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Technical Service Representative jobs with green card sponsorship are available through the EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based categories, which require PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor. Employers must document prevailing wage compliance and complete a recruitment test before sponsoring permanent residence for qualified foreign professionals in this role.
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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
Engineering & Science
Position Summary
As an Associate Technical Service Representative, you will join the Bandag team and participate in a comprehensive training program designed to prepare you to manage a dedicated territory independently. This exciting technical role provides hands-on experience with industrial retread equipment and requires travel throughout the assigned territory. Training will require each new teammate to spend several months in Muscatine, IA and occasionally in the field with another TSR, returning home on weekends. During the training period, travel is expected to range between 50% and 75%. A company vehicle is provided after training is complete.
Pay Range: $55,100.00 - $85,400.00
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
You will focus on ensuring maximum uptime, efficiency, and quality for our Bandag Dealer Franchise locations by providing technical expertise, training, and project management.
- Equipment Service and Uptime
- Install, troubleshoot, and repair complex industrial retread equipment (electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems).
- Perform routine equipment calibrations and install hardware/software kits.
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Train dealer personnel on the proper operation and maintenance of all major retread equipment to maximize service life and productivity.
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Plant Installation and Modification
- Manage plant installation and modification projects from initiation to completion, including equipment, beam, and monorail systems.
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Coordinate and meet with external contractors to ensure project timelines and specifications are met.
-
Quality and Operational Excellence
- Conduct Bandag Systems Audits and UPS Audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and franchise agreements.
-
Analyze plant production data, identify productivity constraints, and develop action plans to drive operational improvements and quality Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
-
Dealer Support and Management
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with Bandag dealers and Area Management Teams.
- Contribute to 3-year strategic resource (SR) plans and provide ongoing support for material flow and production efficiency.
- Document all dealer visits and service activities accurately.
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Minimum of an Associate's Degree in a technical field (e.g., Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related coursework) or equivalent relevant experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field is preferred.
- Military experience/training in electronics or electrical systems will be considered equivalent to an Associate's degree.
Technical Skills: Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair complex electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
Soft Skills: Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills with the ability to effectively train others.
At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be
We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they feel safe bringing their chosen version of themselves 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. 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.
- An effective and inclusive team.
Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider all individuals for employment based on their unique merit and without regard to 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.
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
Engineering & Science
Position Summary
As an Associate Technical Service Representative, you will join the Bandag team and participate in a comprehensive training program designed to prepare you to manage a dedicated territory independently. This exciting technical role provides hands-on experience with industrial retread equipment and requires travel throughout the assigned territory. Training will require each new teammate to spend several months in Muscatine, IA and occasionally in the field with another TSR, returning home on weekends. During the training period, travel is expected to range between 50% and 75%. A company vehicle is provided after training is complete.
Pay Range: $55,100.00 - $85,400.00
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
You will focus on ensuring maximum uptime, efficiency, and quality for our Bandag Dealer Franchise locations by providing technical expertise, training, and project management.
- Equipment Service and Uptime
- Install, troubleshoot, and repair complex industrial retread equipment (electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems).
- Perform routine equipment calibrations and install hardware/software kits.
-
Train dealer personnel on the proper operation and maintenance of all major retread equipment to maximize service life and productivity.
-
Plant Installation and Modification
- Manage plant installation and modification projects from initiation to completion, including equipment, beam, and monorail systems.
-
Coordinate and meet with external contractors to ensure project timelines and specifications are met.
-
Quality and Operational Excellence
- Conduct Bandag Systems Audits and UPS Audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and franchise agreements.
-
Analyze plant production data, identify productivity constraints, and develop action plans to drive operational improvements and quality Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
-
Dealer Support and Management
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with Bandag dealers and Area Management Teams.
- Contribute to 3-year strategic resource (SR) plans and provide ongoing support for material flow and production efficiency.
- Document all dealer visits and service activities accurately.
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Minimum of an Associate's Degree in a technical field (e.g., Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related coursework) or equivalent relevant experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field is preferred.
- Military experience/training in electronics or electrical systems will be considered equivalent to an Associate's degree.
Technical Skills: Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair complex electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
Soft Skills: Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills with the ability to effectively train others.
At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be
We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they feel safe bringing their chosen version of themselves 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. 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.
- An effective and inclusive team.
Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider all individuals for employment based on their unique merit and without regard to 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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Align your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3
Pull your O*NET profile for Technical Service Representative and cross-reference your degree and years of field experience against EB-2 and EB-3 requirements. A bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience can qualify under EB-2 even without a graduate degree.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating offers
Run your target city and job code through OFLC Wage Search before accepting any offer. PERM requires the employer to pay at or above the prevailing wage, so knowing Level I through Level IV rates strengthens your negotiating position and flags underfunding early.
Search for employers with PERM filing history
Use Migrate Mate to find employers who have filed PERM applications for Technical Service Representative roles. Targeting companies with verified green card sponsorship history dramatically shortens the vetting process and avoids employers who say they sponsor but have no documented track record.
Ask about PERM recruitment timing in interviews
PERM requires the employer to run a full recruitment test before DOL certifies the application. Ask hiring managers whether they've started the prevailing wage determination and whether legal counsel is already engaged, since delays at this stage can add months to your timeline.
Secure your priority date documentation early
Once your employer files the I-140 and USCIS approves it, record your priority date immediately. If you're from India or China, check the Visa Bulletin monthly, as per-country backlogs can affect when your I-485 or consular interview becomes available.
Understand AC21 portability before changing jobs
If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more and you receive a new offer in a same or similar occupation, AC21 portability lets you change employers without losing your place in line. Confirm the occupational similarity with an immigration attorney before accepting.
Green Card Technical Service Representative: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Technical Service Representative qualify for both EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree and skilled workers with at least two years of experience, which fits most Technical Service Representative roles. EB-2 applies if the position requires an advanced degree or if you hold a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in the field. Your employer's attorney will determine which category the job description supports before filing PERM.
How does green card sponsorship for this role differ from H-1B sponsorship?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary status. For Technical Service Representative roles, the employer must file PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, which includes a prevailing wage determination and a formal recruitment test to show no qualified U.S. workers were available. H-1B visa requires an LCA but no recruitment test. Green card sponsorship also involves per-country numerical limits, so nationals of high-demand countries may wait years before an immigrant visa becomes available.
What does the PERM recruitment test require the employer to do?
The employer must conduct a good-faith recruitment campaign, typically including job postings in a Sunday newspaper, on a state workforce agency site, and in three additional recruitment channels such as job fairs or professional journals. DOL reviews whether any minimally qualified U.S. workers applied and were rejected for unlawful reasons. The entire recruitment window must be completed before the employer submits the PERM application.
How do I find Technical Service Representative employers who actually sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified PERM filing history for Technical Service Representative and similar roles, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never sponsored before. Filtering by role and location lets you focus your applications on employers who have already demonstrated willingness and capacity to complete the PERM process for this occupation.
What happens to my green card case if I change jobs after my I-140 is approved?
Two separate rules apply depending on where you are in the process. Once your original I-140 is approved, your priority date can carry over to a new employer's I-140 in the same or similar occupation. Separately, if your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you change to a same or similar occupation without restarting the process. Confirm occupational similarity with an immigration attorney before making any move.