Tire Technician 3

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 29,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Mentorship

CSR activities

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. seeks a Tire Technician to perform tire service and repair work on customer vehicles of all sizes, including fleet inspections and scrap tire analysis. The role involves instructing junior technicians, dispatch responsibilities where applicable, and maintaining vehicle and tool readiness.

A focus on safety and quality is essential for success. The position offers a path to growth through onboarding, training, mentorship, and corporate social responsibility initiatives

Qualifications

• Relevant experience and education required

Responsibilities

• Rack and hoist vehicles for inspection.
• Complete written vehicle inspection with regard to tire service.
• Fleet inspections.
• Scrap tire analysis.
• Instruct other Tire Technicians in performing tire repair and general service.
• Dispatch (where applicable).
• Any other duties as assigned.
• Perform pre trip vehicle inspections and report defects.

Skills

Tire service

Vehicle inspection

Fleet inspections

Safety procedures

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.

Job Category Retail

Position Summary: To perform tire service and repair work as well as basic general service functions on customer vehicles (all sizes), fleet inspections, scrap tire analysis and other duties as required on Large and Giant mining tires and equipment.

Pay Range: $20.80 - $41.60 Commission Eligible Commission Eligible. Bridgestone reserves the right to modify, change or eliminate the entire program or any part of it at any time.

Responsibilities

• Rack and hoist vehicles for inspection.
• Complete written vehicle inspection with regard to tire service.
• Fleet inspections.
• Scrap tire analysis.
• Instruct other Tire Technicians in performing tire repair and general service.
• Dispatch (where applicable).
• Any other duties as assigned.

Vehicle Maintenance

• Insure that service truck, all tools and equipment are in good operating condition.
• Perform pre trip vehicle inspections at the beginning of each work day and immediately report operating problems or mechanical defects to the Service Manager.
• Check all fluid levels in truck and air compressor during pre trip inspection.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness (inside & out).

MISCELLANEOUS

• Perform jobs using proper and safe procedures at all times.
• Use personal protective equipment according to regulations and policies.
• Maintain standards of cleanliness.
• Maintain supply stock of tread rubber and repair materials and advise manager when replenishment is necessary.
• Maintain equipment in good working order.
• Notify manager immediately of defects.
• Be able to perform all duties/tasks of Tire Tech 1 and 2.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Relevant experience and education required

What we offer

• 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.
• A diverse and inclusive team.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity 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: 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.

Location

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.