Job Title

Lead E-Bike and Community Shop Mechanic

Company / Organization

bike works by p:ear

Job Description

bike works by p:ear
bike works by p:ear is seeking an experienced and community-minded Lead E-Bike and Community Shop Mechanic to support our nonprofit bike shop and youth internship program in East Portland. This position combines high-quality bicycle and e-bike repair with mentorship, relationship-building, and community engagement.
The ideal candidate is a skilled mechanic who values accessible transportation, enjoys working collaboratively, and is excited to support young people in developing both technical and professional skills. This role requires strong traditional bicycle mechanic experience alongside hands-on knowledge of modern e-bike systems.

Position: Lead E-Bike and Community Shop Mechanic
1 FTE: Tuesday-Saturday. Requires occasional evenings and Sundays
Reports To: p:ear Works Director & Shop Manager
Compensation: $60,463 + benefits: Benefits include 3 wks. paid vacation, health, dental, 2% Simple IRA match, short-term disability, 8 paid sick days

Bike Mechanic Job Description

As our E-bike mechanic, you are a dynamic individual who will help support our non-profit community bike shop and youth internship program in East Portland. We are seeking a skilled and motivated E-Bicycle Mechanic to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong proficiency with modern bicycle and e-bike technology. You’ll play a crucial role in ensuring customer satisfaction by delivering high-quality service, ensuring safety, and keeping e-bikes in peak condition

The ideal candidate is an experienced and highly competent bicycle mechanic who is equally passionate about community impact, mentorship, and accessible transportation. They are comfortable working independently, thrive in a collaborative nonprofit environment, and bring both strong traditional bicycle mechanic skills and modern e-bike technical expertise.

Core Qualifications
• Minimum 3 years professional bicycle mechanic experience preferred
• Minimum 1 year professional e-bike mechanic experience required
• Strong proficiency servicing traditional bicycle systems and modern e-bike technology
• Experience working in a professional bicycle retail or service environment
• Familiarity with major e-bike systems such as Bosch, Shimano STEPS, Brose, Yamaha, or similar platforms
• Commitment to safe battery handling and thorough repair safety inspections
• Excellent customer service, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage workflow in a busy community shop
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, trauma-informed care, and compassionate engagement with youth and community members
• Ability to mentor and positively support youth interns from diverse backgrounds
• UBI, BBI, Bosch, Shimano STEPS, or similar certifications preferred
• Valid driver’s license required

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Exemplifies compassion and understanding around the barriers of homelessness and underrepresented populations in the community
• Maintain an organized and efficient work environment
• Proficiently execute assembly, repairs and maintenance for all types of bicycles, particularly used and older bicycles
• Represent bike works and p:ear and its mission positively and professionally
• Identify barriers and recommend solutions to better serve the community
• Teach and model safe and professional mechanic practices for youth interns
• Break down technical concepts into accessible, age-appropriate instruction
• Support interns in developing confidence, accountability, and workplace readiness
• Collaborates with PCEF grant manager around grant reporting

Technical Qualifications
• Minimum 3 years professional bicycle mechanic experience preferred
• Minimum 1 year hands-on professional e-bike mechanic experience required
• Advanced proficiency diagnosing and repairing traditional (“acoustic”) bicycle systems including:
o drivetrains
o hydraulic brakes
o wheel truing
o hub and bottom bracket systems
o headset/fork service
o suspension setup and maintenance
• Experience diagnosing and servicing e-bike electrical systems including:
o motors
o batteries
o displays
o wiring harnesses
o firmware/software updates
o torque and cadence sensors
• Familiarity with major e-bike systems such as Bosch, Shimano STEPS, Brose, Yamaha, Bafang, SRAM, etc.
• Ability to safely troubleshoot electrical/mechanical integration issues
• Ability to accurately document repairs and communicate technical issues clearly to customers and staff
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues on a wide range of e-bike systems
• Perform firmware updates and manufacturer-recommended diagnostics when applicable
• Maintain service records and communicate repair timelines clearly
• Stay current on evolving e-bike technologies and service standards
• Support fleet maintenance for program and community-use bicycles
• Assist in developing preventative maintenance schedules for e-bike fleets

Shop Operations
• Assist Shop Manager with a variety of tasks, including maintaining an inventory of new and used parts, placing orders with distributors as needed, maintaining shop tools and restocking as necessary
• Assist customers in the shop with purchases and bicycle repairs during sales
• Strong proficiency with bicycle tech

Community Programming
• Help maintain and support SRTS e-bike programs
• Build and sustain relationships with the East Portland community
• Represent p:ear and its mission positively and professionally
• Work on integrating and developing long term proposed strategies: community outreach, youth and adult classes and bicycle programs
• Participate in Sunday Parkways, Free Bikes 4 Kids, as well as the occasional Community bike ride events (Safe Routes to School, Oregon Walkways etc.)

p:ear Intern Support
• Develop healthy, mentoring relationships with youth interns
• Maintain appropriate boundaries

Physical 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

• Able to sit or stand and walk throughout the scheduled work shift
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 75 lbs

Travel
Some local travel expected for this position.

AAP/EEO Statement
It is the policy of p:ear to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, p:ear will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

How to Apply

Cover letters and resumes can be sent to: nathan@bikeworkspdx.org with “Bike Works Mechanic” in the subject line. This position will remain open until filled. Email only, no phone calls please – phone calls will not be returned.

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Job Title

Shipping Specialist

Company / Organization

Velotech, Inc.

Job Description

At Velotech, our goal is to get people out on their bikes. Whether it is road, trail or gravel we want to help people get out there and do it in the right gear. What started as a local bike club selling its excess imported tires has grown into one of the most extensive online retailers for tires, components, gear and nearly all other cycling-related products.

With our headquarters located in the city at the heart of cycling in the USA, beautiful Portland, Oregon. We have miles of cycling-friendly bike highways, trails, gravel roads and mountains, all in our backyard. Our entire team are avid riders ranging from the daily commuter to the local racer and the professional cyclist.
$18 – $19 an hour
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 are 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.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch and sit for extended periods of time, as well as climb ladders.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This description is intended to provide only the basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, ability and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:
– Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/LTD, EAP as well as a few other voluntary options.
– PTO, Floating Holidays, Sick Time
– Employee Discounts. Not just at Velotech but also at our parent company Backcountry.com (and a few others).
– A great team to work with, where your ideas matter and you can participate in decision making and grow in the company.

Velotech, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws.

How to Apply

If interested, please click on the link below to apply. If the link is not working, you can also copy and paste into your browser or go to Velotech.com employment page.

https://jobs.lever.co/cscgeneration-2/d2248fb1-0871-4b9f-96da-c4e87606ffdb