OTR Tyre Fitter

OTR Tyre FitterPOSITION SNAPSHOTJobReq ID: 55284Type of work: On siteType of contract: Open-ended/permanentFull/Part Time: Full timeLocation:Rosh Pinah, NAABOUT USBridgestone 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.ABOUT THE ROLEJob PurposeTo safely transport, fit, and maintain Off-The-Road (OTR) Tyres on mining equipment. This role involves working closely with site supervisors and maintenance teams to ensure optimal Tyre performance, minimizing downtime, and maintaining high safety standards.Responsibilities:Transport tyres, tools, and equipment to and from site using company vehiclesFit, remove, and repair OTR tyres on heavy mining machineryConduct routine inspections of tyres and identify wear, damage, or defectsEnsure all work is carried out in accordance with site safety proceduresMaintain accurate records of work completed and tyre conditionsAssist with breakdowns and emergency tyre repairs on-siteHandle and operate tyre-fitting equipment and tools correctlyMaintain housekeeping of work areas and company vehiclesCommunicate effectively with supervisors and clients on job progressAdhere to all company policies, procedures, and legal requirementsQualifications & Experience RequiredEducation, Master, other certification:Standard 7 or equivalentValid Code (BE) driver’s licence (essential)Relevant tyre fitting (OTR)Experience (years):Minimum 2–5 years’ experience in tyre fitting, preferably with OTR tyresExperience working in a mining environment will be advantageousTechnical Skills:Knowledge of OTR tyre fitting, repairs, and maintenanceAbility to operate tyre handler and fitting equipmentUnderstanding of safety standards within mining environmentsLanguages Skills:Basic proficiency in English & Afrikaans (spoken and written)Soft/Behavioral Skills:Strong attention to safety and detailGood communication and teamwork skillsAbility to work under pressure and in demanding environmentsReliable, punctual, and disciplinedWillingness to work shifts, overtime, and remote locationsWHAT WE OFFERAt Bridgestone, what really matter 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 payment; 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.We are committed to create an even more inclusive culture that advances equity, embraces individuality, and helps our increasingly diverse teammates, customers, and communities thrive, by providing equal opportunities in employment. This means that all job applicants and members of staff will receive equal treatment and that we will not discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, color, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age.➜ Explore Our Career Site