Job purpose
BridgeStone: General Worker: The purpose of this position is to ensure that all the tyres are maintained
Job Details: BridgeStone: General Worker
JobReq ID: 52266
Type of work: On site
Type of contract: Open-ended/permanent
Full/Part Time: Full time
Location: Burgersfort, ZA
Tyre Maintenance
- All vehicles to leave the yard with tyres as per SLA.
- Conduct pressure maintenance and correctly capture pressure readings on Survey Sheet.
- Capture tread depth readings over three sections of the tread area and capture on Survey Sheet.
- Fit all wheel positions with valve caps and on all dual positions a valve extension.
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- All tyre movements are captured on a Tyre Change Slip.
- Remove smooth tyres and match tread, size and status mismatches.
- Remove tyres with a pressure reading under a 15% of the recommended pressure and check for irregularities.
- Brand tyres as per Bridgestone Commercial and Client agreement.
- Torque all wheel positions at least once a month.
- Report all wheel defects with a Tyre Action Report.
- Inspect and clean rims before fitting tyres.
Stock
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- Stock is taken on a daily basis in a Bridgestone Commercial Stock Book.
- Stock must be taken by size and brand number.
- Report daily stock to Customer. (Sign off Stock Sheet)
- All tyres in stock must have a brand number for identification.
Health & Safety
- Correctly lift motor vehicle.
- Utilize correct tools for the job.
- Correctly fit tyres to rim.
- Fit wheels on to motor vehicles correctly.
- Always dressed in Bridgestone Commercial PPE.
- Handle tools with care and keep them clean at all times.
- Ensure work area and yard is always clean.
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- Dressing rooms are always presentable and neat.
- Tyres are neatly packed and clearly marked for easy identification.
- Comply with the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Ensure Personal Protective Equipment and facilities provided by the company are in good and clean working condition
Administration: BridgeStone: General Worker
- Capture tyre survey info in a Bridgestone Commercial Survey Book.
- Capture all tyre movements in a Bridgestone Commercial Tyre Change Slip Book.
- Keep a Branding Register of all tyres branded.
- All paperwork must be stored in a save dry place.
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Customer Liaison
- Identify all Maintenance Related Problems and report to the Customer.
- Maintain a good working relationship with the customer.
- Undertake all reasonable requests and instructions, given verbally or in writing that falls within the parameters of own line of duty.
- Ensure customer satisfaction at all times
General Responsibilities: BridgeStone: General Worker
- Torque wrench spring relax after use.
- Lubricate impact on daily basis.
- Drain water traps and compressor daily.
- Clean and store equipment daily.
- Compliance to health and safety procedures on site.
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Bridgestone BEHAVIORS:
Qualified candidates for this important position will therefore need to demonstrate the following:
- Agility – to work in a matrix and complex environment where change happens at a rapid pace
- Courage – to share ideas, think out of the box
- Ownership – to see the bigger picture and take ownership by thinking and acting beyond the role
Education
- National Senior Certificate
Experience
- Proficiency in English
- Two years tyre experience