Bus Tire Technician - Los Angeles, CA

Goodyear; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Prescription drugs

Dental insurance

Vision plan

401(k) with company matching up to 5%

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Goodyear is seeking a bus tire technician to perform safety-sensitive tire maintenance on city buses at customer locations. The role involves documentation, inventory management, and use of specialized equipment to ensure DOT compliance and reliable operation.

You will join a team that emphasizes timely learning, growth, and a supportive environment. Flexibility to work varied shifts—including nights and weekends—is expected, with on-site duties in the Los Angeles area and competitive hourly pay

Qualifications

• High School or GED preferred.
• Previous commercial tire experience.
• Ability to perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods including lifting tires and wheels.

Responsibilities

• Work at customer location designated tire shop with focus on tire safety and reliability.
• Document work performed with administrators and customer staff.
• Maintain customer tire inventory from cradle to grave using best inventory practices.
• Monitor tire maintenance using specialized software and digital devices.
• Maintain and repair customer tires following industry standards.
• Perform tire balancing, changes, regrooving, and inflation maintenance with appropriate machinery.
• Maintain a clean and safe shop environment.

Skills

Safety conscious

Team collaboration

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Tire balancing equipment

Job description

The pay range for this position is $19 - $20.13/hr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on factors such-as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location.

Benefits

• medical
• prescription
• dental
• vision
• 401(k)
• life insurance
• disability
• tuition assistance
• sick and vacation time
• tire discounts

Job Overview

From professional consultation to tire maintenance and performance tracking, Goodyear provides a Total Solution with its Tire Optimization Process to help customers reduce their costs through enhanced operational efficiencies and proper tire maintenance.

This bus tire technician position provides a safety sensitive role in bus maintenance, ensuring the tires are DOT compliant on the city buses that people ride for Work, Pleasure, and Play!

How you can be impactful in this role? When you join the Leasing team, you become family. With the average tenure at the company being 10.3 years, you'll have an opportunity to truly make an impact within the Mileage organization. Our pace of work enables fast learning and fosters an environment where you can stretch yourself, making that impact.

Responsibilities

• Work performed at customer location designated tire shop, alongside customers mechanics with a focus on ensuring that tires are reliable and safe
• Collaborate with assigned administrators and customer staff to accurately document work performed
• Maintain customer tire inventory from cradle to grave and everything in between by utilizing best inventory management practices
• Monitor tire maintenance through periodic tire inspections, utilizing specialized software and a combination of electronic digital devices
• Maintain and repair all customer tires according to industry standards
• Perform dynamic tire balancing, tire and wheel assembly changes, regrooving, inflation maintenance, utilizing best in class tire related machinery
• Maintain shop safety and cleanness through good housing practices

What We Offer

• Vocational on-the-job training provided; no experience necessary
• Annual wage increases based on performance
• Consistency and support
• Safe work environment
• Growing your capabilities
• Uniforms and personal protective equipment are provided
• Competitive hourly pay - commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug, vision, dental plans, wellness program, and employee assistance program starting at day 31
• Company paid life insurance, 401(k) with company matching up to 5%
• Paid vacation (Starting at 10 days per year)
• Sick time (Starting at 10 days per year)
• Tuition Reimbursement & employee Discounts ($5,250 for graduate and $3,000 for undergraduate)
• Opportunity for growth as a professional where you can advance your career in one of the worlds most admired company

Requirements

• Position may require flexibility to work scheduled shifts, including nights and weekends
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship now or in the future

Desired Qualifications

• High School or GED preferred
• Previous commercial tire experience
• Ability to perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time, which may include light and heavy lifting, including tires and wheels, standing, bending, and squatting
• Commitment to follow all safety procedures and work in a safe manner
• Mechanical aptitude as well as strong oral and written communication ability
• A self-starter and willing to take the initiative, able and willing to work without direct supervision, and be willing to attend appropriate training sessions