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OTR Tyre Fitter

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JobReq ID:  55284
Type of work:  On site
Type of contract:  Open-ended/permanent
Full/Part Time:  Full time
Location: 

Rosh Pinah, NA

ABOUT US

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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Job Purpose

To 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 vehicles
  • Fit, remove, and repair OTR tyres on heavy mining machinery
  • Conduct routine inspections of tyres and identify wear, damage, or defects
  • Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with site safety procedures
  • Maintain accurate records of work completed and tyre conditions
  • Assist with breakdowns and emergency tyre repairs on-site
  • Handle and operate tyre-fitting equipment and tools correctly
  • Maintain housekeeping of work areas and company vehicles
  • Communicate effectively with supervisors and clients on job progress
  • Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and legal requirements

 

Qualifications & Experience Required

 

Education, Master, other certification:

 

  • Standard 7 or equivalent
  • Valid Code (BE) driver’s licence (essential)
  • Relevant tyre fitting (OTR)

 

Experience (years):

 

  • Minimum 2–5 years’ experience in tyre fitting, preferably with OTR tyres
  • Experience working in a mining environment will be advantageous
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Technical Skills:

 

  • Knowledge of OTR tyre fitting, repairs, and maintenance
  • Ability to operate tyre handler and fitting equipment
  • Understanding of safety standards within mining environments

 

Languages Skills:

 

  • Basic proficiency in English & Afrikaans (spoken and written)

Soft/Behavioral Skills:

 

  • Strong attention to safety and detail
  • Good communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and in demanding environments
  • Reliable, punctual, and disciplined
  • Willingness to work shifts, overtime, and remote locations

 

 

WHAT WE OFFER

At 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.

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