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Trek and BCycle is an awesome place to work, with amazing benefits for all employees. We build only products we love, provide incredible hospitality to our customers, and change the world by getting more people on bikes. When you’re on our team, you’re taken care of, encouraged to learn and grow, and given lots of opportunities to do so. Give us your best, and we’ll give it right back. Sound pretty sweet? Then come join us!
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Company Summary
Trek Bicycle is a global leader in the design and manufacture of bicycles and related products. Trek believes the bicycle can be a simple solution to many of the world’s most complex problems and is committed to breaking down the barriers that prevent people from using bicycles more often for transportation, recreation, and inspiration.
Established in 2008, BCycle is a proven and capable vendor of high quality, reliable bike share equipment and technology. BCycle launched its first large scale bike share system on Earth Day 2010, when the Denver, CO program went live. Since then, BCycle has launched bike share systems in over 50 cities, building its reputation as a long-term, reliable, invested community partner dedicated to changing communities by getting more people on bikes with innovative bike share equipment and technology. Fully owned by Trek Bicycle, a privately held family-and employee-owned business established in Waterloo, Wisconsin in 1976, BCycle is the only bike share service provider with direct ties to a globally recognized bicycle manufacturer with a robust, international supply chain and direct e-bike partnership with best-in-class suppliers such as Bosch.
Position Description
Santa Cruz BCycle is looking for an energetic, self-motivated mechanic to join the team to help maintain and grow our fleet of e-bikes. We are looking for someone with strong bike mechanic skills – who loves problem solving and wrenching on bikes. We are building an awesome team and are looking for people with a positive and friendly attitude to join us! As employees of Trek Bicycle, Santa Cruz BCycle team members are eligible for employee product discounts.
Position Responsibilities
- Inspect and evaluate electric bicycles for safety, function and cleanliness
- Prioritize and lead e-bike repairs in shop to ensure that BCycle Electric bikes are returned to operation in good condition as soon as possible
- Oversee in-field inspection maintenance (two-week inspection tickets) during operation season
- Lead off-season bike overhauls and mid-season overhauls and assist with training other staff
- Lead new bike assembly and assist in training other staff
- Help collect repair data to achieve continuous improvement in fleet reliability
- Maintain clean and organized tools and shop workspace
- Keep inventory of tools and replacement parts needed for in-season maintenance and off-season bike overhauls
- Seek continuous improvements and make suggestions (great ideas come from anywhere)
- Work under guidance of Tech Operation Manager
- Perform as BCycle Tech as needed to support field operations including but not limited to balancing system, performing battery swaps, kiosk battery swaps, event support, and other necessary BCycle Tech tasks (as listed below)
Position Requirements
- Impressive attention to detail and proven bike mechanic experience
- The position does not require a degree, but a clean driving record is a must
- Must be able to lift 55 lbs. or more regularly throughout the workday
- Positive attitude and self-motivation are a requirement to Get Stuff Done
- Small team skills and a willingness to have fun while completing the goals are a must!
- Evening and weekend availability and flexible scheduling
- Schedule will vary depending on the season
Compensation
Starting at $20/hr
Compensation Range
Hourly Rate $19.00 - $23.00
Trek and BCycle Benefits
- Flexible and fun company culture
- Competitive health care
- PPO & HDHP medical plan options, Dental insurance, Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Free life insurance & optional term life insurance
- Competitive vacation package
- 401(k) with match and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP)
- 12 weeks of maternity leave with 100% pay
- Paid company holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $15,000! (Undergraduate & Masters programs)
- Employee discounts on all product
- Deep partner retail discounts
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. Trek strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.
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