Job Description

Salary: $20.00

ABOUT SHIFT TRANSIT

Shift Transit Inc. is a leading mobility operations company, overseeing 60,000 mobility assets on a daily basis, including scooters, bikes, carsharing vehicles, and micro transit/paratransit vans. We partner with private, public, and non-profit clients to provide day-to-day fleet management, marketing, and customer service support for a wide array of mobility programs. As the operator of Bike Share Toronto, Shift Transit manages 9,000+ bikes and 700+ stations that cover across the City of Toronto. Shift Transit, with its partner PBSC Urban Solutions, has years of experience planning, implementing, and operating bike-sharing programs across North America. Through careful planning and collaboration with our clients in each city, we take pride in delivering an excellent experience to both our riders and our clients.

SHIFT TRANSIT INC. LIFE

Our office is located near Lakeshore / Carlaw, with a flexible approach to hybrid work depending on the requirements of your role. You will work hard, have a lot of responsibility, you will be challenged daily, and work side-by-side with the senior leadership as you learn and grow within the company. We are a small but powerful team of industry experts. We work hard but love to celebrate wins. Working within a team environment is extremely important to us, and it should be to you too.

Primary Responsibilities

Inspect, repair and service our fleet of bikes
Make request for additional parts/ supplies
Assembling/ disassembling different types of bicycles
Wheel building, wheel truing, tire changing Maintain KPIs for the Bike Shop
Oversee and coach employees
Submit performance and progress reports
Fluent with Inventory and Materials Management concepts, such as inventory control and analysis, material lead times, usage analysis
Develops and implements standard work procedures to continually improve overall team productivity
Responsible for safe work practices
Be able to make decisions based on knowledge and experience
Crank arm replacement, changing derailleurs, headset overhaul, chain check and replacement
Changing brakes, brakes and shift levers, cables
Deliver exceptional support to your team to achieve performance targets
Maintain a clean and safe work environment
Must complete all internal training requirements.
Maintain a safe and organized workspace, following standard operating procedures
Respond to directives from the management team
All other duties as assigned

Requirements and Qualifications

Must be able to lift upto 75 pounds
Must have the ability to bend, crawl, stoop and stand for long periods of time
Must be willing to work in all weather conditions year-round
Must be available to work a varied schedule of days, evenings, weekends and/or holidays
Must have great human relations skills, written and verbal communication skills, decision making and organizational skills
Advanced knowledge and of parts and maintenance procedures
Must be comfortable riding a bike in an urban environment
Must possess a valid drivers license
Proven experience as a Mechanic or in a similar role is preferred.
Strong understanding of mechanical systems, tools, and equipment.
Familiarity with diagnostic equipment and repair tools.
Ability to read technical manuals and schematics effectively.
Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment.
Certification from a recognized trade school or equivalent experience is a plus.

Additional Information

Shift Transit Toronto is committed to fostering a positive and progressive culture with a workforce that is representative of the population it serves. Applications from women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minority group members are encouraged.

Other Considerations

All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities to accomplish company key performance indicators (KPI)
Shift Transit Inc is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a positive and progressive culture with a workforce that is representative of the population it serves

SHIFT TRANSIT

Open Positions

Bike Mechanic