Bus Tire Service Team Leader at Bridgestone Americas

Sacramento, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Team leadership, Tire maintenance, Tire repair, Fleet management, Safety compliance, Mentoring, Administrative tasks, Customer service, Equipment maintenance, Reporting, Tire mounting, Tire balancing

Industry

Retail

Description

Company Overview 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. Job Category Position Summary Now Hiring: Bus Tire Service Team Leader Join a Team That Keeps the City Moving Make a difference every day by keeping buses safe, reliable, and on the road. We’re looking for a handson leader who thrives in a fastpaced environment and enjoys both managing people and rolling up their sleeves to get the job done. As a Bus Tire Service Team Leader, you’ll oversee our tire maintenance and service program for transit bus vehicles, guide a team of service technicians, and partner closely with transit personnel. Responsibilities What You’ll Do This role is ideal for someone who likes variety—balancing leadership, administrative tasks, and handson tire service. You’ll be based at bus transit locations and need to remain flexible as this shift works early morning to support fleet operations when they need it most. Lead & Support a Team Supervise and mentor teammates at transit locations. Set clear expectations, provide feedback, and ensure safe, highquality work. Recognize and share outstanding performance with management. Communicate any attendance or performance issues to your Field Supervisor. Ensure compliance with contract requirements and safety standards. Build strong working relationships with both Bridgestone leadership and transit personnel. HandsOn Tire Service Mount, balance, and repair bus tires. Occasionally assist with nearby customer service needs. Load and unload tires and equipment as needed. Keep tools, equipment, and vehicles in top shape and maintain a clean work area. Complete inspections, reports, and paperwork on time. Tackle other tasks as needed — there’s always something to learn. Why You’ll Love This Role Leadership with impact: Guide a team whose work keeps buses moving safely every day. Growth opportunities: Learn the ins and outs of fleet tire service and develop management skills. Team environment: Be part of a supportive group that values safety, hard work, and doing the job right. Minimum Qualifications 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. Repetitive and sustained exertions, forceful exertions, awkward postures, mechanical stress concentrations, vibrations. This position requires a valid driver's license and a CDL. 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 Apply Now Ready to be a crucial part of keeping our transit system on track? Apply today to launch your career as a Bus Tire Service Team Leader — 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 bring their whole self 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. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need. 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 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. 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. 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.

Responsibilities

The Bus Tire Service Team Leader will supervise a team of service technicians to ensure safe and high-quality tire maintenance for transit bus vehicles. They are responsible for balancing leadership duties with hands-on tire service, including mounting, repairing, and inspecting tires at transit locations.