Transportation OPT Jobs in Washington
Washington's transportation sector spans freight logistics hubs in Seattle and Tacoma, aviation operations at Sea-Tac International Airport, and supply chain roles tied to major employers like Amazon, BNSF Railway, and the Port of Seattle. F-1 OPT candidates with degrees in supply chain, logistics, or transportation engineering will find a range of sponsorship-eligible roles across the state.
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MV Transportation is seeking a Human Resources Manager who is the local resource that plans, directs, and coordinates the administrative functions of Service Provider’s workforce. This individual can serve as a link between Service Provider’s employees to its management. The Human Resources Manager will be responsible for employee recruitment, screening, and retention is integral to the effective provision of customer service-oriented transportation.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Sourcing, recruiting and hiring employees
- Maintaining financial, payroll, personnel, reporting, and other records as needed
- Developing and implementing innovative recruitment approaches to find and attract unique and specialized talent
- Establishing a hiring process including reviewing applications or resumes, screening applicants, interviewing potential employees, and conducting reference and background checks
- Ensuring all personnel records are accurately maintained including maintenance of proper records and documentation of required training, certifications, and compliance
- Administration of compensation and benefit programs
- Addressing concerns or complaints received from staff either in person or through the Employee Hotline, investigating complaints, and documents finding for review by regional and corporate compliance staff
- Developing and implementing initiatives to improve and maintain employee satisfaction and retention and to minimize turnover
- Reviewing and shaping organization policies and rules in order to stay compliant and enhance the contractor’s performance
- Developing and revising job descriptions and training/certification checklists
- Monitoring staffing and projected work levels and communicate with the General Manager, Safety and Training Manager, and Operations Manager regarding anticipated changes in required staffing levels
- Ensuring that employee evaluations and reviews are administered on-time and objectively
- Participating in regular meetings with the General Manager and other departments to assure the Contractor is achieving the stated performance goals
- Ensure compliance with client, company, state, and federal requirements for employment
- Serves as Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) officer for the location
- Acts as liaison with representative of an employee union (if applicable)
QUALIFICATIONS
Talent Requirements:
- Minimum of three (3) years in a Human Resource management with 200+ employees
- Critical thinking and decision-making skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or a closely related field or equivalent experience
- Human Resources certifications are a plus
- Interpersonal, and diplomacy skills in dealing with employees at all levels of the organization
SALARY RANGE: $110,000 - $126,000 annual
MV Transportation is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants. Where permissible under applicable state and local law, applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test and background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment.
Starting Salary Range: $110,000 - $126,000 annual
Healthcare Benefits: PPO Medical, Medical HSA, Prescription, Dental, Vision (spouse and dependent children), Telemedicine, FSA, Life, AD&D, Group Accident, LTD, STD, EAP, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Substance Abuse Professionals programming
Retirement Benefits: 401k
Paid Time Off: year 0 - 3 = 3.08 bi-weekly accrual w/80 yearly accrual cap
Paid Holidays: 8 paid holidays
More Generous Paid Sick Leave: 1 hour/per 30 hours for all FT employees
Other Compensation: $1,000.00 Driver referral bonus ($500.00 upon training completion and $500.00 upon completion of probationary period); $1,000.00 Mechanic referral bonus ($500.00 upon training completion and $500.00 upon completion of probationary period)
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Search Transportation Jobs in WashingtonTransportation OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
Which transportation companies in Washington sponsor F-1 OPT visas?
Several large employers in Washington have established records of hiring F-1 OPT candidates in transportation and logistics roles. Amazon's global logistics and last-mile delivery operations are headquartered in Seattle and regularly hire supply chain analysts and operations specialists. The Port of Seattle, BNSF Railway, Alaska Airlines, and freight companies operating through the Tacoma tideflats also appear in OPT hiring patterns. Sponsorship availability varies by role, department, and hiring cycle, so confirming directly with each employer is important.
Which cities in Washington have the most transportation F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Seattle and Tacoma account for the largest share of transportation F-1 OPT opportunities in Washington. Seattle's concentration of tech-driven logistics companies and airline operations makes it particularly active for supply chain and operations analyst roles. Tacoma's port and freight corridor supports demand for logistics coordinators and transportation planners. Bellevue and Redmond also see spillover hiring from Seattle-area employers with transportation and supply chain functions.
What types of transportation roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship in Washington?
Roles that align with a qualifying degree field are most likely to be OPT-eligible. In Washington's transportation sector, this typically includes supply chain analyst, logistics coordinator, transportation planner, operations research analyst, and freight data analyst positions. Roles requiring applied knowledge of industrial engineering, systems engineering, or business analytics tend to satisfy the degree-relatedness standard. Hands-on driving, warehousing, or manual operations roles generally do not qualify, as they fall outside the academic training purpose of OPT.
How do I find transportation F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Washington?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters jobs by visa type, including F-1 OPT, and by industry and location. Searching for transportation roles in Washington on Migrate Mate surfaces employers who have indicated willingness to sponsor, saving time compared to manually screening general job listings. Filtering by city, such as Seattle or Tacoma, and by role type, such as logistics analyst or supply chain coordinator, helps narrow results to positions that fit both your degree and your authorization window.
Are there any Washington-specific considerations for F-1 OPT in transportation?
Washington's transportation industry is closely tied to international trade through the Port of Seattle and Port of Tacoma, which means many roles involve cross-border logistics and customs compliance, areas where international candidates with relevant degrees can bring practical knowledge. OPT candidates in STEM-designated programs, such as supply chain management or industrial engineering, may be eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if their employer is enrolled in E-Verify, which many large Washington logistics and aviation employers already are. Confirming E-Verify enrollment with prospective employers early in the hiring process is advisable.