(Photos by Jonathan Maus/BikePortland)
Swan Island’s riverfront is a fun place to explore, just be careful getting there
(Photos by Jonathan Maus/BikePortland)
(Photos by Jonathan Maus/BikePortland)
Job: Shipping Specialist – Velotech, Inc.
Job Title
Shipping Specialist
Company / Organization
Velotech, Inc.
Job Description
Velotech, Inc. is a locally owned business that has operated in Portland since 2002. Velotech is the parent company of BikeTiresDirect, Western Bikeworks, and Trisports.
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.
BENEFITS:
Generous Employee Discounts
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
How to Apply
If interested in this position, please click on the link to apply: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=4367&clientkey=F102FCECFB43ED66CAD0C8276CB962A9
PBOT work crews on North Flint not connected to I-5 Rose Quarter project
(Photo: Betsy Reese)
Note and correction, 7/8: I originally reported this yesterday as PBOT crews defying the City Council work stoppage order issued by Mayor Ted Wheeler on July 6th. I made an assumption after seeing a large work crew in the same general at the same time and on the same date that ODOT had planned to do I-5 Rose Quarter work. That assumption turned out to be wrong. I have since confirmed the PBOT crews were not working on the I-5 project and were doing unrelated pavement maintenance work. I regret the confusion this post has caused. — Jonathan Maus.
Former Portlander and bike fun creator, Zed Bailey, has died
(Photo: Jonathan Maus/BikePortland)
Zed Bailey beamed into Portland in 2012 and wanted to take our already legendary bike fun scene to the next level. They were bursting with creativity and volunteered to lead rides and help galvanize the spirit of other bike-loving Portlanders.
Sonder, who was also known as Cory or Zed Bailey, died last month in Hilo, Hawaii at the age of 41. According to sources who confirmed the details with family and the Hilo Police Department, Zed died by suicide.
Zed moved to Portland from Salt Lake City Utah where they lived for eight years. While in Utah, Zed created the “SaltCycle” blog and built a community around cycling. The blog is now defunct but the SaltCycle Facebook Group is still active and has over 2,600 members.
While in Portland, Zed was a regular attendee of Zoobomb and in 2013 took a leading volunteer role with Shift, a local nonprofit that promotes free bike fun and hosts events like Breakfast on the Bridges, Midnight Mystery Rides, and Pedalpalooza.
ODOT is removing those dangerous guardrails on the Historic Highway
“That was the wrong decision and we are in the process of removing two stretches of that guardrail now.”
— Rian Windsheimer, ODOT Region 1 director
(Photos by BikePortland Forum user amadeusb4)
County project will mean more traffic on Newberry, Skyline (again) this summer
Remember last summer when Multnomah County closed NW Cornelius Pass Road for a major project and the detour sent thousands of drivers onto popular and usually quiet roads like Newberry?
Unfortunately they weren’t able to finish the project as planned and it’s about to start up again for round two. Fortunately, the County says things might not be as bad this time around.
From July 19th through the end of September, the County plans to close Cornelius Pass Road between Highway 30 and Skyline in order to complete a road safety project. No one rides Cornelius Pass Road because it’s such a busy highway and there are much better options nearby. Unfortunately, all the car and truck drivers need to find options too — which means rural roads in the general area are likely to see extra motorized traffic the closure. (Last year the detoured traffic on Newberry was especially hard to swallow because it came right after it was carfree for many months due to a landslide repair.)
The good news is this project shouldn’t create as many hazards and headaches for bicycle riders as last year.
Thief rams northeast Portland bike shop with truck, makes off with prototype bicycle
(Photos: Nomad Cycles PDX)
Blumenauer’s bike-related bills move forward in $1.5 trillion House transportation bill
(Photo: Jonathan Maus/BikePortland)
When we interviewed U.S. Congressman Earl Blumenauer in the aftermath of the 2016 presidential election he said, “If four years from now the places that can make the most advantage of transportation investments don’t get that help, that’s going to be not just a missed opportunity in terms of safety and economic benefits of transportation — it’s going to be a lost political opportunity as well.”
Yesterday, just four months before that four-year deadline, Rep. Blumenauer and his colleagues in the House of Representatives (led by fellow Oregon congressman Peter DeFazio) seized that political opportunity and successfully passed H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act.
The bill invests $1.5 trillion in infrastructure projects and programs including $500 billion for transportation-related needs. The League of American Bicyclists has heaped praise on the legislation, saying, “This bill is transformative – it’s the first bill to approach real reform in almost 30 years… and will move the country forward in building a safer, cleaner, more equitable transportation system that better meets the needs of everyone.”
Among the highlights are several of Blumenauer’s top priorities that he’s been pushing for years including a stronger tax benefit for people who ride a bicycle to work, a policy tweak that would allow transit agencies to invest in bikeshare systems, and funding for Vision Zero plans. Blumenauer introduced a total of nine bills that were included in the Moving Forward Act and five of them are related to transportation:
Jobs of the Week: Velotech, Vancouver Cyclery, West End Bikes, The eBike Store
In case you haven’t heard there’s a bike boom going on around here. Lots of bike buyers and bike riders and the same amount of bike shops means places are slammed with business and need help.
If you want a new job in the bike biz, now is a good time to start poking around. Check out our most recent listings below.
– Accounts Payable Specialist – Velotech, Inc.
– Bike Mechanic – Vancouver Cyclery
– Sales Associate – West End Bikes
Job: Full Time Mechanic – The eBike Store, Inc
Job Title
Full Time Mechanic
Company / Organization
The eBike Store, Inc
Job Description
The eBike Store has an immediate opening for an experienced mechanic. If you are looking for work and have great troubleshooting ability and like to work efficiently, we would love to talk to you.
Since 2009, our focus has been helping people achieve their goal of getting out of their car and we have focused exclusively on selling, repairing and renting electric bikes
Environment and Compensation
EBS is about creating a cycling environment that is welcoming to all customers and applicants and in addition to your bike skills we are looking for an interest in and respect for people.
We regard our staff as highly skilled and bike career-minded therefore we aspire to compensate our staff above industry standard rates as well as offer health care and other benefits. Pay starts at $18.50 an hour and goes up from there DOE.
We are seeking a talented, easy to work with, experienced bike mechanic with the
following:
● Desire and keen interest to learn about ebikes
● Able to lift 50 lbs
● Strong communication skills bringing positive, enthusiastic, and solid energy to all
interactions with team members and customers
● Computer skills
● Able to work weekends and some holidays
● Most of all, have a passion for bikes and helping people live better lives
Daily responsibilities:
● Work with our mechanics to maintain our high standard of excellence
● Perform service and upgrades on electric and non-electric bikes
● Build e-bikes, perform adjustments and install all bike components and accessories
● Diagnose and repair e-bike system issues, often using diagnostic software
● Use Point of Sale software (Lightspeed) for work orders, sales, and customer support
● Communicate with staff and educate customers in maintenance and repairs
● Assist in service department operations and store operations as needed
● Complete sales transactions as needed
● Set bikes up for rental customers, provide instruction, perform safety checks and
schedule service as needed to keep rental bikes in top operating condition
EBS strives to be a fun and safe place to work for all people. If you’re curious about our diverse workplace, love bikes, love to learn, and love to work hard we would love to meet you!
How to Apply
Please include your resume and let us know your experience as a bike mechanic and why you want to join The eBike Store to info@ebikestore.com