Becky Jo’s Carfree Life: We Have Hourly Rates

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TFW you’re carfree but you need a car.
(Photo: Becky Jo)

Here’s the thing: I’m new to cycling as my main mode of transportation; but like each of you, there are things I am proficient at, and the sewing world is one of those things. So, when two weeks after getting rid of my car, I had to go to Tualatin to transport 54 bolts of fabric back to North Portland (about 20 miles, with hills), this presented a conundrum.

No worries, I said. We have a contingency plan for this, I said.

Our budget is set up to handle a Zipcar rental every now and again, and if used efficiently we figured should only be needed one or two times a month, tops. I researched it and set it up after the CarMax/Lyft revelation in the first post. I live by University of Portland, so I have three or four close Zipcars as easy options. This time around, I figured I’d get it for a full 24 hours, that way I could pick up the 54 bolts, drop off 54 bolts, drop off college kid’s really heavy dumbbell set at PSU, go to IKEA (because the standing desk I’ve been wanting is on sale), and get cat food/cat litter. No problem.

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Job: E-bike delivery – Dominos Pizza

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Job Title

E-bike delivery

Company / Organization

Dominos Pizza

Job Description

Dominos Pizza @1981 SW 4th ave Portland, OR 97201
Company supplied E-bike
Basic job duties for delivery position include but are not limited to; preparing and delivering customers order, taking customer orders both over the counter and phone, washing dishes, as well as light janitorial work.
Lunch and dinner shifts available
Full time and Part time available

How to Apply

email skealer@outlook.com
apply in person at store
online at jobs.dominos.com search for store at 1981 SW 4th ave Portland, OR 97201

Job: Shipping Specialist – Velotech, Inc.

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Job Title

Shipping Specialist

Company / Organization

Velotech, Inc.

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW: This position is responsible for picking, packing and shipping customer orders. Qualified Shipping Specialists also execute product put-away, clean their work area, execute physical counts, and available for general physical and/or minor administrative labor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
• Pick incoming web orders and warehouse pick up orders
• Pack and ship orders according to supervisor’s guidelines
• Maintain accurate inventory through regular cycle counting
• Assist receiving department with put away of new items
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace
• Assist with any projects, or assist in other departments as instructed by supervisor
• Perform all duties in a safe manner and report all safety concerns immediately to supervisor

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Wear closed toe shoes at all times in warehouse
• Be able to lift 25lbs above your head without assistance
• Stand for long periods of time
• Be able to lift 50lbs without assistance

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Solid knowledge of cycling products
• Ability to work in a high volume, fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently or with others to manage multiple task with minimal supervision.

How to Apply

To apply for this position please click on the link below
https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=4367&clientkey=F102FCECFB43ED66CAD0C8276CB962A9

Becky Jo’s Carfree Life: Gear Me Up

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female cyclist standing in wet weather gear with bike
All set for a grocery run.

We’ve established my Ready, Fire, Aim personality and the caveats that may entail. Don’t worry. We are just getting started.

For this one, we have to go back in time. Back when I commuted a very long time to work in a sea of cubicles and wanted a bike for weekend fun. This is five or six years ago, and I got a “road bike.” At the time I didn’t have any beef with REI and didn’t really know what “road bike” meant; it was a previous year’s clearance so price was nice, it would fit my frame, and it was aesthetically pleasing to me. That was truly the extent of my needs at the time.

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