Tire Technician 1

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 plays 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. Responsibilities TIRE SERVICE Mounting, balancing, rotating, and repairing all types of tires from passenger to large trucks. Check for needed additional service. Clean and paint used tires and place in used tire stock. Any other duties as assigned. GENERAL SERVICE Drive vehicles to deliver and pick up merchandise. Move customer’s vehicles. Stock and assist with physical inventory. Maintain tools, equipment, and service truck in efficient operating condition, keep clean (inside & out). Unload and load tire and related items from truck as required. Adhere to all traffic and speed regulations. Operate a forklift (depending on facility) Sweep floors, clean restrooms, perform other duties and tasks as assigned. Attend meetings held by Store Service Manager. Process all necessary paperwork in a timely manner. Observe all safety rules and procedures associated with performance of duties. Use personal protective equipment according to regulations and policies Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Relevant experience and education required Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action 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.