Bus Tire Technician - San Rafael, CA

About the role

This bus tire technician position provides a safety sensitive role in bus maintenance, ensuring the tires are DOT compliant on the city buses that people ride for Work, Pleasure, and Play. When you join the Leasing team, you become family. With the average tenure at the company being 10.3 years, you'll have an opportunity to truly make an impact within the Mileage organization. Our pace of work enables fast learning and fosters an environment where you can stretch yourself, making that impact.

Responsibilities

• Work performed at customer location designated tire shop, alongside customers mechanics with a focus on ensuring that tires are reliable and safe
• Collaborate with assigned administrators and customer staff to accurately document work performed
• Maintain customer tire inventory from cradle to grave and everything in between by utilizing best inventory management practices
• Monitor tire maintenance through periodic tire inspections, utilizing specialized software and a combination of electronic digital devices
• Maintain and repair all customer tires according to industry standards
• Perform dynamic tire balancing, tire and wheel assembly changes, regrooving, inflation maintenance, utilizing best in class tire related machinery
• Maintain shop safety and cleanness through good housing practices

Qualifications

• Position may require flexibility to work scheduled shifts, including nights and weekends
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship now or in the future
• Ability to perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time, which may include light and heavy lifting, including tires and wheels, standing, bending, and squatting
• Commitment to follow all safety procedures and work in a safe manner
• Mechanical aptitude as well as strong oral and written communication ability
• A self-starter and willing to take the initiative, able and willing to work without direct supervision, and be willing to attend appropriate training sessions

Preferred qualifications

• High School or GED preferred
• Previous commercial tire experience

Pay

The starting pay for this position is $28.00/hr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage
• Wellness program and employee assistance program
• Company paid life insurance
• 401(k) with company matching up to 5%
• Paid vacation (starting at 10 days per year)
• Sick time (starting at 10 days per year)
• Tuition reimbursement ($5,250 for graduate and $3,000 for undergraduate)
• Employee discounts including tire discounts
• Vocational on-the-job training provided; no experience necessary
• Annual wage increases based on performance
• Uniforms and personal protective equipment are provided
• Opportunity for growth as a professional where you can advance your career