Post by flyrideshector on Sept 15, 2022 22:09:42 GMT -6
Hello PBMA Mechanics! Fly Rides is one of the largest Electric Bike retailers in the U.S., with B&M locations as well as a large eCommerce presence, and we're looking for an experienced bike tech who is looking for part-time or full-time work at our new Calabasas, CA location.
A little bit more about Fly Rides:
We only curate the best eBikes on the market for mountain bikers, commuters and leisure riders.
We are super passionate about sharing the electric bike lifestyle with our customers! Our team of A-game players approaches our work with enthusiasm, passion, and focus to consistently be the best at what we offer.
We started Fly Rides because in our experience, exploring the world from the saddle of a bicycle is hands-down the best way to see, smell, and feel the world outside. Why eBikes? We believe biking should be for everyone, not just those who are lucky enough to have the time and high level of fitness necessary to explore on an acoustic bike.
Why would you want to join the Fly Rides team?
Because you value autonomy. This is a big one for us and our team members. Fly Rides does not operate with a management style of being very heavy on micromanaging. Once properly trained on our systems and given your directives/core activities, we give you the tools, support and space to get the job done. We are a very collaborative team and if you’re having issues with something, then often times another team member will be happy to assist you.
Because you value a positive and supportive work environment. This point kind of speaks for itself, but as a team, we are pretty upbeat and pumped about what we do. We work hard together to accomplish our goals and give our customers best in class experience, and support each other in the process.
Because you want to be a part of a growing industry and company. At Fly Rides, we do things a little different than your average bike shop. We approach our biz with more of a startup mentality, looking for ways to change and improve the way things are done in the bike world, which is one reason we were turned on to eBikes. When they first came out, they were pretty much BSO’s (bike shaped objects), but we now have options that are high performance bicycles. Whether traditional bike enthusiasts like it or not, ebikes are here and will most likely make up 30-50% of bikes sold in the U.S. within 10 years. Germany and Netherlands are already over 50%. It’s the largest and fastest growing segment in the bike industry and we’re looking for team members who are ready to embrace this new technology that augments the cycling experience! This growth and openness also means that we are not a stagnant organization and there is opportunity to not just grow professionally, but financially as well! *
Because you like to ride. Since both of our locations are located on trail heads, our team finds themselves riding before and after work as a group. We want someone who rides so they can share the stoke with the customer and who can enjoy the trails we offer. Everyone needs a break while at the office, so you might as well take a break on high-end eMTBs on great trails!
Who are we looking for?
We’re looking for a full-time or part time team member who is tech focused and has experience with bike mechanics. This is an opportunity to join a great team at our newest location.
Requirements:
Must have a valid drivers license.
Bike Mechanic Skills you will need to possess and feel comfortable doing:
- New bike builds, including setting suspension for customer
- Full tune-ups, including replacing cables and housing as needed
- Derailleur setup and adjustment
- Mechanical disc brakes- installation, adjustment, and rotor tuning
- Hydraulic brakes- bleeds and adjustments
- Converting bikes to tubeless
- Basic wheel truing
- Customer interfacing - fitting a customer to a new ebike
The following skills would be awesome!
- Ability to repair/rebuild suspension shocks
- Ability to work on bottom brackets
- Basic understanding of electrical currents & wiring
- The right candidate would ideally possess the following attributes, in no particular order:
Communicative: Our business relies on all of our team members communicating throughout the day with each other. You will need to respond promptly to messages, and keep the rest of the team updated on the status of your work and projects as well as communicating to your team priorities.
Open minded: We believe in getting more people on bikes! Electric bikes make cycling fun and accessible for more people, and we are all for them. Bike purists who don’t embrace the ebike revolution will not be a good fit with our company.
Self-motivated: If you don’t already plan your day, then go ahead and rule yourself out. We’re looking for someone who wakes up each day with an agenda and knows how to execute on it.
Sharp: We’re not talking academia here, but the type of calculating sharpness you’ll need to absorb information, make intelligent decisions & then execute.
Organized and Detail Oriented: We have a busy shop with a lot of moving parts, and you will need to keep track of service projects, orders, and shipping. We will train you and provide the tools, but you'll need to keep your project management tools updated. We currently rely on Lightspeed, Salesforce, and Trello for this.
Teachable: Big egos need not apply. We’re looking for a team member who knows how to absorb and apply what we teach them quickly & efficiently without being defensive. We run a very collaborative organization and are very open about offering critical feedback to help our team members grow. You should consider yourself a quick learner and have a general curiosity about things and how they work and wanting to be a part of an organization that is consistently striving to be better.
Earnest: When you commit to something, are you determined to see it through? Are you sincere and resolute in that commitment? Do you take pride in doing a job well?
Trustworthy: Most people will just gloss over this one, but do yourself a favor and be honest with yourself so you don’t waste our time or yours. If you’re not trustworthy, we’ll sniff this out before long and if you are, it will be apparent. We highly value and reward team members we trust!
Positive: Are you consistently upbeat and enthusiastic even when circumstances would make most others feel otherwise? Having a positive and optimistic mindset will allow you to better deal with situations as they arise.
- Do you have strong ability to work independently?
- Are you self-motivated?
- Do you look for ways to add value?
- Are you a quick learner, with some mechanical, technological, sales aptitude?
- Do you have the ability to work in a fast-paced setting?
- Do you have strong multitasking skills?
- Do you have strong time management skills?
Compensation: $17-22/hr depending upon experience
Benefits once hired as a long term employee: (minimum 1 year working at the shop).
- PTO, including major holidays
- 401K participation and matching
- Continuing education and outside training
- Employee Bike program
- Wholesale parts and accessories
- Team rides and outside events
We now have two locations and are growing very quickly. We are looking for someone incredibly solid who is looking for a long term position, and who can join the team to help us continue to make Fly Rides the premier eBike shop in Southern California.
Please include cover letter, resume, and a minimum of 2 work references and email it to our Head of Service, Hector Salcedo, at support@flyridesusa.com. Generic resumes/cover letters will be ignored. Please apply with the specific intent to get this job as we are looking to hire as soon as possible.
Check out our YouTube channel: Fly Rides USA. Who knows, you may be the next person to star in our newest video!
Check out our YouTube channel: Fly Rides USA. Who knows, you may be the next person to star in our newest video!
Thanks for your interest and we look forward to hopefully having you join the team!
Additional Information
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
Bonus pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
Calabasas, CA 91302: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
Mechanic experience: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: One location