Bicycle Mechanic

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Title: Bicycle Mechanic (Part-time, Monday-Thursday OR Tuesday-Friday 8:00am-2:30pm)

Reports to: Field Operations Supervisor

Location: Las Vegas

Founded in 2014, Bike Transit is a woman-owned business that operates and manages the Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas bike share programs as well as a nationwide customer service call center. Our mission is to operate bike share systems that create connections in our communities and protect our planet. Bike Transit employees provide safe, seamless, reliable, and memorable customer experiences, and create mutually-rewarding relationships with our riders, suppliers, and clients. We are currently looking for a dedicated Bicycle Mechanic to join our team

The Bicycle Mechanic will assist in the inspection, maintenance, repair, and assembly of our fleet of bike share bikes. Reporting to the Field Operations Supervisor, you will complete monthly in-field safety checks on all bikes as well as assist with in-shop service and repair work. A portion of this position will require bicycle riding and outdoor work. You will receive full training on the specific maintenance requirements of the bicycles, but you should have experience working in mechanically and technically minded environments. Bike shop experience is preferred but not necessary. You must be a courteous driver who understands the importance of safe driving. Additionally, the ability to critically think about how moving parts work together as a system is a must.

Core Responsibilities:

• Assemble, maintain, and repair fleet of bicycles for bike share system.

• Complete annual refurbishments on fleet.

• Conduct monthly safety checks on fleet in warehouse and outside.

• Ride a bicycle to perform in-field repair and inspection work; will require 2 or more days of field work per week.

• Diligently maintain accurate service repairs for all work completed.

• Follow procedural guidelines and company policies for all work performed.

• While in the field, interacts with bike share passholders and the public in a friendly and professional manner.

• Work under the guidance of the direct supervisor and/or General Manager.

Additional Responsibilities: 

• Assist in the assembly and programming of new bikes as our system expands.

• Maintain and repair mechanical and electronic components of bikes as needed to manufacturer specifications.

• While performing field work, communicate with Supervisor regarding location and condition of equipment

• Perform preventative maintenance.

• Perform commuter benefit repairs for qualifying BTS staff.

• Communicate with other staff and supervisors to affect improvements.

• Give and receive feedback to other team members.

• Other duties as assigned.

Daily Tasks:  

• Repair bikes in workshop, completing maintenance tickets as repairs are finished.

Weekly Tasks: 

• Conduct field safety checks on bikes at stations.

• Organize and clean work bench and shop.

• Complete annual refurbishments on bikes as needed.

• Assist with managing inventory.

• Have check-in with supervisor.

Monthly Tasks:

 

• Participate in team meetings.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Bicycle mechanic experience preferred -hands on, technical experience necessary

• Other mechanical backgrounds considered.

• Proven technical and mechanical aptitude, innovation and critical thinking.

• Must be a team player with a positive attitude.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency with computers and the ability to learn new software.

• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and can deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.

• Ability to follow instructions, respond to managements direction and solicit feedback to improve performance.

• Highly organized.

• An eye for safety in everyday tasks.

• Excitement and interest in bike sharing.

• Sense of humor.

Physical Requirements and Special Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Frequently bend, stoop, and twist throughout the day

• Requires the ability to regularly lift objects up to 50+ lbs and carry objects of this weight for distances up to 150 ft

• Requires the ability to perform work while standing for prolonged periods of time.

• Repetitive motion required of the wrists, hands, or fingers occasionally throughout the workday

• Requires working and riding a bicycle outdoors in various temperatures including rain, cold and heat conditions.

• Comfortable with working in busy outdoor urban environments.

• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance in accordance with company and department policy.

• This is a full-time position expected to work 32 hours per week (4 days per week, 8 hours per day). Some hours outside of this, including nights and weekends may be required.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D

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