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Job: Customer Repair Strategist – Ruckus Composites
Job Title
Customer Repair Strategist
Company / Organization
Ruckus Composites
Job Description
We repair carbon-fiber bike frames at Ruckus Composites, but more so, we help fellow cyclists get back on the road through a clever mix of empathy and science.
As our Repair Strategist, you will likely have a love for bicycles, and in this role, you will be able to apply your knowledge and passion for cycling to helping guide customers through the repair process, from their initial email to their first ride back on their repaired bike, and everything else in-between.
Our repair solutions are smart and are derived from aerospace, so we are looking for someone who can humanly communicate technical information throughout all phases of the customer repair journey.
A successful candidate in this role will be comfortable working autonomously, making decisions, and owning the end-to-end customer relationship. There will be opportunities to progress into other roles and increased responsibilities in the future.
How to Apply
Learn more and then upload your resume.
https://ruckuscomp.com/repair_strategist
Job: Bike Department Manager & Mechanic, Sandpoint ID – Outdoor Experience
Job Title
Bike Department Manager & Mechanic, Sandpoint ID
Company / Organization
Outdoor Experience
Job Description
Outdoor Experience is looking for a Bike Department Manager! Founded in 1986, OE is an independent, female-owned specialty outdoor and bicycle shop located in downtown Sandpoint, Idaho. As a proud Trek and Electra dealer, OE is looking for someone to help us take our bike category to the next level. We are seeking an experienced mechanic who can oversee bike repair, inventory management, ordering, and more.
Sandpoint, Idaho is a beautiful mountain town nestled between Lake Pend Oreille and the Selkirk Mountains. Schweitzer Mountain Ski Area is 20 minutes from the shop and we have a flourishing trail community with an excellent network on the edge of town. We enjoy year-round recreation including killer shoulder-seasons. Outdoor Experience is a pillar of our downtown and we’re an integral part of our community. We host group rides, runs and educational opportunities.
This is a full-time (4 days a week), year-round position. We offer benefits, lots of flexibility, and a relaxed, friendly work atmosphere.
How to Apply
Email resume to jennifer@outdoorexperience.us
Job: Mobile Service Coordinator, Part-Time – Portland – Rad Power Bikes
Job Title
Mobile Service Coordinator, Part-Time – Portland
Company / Organization
Rad Power Bikes
Job Description
Why We’re Rad (about us):
Rad Power Bikes is a leading consumer direct ebike manufacturer specializing in high quality yet affordable electric bikes for weekend warriors, hardcore commuters, and family cyclists.
Madly growing and headquartered in Seattle, we are seeking a part-time Mobile Service Coordinator to join our Mobile team in Portland, OR. If you enjoy working in a collaborative environment and are looking to support a dynamic team, this might be the role for you!
This is an entry level position for people who are bike enthusiasts and want to learn something new. This is an opportunity to be part of a cutting edge operation unlike any other in the bike industry. Weekend availability is required
Why You’re Rad (about you):
-You have a strong mechanical aptitude
-Good communication skills, friendly attitude and interest in working with e-bike consumers
-Ability to work quickly and systematically in a fast-paced environment
-Experience with bikes, whether maintaining your own or in a professional setting
-Technical & general tinkering aptitudes
Additional Requirements:
-Ability to ascend / descend ladders
-Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time, up to 8 hours / day Ability to lift, push/pull, leverage and carry 65+ pounds without assistance
-Proficient manual dexterity required while using a variety of hand tools and other equipment
-Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Suite
You get bonus points for:
-Experience with electric bikes or vehicles
-Proven experience in process improvement, creating efficiency to meet new standards of quality
-Experience in Netsuite or other Inventory Management System
-Experience in Shopify/Zendesk
-Background in handling customer escalations
Had you been with us last month, the top 5 things you would have impacted are:
-Learned about the ebike industry to understand the products we offer on a technical level
-Assembled ebikes and performed basic bicycle repair operations
-Collaborated to improve processes and crush goals
-Maintained spare parts inventory and shop demo bikes and maintained workshop organization and cleanliness
-Assisted with corresponding with customers via email/phone.
-Additional duties and overtime as required
Sounding good? Read on to understand what matters most to us:
At Rad we take our company values seriously. They are lived out into everything we do. Our RADICAL values really do frame what our expectations are for each and every team member. We are:
Responsible to our environment, community and team
Accountable, we take ownership, bias to action, seek and provide feedback
Diverse, inclusive of experiences, backgrounds and skills, we value every voice
Innovators, we challenge ourselves and the status quo, we are original
Customer driven, completely, we do the right thing for our riders
Approachable, kind, we collaborate and are always willing to help
Learners, we grow our skills, we are humble and seek to improve
Does this sound like you? Please apply and join us!
Rad Power Bikes is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at 800-939-0310 or jobs@radpowerbikes.com.
Recruitment Agencies: Although we value the services you provide, at this time we are not leveraging external 3rd party recruitment resources for this search. Should those needs change, we will seek your assistance directly.
How to Apply
Please apply directly on our website using this link: https://jobs.lever.co/radpowerbikes-2/417c2245-1bc5-468f-b470-19f537c9ab92?lever-origin=applied&lever-source%5B%5D=Bike%20Portland
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Bike Parking Review: Renaissance Commons in Kenton
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Welcome to our new Bike Parking Review column.
Grading bike parking is something we’ve done for years around here, so I thought it would be fun to give it a bit more structure and have some set judging criteria. This will hopefully give people a better guide for how to advocate for and create quality bike parking.
Quality bike parking is an absolutely essential ingredient to create a strong culture around cycling and increase the number of people who ride. We’re fortunate in Portland to have a transportation bureau who understands this. While we have many excellent examples around town, there’s a lot of room for improvement. Hopefully this column will help everyone do a better job.
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To help guide the grading, I’ve developed a list of 10 elements of quality bike parking:
Protection from the elements: Are the racks covered or in an area where users won’t get wet in the rain? Obviously this will be a slam dunk element for all indoor parking.
Lighting: People on bikes need illumination in parking areas even more than car users because bikes don’t come with interior lights. Folks need lights to find their lock keys, rifle through cargo, and so on. Lighting is also related to security.
Rack spacing: Often overlooked, this element has to do with how much breathing room each rack is given. Especially important due to the popularity of larger cargo bikes and heavier electric bikes that are harder to maneuver.
Quantity: Self-explanatory. But keep in mind this will depend a lot on context.
Quality: Ribbon racks are automatic failure. Standard staple racks like the blue ones issued by City of Portland are the gold-standard. Art racks beware.
Location: Right up front near the main entrance is usually the best, but there can be exceptions. Strongly related to security.
Accessibility: One curb can be deal-breaker. Related to spacing.
Electrical charging access: This element has become a much bigger deal lately with the e-bike boom.
Security: Many factors go into this and it might be the single most important element these days — given how many people don’t even use bikes out of fears about getting them stolen.
Promotion/Signage: You can build the best bike parking in the world, but if you don’t make it drop-dead easy to find it’s a waste.
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Renaissance Commons (2133 N Argyle Street) – Score: 7/10
Today’s subject is a new housing development in north Portland: Renaissance Commons in the Kenton neighborhood on the corner of Denver/Interstate and Argyle. This is a recently completed, 189-unit project designed by MWA Architects and developed by Reach Community Development Corporation in partnership with the Portland Housing Bureau.
For this review I’m going to focus on the outdoor, short-term parking. It’s worth noting the site also has a full bike parking room (pictured above) behind a locked door and clearly visible from the main courtyard. From what I could tell it looks OK (although these indoor bike rooms have a horrible theft record) and consists of staple racks and some wall hooks.
Here are my grades on the outdoor racks…
Protection from the elements: ❌ No coverage at all.
Lighting: ✅ None specific to the racks, but they’re close to other light sources.
Rack spacing: ✅ Plenty of room to have two bikes side-by-side.
Quantity: ✅ 7 staples = 14 spaces. There are another 3 staples on the premises. This feels like enough at this time/location. Keep in mind there are other racks on other properties nearby.
Quality: ✅ These are beautiful racks of good quality.
Location: ✅ Right up front in the main courtyard near a busy corner!
Accessibility: ✅ Excellent. Adjacent to a wide sidewalk and there’s a curb ramp nearby for easy roll-in, roll-out. Could be even better if they had more room away from vegetation.
Electrical charging access: ❌ None.
Security: ✅ Location is everything and the high-visibility spot they chose will keep thieving to a minimum. Not sure if there are cameras in place (it’s likely in a new development); if so that would make this element even stronger.
Promotion/Signage: ❌ I didn’t notice any special signage or markings to help folks find these racks. Then again, they are in a very prominent place, so it’s not as important in this case.
Overall, this is a great example that quality bike parking doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. Nice job MWA, ReachCDC and PHB!
I hope you found this helpful. I know we have some bike parking experts in the community, so if you have input on how to make this column more useful, I’m all ears.
— Jonathan Maus: (503) 706-8804, @jonathan_maus on Twitter and jonathan@bikeportland.org
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