Bus Tire Service Technician - Bridgestone Americas : Job Details

**Company Overview**

Wherever you work and whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name you know that you are a valued teammate who is part of our larger mission to Serve Society with Superior Quality. We start by offering each teammate more than just a salary. We provide formal training, competitive performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build your future.

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Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

**Job Category**

Retail

**Position Summary**

This position will perform tire maintenance and service on transit bus vehicles. This position requires being flexible and available to work varying shifts. The incumbent of this role will need a valid driver's license and require the skill to move buses within the transit yard.

Pay Range: $19.80 - $39.60

**Responsibilities**

+ Mounting, balancing, rotating, and repairing Bus Tires

+ Mounting tires on and off of Buses

+ Performing Retorques

+ Maintain tools and equipment in efficient operating conditions

+ Unload and load tire and related items from trucks as required

+ Keep the work area clean and clear of all debris to ensure a safe work environment

+ Attend meetings held by Field Supervisor

+ Process all necessary paperwork on time

+ Observe all safety rules and procedures associated with the performance of duties

+ Use personal protective equipment according to regulations and policies

+ Any other duties as assigned

**WORK ENVIRONMENT AND OCCUPATIONAL DEMANDS:**

+ The environment is very hot during the summer months and cold during winter

+ Exposure to various chemicals used in cleaning, lubrication, etc.

+ Frequent bending, twisting and lifting over 50 pounds regularly

+ 100+ pounds of pressure when pushing tires

+ Repetitive and sustained exertions, forceful exertions, awkward postures, mechanical stress concentrations, vibrations

**NATURE OF DECISION-MAKING:**

+ Types of repairs necessary

+ Material to best complete the service work requested

+ Determine if replacement or repair is needed

**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:**

+ To progress to Tire Technician 2, the following is required:

+ TIA level 2 certification (the U.S. only) within the first 2 weeks of employment

+ TIA level 3 certification within 2 years from the date of hire

+ 1-2 years applicable experience as Tire Technician 1 proficiency level

+ Satisfactory work, safety, and attendance record

**Minimum Qualifications**

Relevant experience and education required

_Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law._

**Employment Eligibility**

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