Mine Tire Technician

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Gillette (WY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day one

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training & certifications

401(k) match

On demand pay

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking a tire service technician to perform on-site tire work at customer mining locations, including mounting, balancing, rotation, and repairs for a wide range of tires.

The role requires physical strength and a strong commitment to safety, with MSHA compliance emphasized throughout training and daily operations. Employees benefit from health coverage starting day one, paid time off, ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) matching, daily pay options, and

Qualifications

• Experience working with automotive, commercial, off-road, farm, industrial, and mining tires.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift up to 250 pounds with or without assistance.
• MSHA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site tire services at customer mining locations.
• Perform tire mounting, balancing, rotation, and repair for all tire sizes.
• Operate hydraulic equipment for tire changes.
• Conduct preventative maintenance inspections on customer equipment for tire wear.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Adhere to safety protocols, including MSHA regulations.

Skills

Tire service experience

Ability to lift 250 lbs

Safety awareness

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Company Overview

GCR is one of the largest, safest, and most trusted providers of Off-The-Road and Mining tires and service in the country. Our extensive experience, expertise, products and services provide customers availability to World Class Off-The-Road and Mining tire and service solutions. Our solution-based offers are customized around the needs of each customer, with a commitment to making mining mobility safe, profitable, and efficient. GCR operates 9 Stores, 2 Bandag Retread Plants, and 5 Off-The-Road Tire Repair Facilities in 5 states, along with managing tire programs at several remote mine locations. In short, GCR operates anywhere mining equipment is operated.

Position Summary

Perform a variety of tire services and repairs on a wide range of vehicles, including automotive, commercial, off-road, farm, industrial, and mining equipment. This role requires physical strength, technical expertise, and a strong commitment to safety.

Pay Range: $17.50 - $35.00

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site tire services at customer mining locations, as needed.
• Perform tire mounting, balancing, rotation, and repair for all tire sizes, including large OTR and mining equipment tires.
• Operate specialized hydraulic equipment for efficient tire changes.
• Conduct preventative maintenance inspections on customer equipment, identifying and addressing tire wear, cuts, and other issues.
• Recommend additional tire purchases, retreads, parts, or services based on customer needs.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, including MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proven experience working with a variety of tire types, including automotive, commercial, off-road, farm, industrial, and mining equipment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift and move tires weighing up to 250 pounds with or without mechanical assistance.
• Strong physical stamina to handle repetitive tasks and demanding work conditions.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug test, physical, and background check.
• MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) certification preferred.

Our Team Knows Benefits

Health benefits that start on day one of employment, for all of our full-time teammates:

• Paid vacation and holidays
• On-the-job training and company-funded TIA certifications
• Tuition reimbursement program
• 401(k) match
• Vision and Dental Coverage
• On demand pay (daily pay) program available

Our Values

• Give Back To You
• Career advancement opportunities available.
• Community & Involvement: We pride ourselves on working with our local communities and giving back where we can.
• Integrity & Teamwork: Part of what makes our teams different is our drive to do things right, always, together.

What we offer

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: 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.

Based in Nashville Tennessee, Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, the world’s largest tire and rubber company. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand tires to address the needs of a broad range of customers, including consumers, automotive and commercial vehicle original equipment manufacturers, and those in the agricultural, forestry and mining industries. The companies are also engaged in retreading operations throughout the Western Hemisphere and produce air springs, roofing materials, and industrial fibers and textiles.

The Bridgestone Americas family of companies also operates the world’s largest chain of automotive tire and service centers. Guided by its global corporate social responsibility (CSR), commitment Our Way to Serve, Bridgestone embraces its responsibility as a global leader by striving to improve the way people move, live, work and play.