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Job Title

Bike Mechanic/Electric Technician

Company / Organization

Nomad Cycles

Job Description

Bike Mechanic /Electric Technician
Nomad Cycles the leader in Electric Bike Conversions, is looking for a bike mechanic /electric technician 20 hours a week. Should have a strong knowledge of basic bike mechanic skills and an interest in electric conversions, electric scooters and all things electric. Electrical skills highly desired but willing to train the right person. Wheel building, fabrication or welding skills also desirable Job will include repairs and installation of electric conversion systems for bikes and electric scooter repairs. Flexible schedule for work hours available. All work would be contract employment.

How to Apply

If interested please send resume to brad@nomadcyclespdx.com

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With sales and service requests booming due to the pandemic, now is a great time to get into the bike business.

Learn more about the latest local bike jobs via the links below…

– Experienced Bicycle Mechanic – Kenton Cycle Repair

– Product Assembler – Efficient Velo Tools

– Full Time Mechanic – The eBike Store, Inc

– Bike Mechanic – Go By Bike

Screen Shot 2020-08-20 at 12.57.50 PM — A truck drivers turns right at NE Couch and Grand, the site of many right-hooks.
(Photo: Jonathan Maus/BikePortland)

Screen Shot 2020-08-20 at 10.44.22 AM — Concept plans for SW 4th at Hall shows protected bike lane, bus lane and new floating bus island.

Screen Shot 2020-08-19 at 5.35.23 PM — (Photo: Jonathan Maus/BikePortland)

For an agency that once made traffic safety their number one priority, recent protests in support of Black Lives Matter have exposed a hard truth: Initiatives like Vision Zero are meaningless if they don’t address the root causes of racism, harassment and discrimination people of color face on our streets every day.

To their credit, the Portland Bureau of Transportation was working on this issue long before protests flared up in the wake of George Floyd’s death. In 2011 PBOT did an about face on the North Williams Avenue project when local residents raised concerns about gentrification and legacy of racism. They also changed course on a neighborhood greenway project in the King Neighborhood when some Black residents raised similar concerns, ultimately leaving it up to them to decide whether or not a diverter should be installed.

Screenshot 2020-08-19 at 2.58.49 PM — Go By Bike now offers e-bike test rides at their showroom in South Waterfront under the tram.
(Photo: Go By Bike)

Electric bike sales are skyrocketing nationwide and Portland is doing its part to stoke the boom. Now a new partnership between local bike shops, Oregon’s electric vehicle advocacy group, and Portland’s largest employer will make it even easier for people to purchase one.

According to market research firm NPD Group, e-bike sales were up 84% in March, 92% in April, and 137% in May. It’s no surprise given how the bikes have evolved in recent years. When they first arrived on the scene they were clunky and mostly the realm of early adopters and garage-tinkerers. Then they trickled into local bike shops, but there were only a few brands, battery technology was subpar, and prices were relatively high for what you got. Lately the bikes have made massive leaps in quality and affordability and there are tons of great brands and models available.

Now the nearly 13,000 people who work at OHSU are eligible for a $200 subsidy and there’s even a convenient place to take one for a test ride.