Bus Tire Service Technician

Bus Tire Service Technician

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a "Bridgestone West" strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

Now Hiring: Bus Tire Service Technician Join a team that keeps the city moving. Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and be part of something big? We're looking for hands-on, mechanically minded individuals to become Bus Tire Service Technicians essential players in keeping our city's transit fleet running safely and efficiently. In this role, you'll get hands-on with some of the biggest tires in the business. Your work will directly support public safety and keep the transit buses ready.

Responsibilities:

• Mount, balance, rotate, and repair large transit bus tires.
• Maintain tire equipment and tools we count on you to keep things running smoothly.
• Load and unload tires and related materials.
• Keeping the work area clean and hazard-free safety is always first.
• Participate in team meetings and stay up to date on procedures.
• Complete documentation and service logs accurately and on time.
• Use personal protective equipment and follow all safety protocols.
• Tackle other tasks as needed there's always something to learn.

Why You'll Love This Role:

• Direct Impact your work helps keep buses safe and millions of riders moving.
• Growth built in earn TIA certifications (Levels 2 & 3) and gain experience to advance to higher technician levels.
• Team environment work with supportive colleagues who take pride in what they do.

What It Takes:

We're looking for someone who's not afraid to get their hands dirty and thrives in a fast-paced, physically active environment.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent bending, lifting, and moving tires over 50 pounds (and pushing with over 100 lbs. of force).
• Exposure to heat in summer, cold in winter, and common cleaning or lubrication chemicals.
• Comfortable working with tools and machines in a shop environment.

Path to Progression:

Full TIA Certification Pathway Provided: Gain recognized credentials paid for by us. TIA (Tire Industry Association) certification is a formal credentialing program aimed at raising technical standards among tire service professionals.

• Earn TIA Level 2 Certification within 2 weeks of hire.
• Complete TIA Level 3 Certification within 2 years.

Our Crew Knows Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Starting day 1 for all teammates
• Paid vacation and holidays
• On-the-job training
• 401k match
• On demand pay (daily pay) program available

Ready to be a crucial part of keeping our transit system on track? Apply today to launch your career as a Bus Tire Service Technician where every tire you work on helps drive the city forward.

At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be. We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they feel safe bringing their chosen version of themselves to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.

At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to "Serve Society with Superior Quality", for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
• An effective and inclusive team.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider all individuals for employment based on their unique merit and without regard to 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: If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.