Bus Tire Service Team Leader

Company: Bridgestone
Location: Albany
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job 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 hands on leader who thrives in a fast paced 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. What You’ll Do This role is ideal for someone who likes variety—balancing leadership, administrative tasks, and hands on 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. Expected hourly rate: $27-$28/hour Pay Range: $27.72 - $47.84 Responsibilities Lead & Support a Team 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. Hands?On 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. Minimum Qualifications 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. 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. 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.

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