiring a Diesel Mechanic II in Newark, DE!
Starting Pay: $30.00-$31.00 (based on experience)
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
$2,500 HIRING BONUS
If you take pride in keeping your community moving, this is your opportunity to make a real difference. Our team keeps students safe and on time every day—because behind every bus is a skilled mechanic who ensures reliability, safety, and peace of mind for families across our community.
While First Student is North America's leading school transportation provider—serving more than 1,250 districts and 5.4 million student journeys daily—our focus here is local. You'll join a close-knit team that values collaboration, safety, and community connection.
Why Join First as a Diesel Mechanic?
- Pay Details: Dependent on experience and qualifications.
- Hourly Rate: $30.00-$31.00 (NOT flat rate).
- Bonus rate $.25 cents increase available for each ASE School Bus Series test passed and maintained (up to $2/hour more).
- Monday-Friday day shift schedule with consistent, year-round work.
- Company-paid ASE testing and training materials.
- Company-paid CDL Class B training and licensing.
- Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match.
- Career Advancement Opportunities: Advance into operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles in over 540 locations across the U.S. & Canada!
- Paid holidays and vacation time.
- Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses.
- Discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, and more through the PerkSpot program.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues.
ABOUT THE DIESEL TECHNICIAN POSITION
As a Diesel Technician with First Student, you will help maintain and repair school buses to ensure safety and reliability.
Diesel Technician key responsibilities include:
- Ensure vehicles are maintained and safe for our passengers.
- Diagnose and perform all phases of vehicle maintenance including the repair of brakes and brake inspections, engine tune-ups, suspensions, drive trains, transmission clutches and other repairs.
- Perform preventive maintenance (PMs), safety inspections, and annual maintenance inspections.
- Complete work orders accurately.
- Assist with mobile emergency repair services when needed.
DIESEL TECHNICIAN QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 3 years of diesel or automotive maintenance and repair experience, or equivalent technical school education and experience.
- Vehicle diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
- Valid driver's license required.
- CDL Class B or ability to obtain within 60 days of employment - Company paid training provided.
- Possession of a mechanic's tool set to complete all assigned duties.
- Willingness to participate in the ASE certification program (training, testing, and bonuses provided).
- Strong computer skills.
- Note: This position is subject to DOT drug testing as a safety-sensitive employee. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.
Take the wheel and drive your career forward with First Student! Make an impact in your community while enjoying day shift schedules, great pay, and unmatched support.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
This role requires English proficiency. Federal, state, and local requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, require training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications be conducted in English.
FIRST FOR A REASON:
At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.
In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request.
INTRODUCTION
First Student is now hiring a Diesel Mechanic II in Newark, DE!
Starting Pay: $30.00-$31.00 (based on experience)
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
$2,500 HIRING BONUS
If you take pride in keeping your community moving, this is your opportunity to make a real difference. Our team keeps students safe and on time every day—because behind every bus is a skilled mechanic who ensures reliability, safety, and peace of mind for families across our community.
While First Student is North America's leading school transportation provider—serving more than 1,250 districts and 5.4 million student journeys daily—our focus here is local. You'll join a close-knit team that values collaboration, safety, and community connection.
Why Join First as a Diesel Mechanic?
- Pay Details: Dependent on experience and qualifications.
- Hourly Rate: $30.00-$31.00 (NOT flat rate).
- Bonus rate $.25 cents increase available for each ASE School Bus Series test passed and maintained (up to $2/hour more).
- Monday-Friday day shift schedule with consistent, year-round work.
- Company-paid ASE testing and training materials.
- Company-paid CDL Class B training and licensing.
- Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match.
- Career Advancement Opportunities: Advance into operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles in over 540 locations across the U.S. & Canada!
- Paid holidays and vacation time.
- Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses.
- Discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, and more through the PerkSpot program.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues.
ABOUT THE DIESEL TECHNICIAN POSITION
As a Diesel Technician with First Student, you will help maintain and repair school buses to ensure safety and reliability.
Diesel Technician key responsibilities include:
- Ensure vehicles are maintained and safe for our passengers.
- Diagnose and perform all phases of vehicle maintenance including the repair of brakes and brake inspections, engine tune-ups, suspensions, drive trains, transmission clutches and other repairs.
- Perform preventive maintenance (PMs), safety inspections, and annual maintenance inspections.
- Complete work orders accurately.
- Assist with mobile emergency repair services when needed.
DIESEL TECHNICIAN QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 3 years of diesel or automotive maintenance and repair experience, or equivalent technical school education and experience.
- Vehicle diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
- Valid driver's license required.
- CDL Class B or ability to obtain within 60 days of employment - Company paid training provided.
- Possession of a mechanic's tool set to complete all assigned duties.
- Willingness to participate in the ASE certification program (training, testing, and bonuses provided).
- Strong computer skills.
- Note: This position is subject to DOT drug testing as a safety-sensitive employee. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.
Take the wheel and drive your career forward with First Student! Make an impact in your community while enjoying day shift schedules, great pay, and unmatched support.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
This role requires English proficiency. Federal, state, and local requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, require training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications be conducted in English.
FIRST FOR A REASON:
At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.
In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request.
Green Card Transportation Job Roles in Delaware
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Search Transportation Jobs in DelawareTransportation Green Card Sponsorship Jobs in Delaware: Frequently Asked Questions
Which transportation companies sponsor Green Card visas in Delaware?
Delaware-based and regional transportation employers with documented PERM labor certification activity include NFI Industries, Amazon's New Castle fulfillment and logistics operations, and freight carriers operating through the Port of Wilmington. Rail and intermodal companies with Delaware corridors, such as CSX and Norfolk Southern, have also sponsored permanent residency for specialized operations and engineering roles. Employer PERM filings are publicly searchable through OFLC disclosure data.
Which cities in Delaware have the most transportation Green Card sponsorship jobs?
Wilmington generates the highest concentration of transportation Green Card sponsorship activity in Delaware, driven by the Port of Wilmington, I-95 freight corridors, and proximity to Philadelphia distribution networks. New Castle sees significant logistics and warehousing sponsorship tied to its industrial parks and airport cargo operations. Dover, as the state capital, produces additional sponsorship through state transportation agency roles and regional motor carrier headquarters.
How do I find transportation Green Card sponsorship jobs in Delaware?
Migrate Mate aggregates transportation jobs with verified Green Card sponsorship history in Delaware, filtering roles by PERM filing activity so you can target employers who have sponsored permanent residency before. Search by transportation job category and filter to Delaware to surface logistics coordinators, fleet managers, transportation engineers, and commercial driver roles at companies with active sponsorship programs in the state.
What types of transportation roles typically qualify for Green Card sponsorship in Delaware?
Roles most commonly sponsored through PERM in Delaware's transportation sector include logistics and supply chain managers, transportation engineers, fleet operations supervisors, port operations specialists, and dispatch coordinators requiring specialized systems experience. Commercial driver positions are occasionally sponsored when employers demonstrate domestic recruitment difficulty. Roles requiring a bachelor's degree or a clearly defined specialty qualification have a more straightforward PERM pathway than general labor positions.
Are there any Delaware-specific considerations for Green Card sponsorship in transportation?
Delaware's small geographic size means many transportation employers operate across state lines, so a sponsoring employer may be headquartered in Pennsylvania or New Jersey while the work location is Delaware. The PERM prevailing wage is determined by the specific worksite county, not the employer's headquarters state. Delaware's port and logistics growth has increased PERM activity in New Castle County specifically, and OFLC Wage Search can confirm the applicable wage level for a given role and location before you apply.
What is the prevailing wage for Green Card transportation jobs in Delaware?
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.