Transportation Jobs in Virginia with H-1B Sponsorship
Virginia's transportation sector spans freight logistics hubs near the Port of Virginia in Norfolk, aviation operations at Dulles and Reagan National airports, and major rail and transit infrastructure across the D.C. metro corridor. Employers including Amazon, Boeing, and BNSF Railway have sponsored H-1B workers in transportation-related roles, making Virginia one of the more active states for sponsorship in this industry.
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MacGregor is a global company that operates in 30 countries with 2000 employees. We provide sustainable cargo and load handling with a strong portfolio of products, services, and solutions to the maritime and offshore industries. Our solutions are found in over half of the world's merchant fleet.
We believe MacGregor is a great place to work and we are looking for innovators with an international mindset to join our team and help us create lifetime value for our customers.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you driven by problem solving? Do you thrive working with complex and large equipment? Looking no further, MacGregor is looking to hire a committed and skilled Service Technician with strong electrical competence and experience in maritime or commercial industry.
The purpose of this role is to perform maintenance and repairs of MacGregor, and equivalent equipment. You will proactively establish long lasting customer relationships, ensuring best practices are consistently applied in all service-related activities.
As a Service Technician, your day-to-day responsibilities will include upgrades, inspections, and preventive maintenance on MacGregor products, and equivalent equipment. This is a position that requires that you travel to client sites, vessels or at shipyards worldwide. Our clients are primarily domestic but also spread across the globe, i.e. Europe, Brazil, Australia, Singapore, and beyond. Therefore, flexibility and a willingness to travel are essential.
Responsibilities
- Perform electrical and hydraulic maintenance and repairs on cranes, stern ramps, hatch covers, winches
- Handle advanced equipment repairs and conduct breakdown analysis
- Ensure adherence to safety and audit standards
- Document work schedules and completed work tasks accurately
- Identify opportunities for service and spare parts sales
- Have a conscious relationship with financial sustainability and profitability
This position is based in Norfolk, Virginia, reporting directly to the Dry Docking Superintendent.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge and understanding of schematics are essential in this role. We are looking for a person who has previous experience with electrical systems, conveyers, electronics, pumps and rigging large equipment. As a person you are customer-oriented, possess good communication and collaboration skills. You are able to work independently under limited supervision, and have a desire to further develop yourself and the department.
Ideally you have:
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum 1 year of experience in electrical troubleshooting, and equipment repairs
- Hydraulic experience is beneficial
- Valid Driver’s license, and ability to obtain Passport and TWIC card
- Willingness to travel up to 70% of the time
WHY MACGREGOR?
Our people are behind every success. People create the technology and product lifecycle solutions that make us great, our people are the ones who innovate, and people drive our business forward. With us you will be part of an international collaborative working culture with challenges and opportunities to further develop yourself professionally. We enable sustainable global maritime operations by maximizing efficiency in cargo and load handling.
Values guide our work:
- Integrity steers all our thinking, behavior and the relationships with our customers and other stakeholders
- Quality is valued in our processes, products and services and helps to improve our customers’ performance and our own competences
- Safety is essential in everything we do
WHAT WE OFFER
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Life insurance effective on your first day of employment
- Flexible Spending Account for medical expenses
- Company-paid Short & Long-Term Disability
- Company Paid Life Insurance Policy (Additional life insurance policies available for self, spouse and children)
- Company paid holidays, paid sick time & paid vacation time
- 401k Plan - company currently matches first 6% of employee contributions into the 401K plan, 401k Plan - new employees are eligible to participate in 401k Plan on the 1st day of the month following 30 days of employment - plan participants are 100% “vested” immediately upon enrolling into plan
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Do you have questions regarding the role? Please contact Aniket Halbe, Dry Docking Superintendent at aniket.halbe@macgregor.com.
Kindly note that we will only review CVs and applications submitted in English through our recruitment portal. Unfortunately we do not consider CVs sent per email.
If you are ready to step into an exciting new role where you can make a significant impact and contribute to the success of MacGregor, apply today!
MacGregor USA Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. As a federal contractor, we also take Affirmative Action (AA) to employ and advance in employment individuals from underrepresented groups, including qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us at diana.creekmore@macgregor.com or by phone 925-877-5657.
For more information, please review the “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” –poster prepared by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which summarizes these laws and explains how employees or applicants can file a complaint if they believe that they have experienced discrimination.
MacGregor does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting agencies or firms. Please do not forward resumes to our job alias, company employees, or any other company location. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
INTRODUCTION
MacGregor is a global company that operates in 30 countries with 2000 employees. We provide sustainable cargo and load handling with a strong portfolio of products, services, and solutions to the maritime and offshore industries. Our solutions are found in over half of the world's merchant fleet.
We believe MacGregor is a great place to work and we are looking for innovators with an international mindset to join our team and help us create lifetime value for our customers.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you driven by problem solving? Do you thrive working with complex and large equipment? Looking no further, MacGregor is looking to hire a committed and skilled Service Technician with strong electrical competence and experience in maritime or commercial industry.
The purpose of this role is to perform maintenance and repairs of MacGregor, and equivalent equipment. You will proactively establish long lasting customer relationships, ensuring best practices are consistently applied in all service-related activities.
As a Service Technician, your day-to-day responsibilities will include upgrades, inspections, and preventive maintenance on MacGregor products, and equivalent equipment. This is a position that requires that you travel to client sites, vessels or at shipyards worldwide. Our clients are primarily domestic but also spread across the globe, i.e. Europe, Brazil, Australia, Singapore, and beyond. Therefore, flexibility and a willingness to travel are essential.
Responsibilities
- Perform electrical and hydraulic maintenance and repairs on cranes, stern ramps, hatch covers, winches
- Handle advanced equipment repairs and conduct breakdown analysis
- Ensure adherence to safety and audit standards
- Document work schedules and completed work tasks accurately
- Identify opportunities for service and spare parts sales
- Have a conscious relationship with financial sustainability and profitability
This position is based in Norfolk, Virginia, reporting directly to the Dry Docking Superintendent.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge and understanding of schematics are essential in this role. We are looking for a person who has previous experience with electrical systems, conveyers, electronics, pumps and rigging large equipment. As a person you are customer-oriented, possess good communication and collaboration skills. You are able to work independently under limited supervision, and have a desire to further develop yourself and the department.
Ideally you have:
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum 1 year of experience in electrical troubleshooting, and equipment repairs
- Hydraulic experience is beneficial
- Valid Driver’s license, and ability to obtain Passport and TWIC card
- Willingness to travel up to 70% of the time
WHY MACGREGOR?
Our people are behind every success. People create the technology and product lifecycle solutions that make us great, our people are the ones who innovate, and people drive our business forward. With us you will be part of an international collaborative working culture with challenges and opportunities to further develop yourself professionally. We enable sustainable global maritime operations by maximizing efficiency in cargo and load handling.
Values guide our work:
- Integrity steers all our thinking, behavior and the relationships with our customers and other stakeholders
- Quality is valued in our processes, products and services and helps to improve our customers’ performance and our own competences
- Safety is essential in everything we do
WHAT WE OFFER
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Life insurance effective on your first day of employment
- Flexible Spending Account for medical expenses
- Company-paid Short & Long-Term Disability
- Company Paid Life Insurance Policy (Additional life insurance policies available for self, spouse and children)
- Company paid holidays, paid sick time & paid vacation time
- 401k Plan - company currently matches first 6% of employee contributions into the 401K plan, 401k Plan - new employees are eligible to participate in 401k Plan on the 1st day of the month following 30 days of employment - plan participants are 100% “vested” immediately upon enrolling into plan
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Do you have questions regarding the role? Please contact Aniket Halbe, Dry Docking Superintendent at aniket.halbe@macgregor.com.
Kindly note that we will only review CVs and applications submitted in English through our recruitment portal. Unfortunately we do not consider CVs sent per email.
If you are ready to step into an exciting new role where you can make a significant impact and contribute to the success of MacGregor, apply today!
MacGregor USA Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. As a federal contractor, we also take Affirmative Action (AA) to employ and advance in employment individuals from underrepresented groups, including qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us at diana.creekmore@macgregor.com or by phone 925-877-5657.
For more information, please review the “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” –poster prepared by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which summarizes these laws and explains how employees or applicants can file a complaint if they believe that they have experienced discrimination.
MacGregor does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting agencies or firms. Please do not forward resumes to our job alias, company employees, or any other company location. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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Which transportation companies sponsor H-1B visas in Virginia?
Several large employers with significant Virginia operations have filed H-1B petitions for transportation roles, including Amazon (which has major logistics and air cargo infrastructure in the state), Boeing, Leidos, and various freight and supply chain firms tied to the Port of Virginia in Hampton Roads. Federal contractors based in Northern Virginia also sponsor H-1B workers in transportation planning and systems roles.
Which cities in Virginia have the most transportation H-1B sponsorship jobs?
Northern Virginia, particularly Arlington, Tysons, and the broader D.C. metro corridor, concentrates the highest number of H-1B-sponsored transportation roles, driven by federal contracting, transit agencies, and logistics operations. Hampton Roads, including Norfolk and Virginia Beach, is a secondary hub tied to port and freight activity. Richmond also sees sponsorship through rail, trucking, and regional logistics employers.
What types of transportation roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
H-1B sponsorship in transportation generally applies to specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Common qualifying roles include transportation engineers, logistics and supply chain analysts, traffic systems engineers, aviation operations specialists, and transportation planners. Roles that require general operational or manual skills without a degree requirement in a specific discipline typically do not qualify for H-1B classification.
How do I find transportation H-1B sponsorship jobs in Virginia?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers looking for H-1B sponsorship, including transportation roles in Virginia. You can filter by visa type, state, and industry to surface employers who have a documented history of H-1B filings in transportation. This makes it significantly more targeted than general job searches, which rarely surface sponsorship history in a structured way.
Are there state-specific considerations for H-1B transportation jobs in Virginia?
Virginia's concentration of federal agencies and defense contractors means many transportation roles involve work on government contracts, which can affect sponsorship timelines and clearance requirements. Some positions may require security clearances that take time to obtain, and employers may prefer candidates who already hold clearance. Additionally, transportation roles tied to public infrastructure projects may involve prevailing wage requirements that employers must meet when filing the Labor Condition Application.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B transportation jobs in Virginia?
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.
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