Bus Tire Service Team Leader

Bridgestone Americas•Atlanta, GA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Bus Tire Service Team Leader role involves overseeing the tire maintenance and service program for transit bus vehicles, guiding a team of service technicians, and partnering closely with transit personnel. This hands-on leadership position requires balancing leadership, administrative tasks, and direct tire service, primarily based at bus transit locations. The role is crucial for keeping buses safe, reliable, and on the road, supporting fleet operations during early morning shifts.

Requirements

Hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Enjoys both managing people and rolling up their sleeves to get the job done.
Remain flexible as this shift works early morning to support fleet operations.
Earn TIA Level 2 Certification within 2 weeks of hire.
Complete TIA Level 3 Certification within 2 years.

Responsibilities

Supervise and mentor teammates at transit locations.
Set clear expectations, provide feedback, and ensure safe, high-quality 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.
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.

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
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.