Job: Full Time Bike Share Technician – Holy Spokes

Buffered Bike Lane with a bike symbol and arrow pointing forward

Job Title

Full Time Bike Share Technician

Company / Organization

Holy Spokes

Job Description

Holy Spokes is seeking a reliable and self-motivated individual to assist with day-to-day operations for a 400-bike bike share system on a corporate campus in Beaverton.

Duties include:
-monthly and bi-monthly inspection and mechanical repairs to bike
-keeping fleet batteries properly charged
-bike firmware installation
-bike rebalancing throughout campus

A clean driving record is required, as driving is a large part of the job.

The ideal candidate is able to complete daily tasks with or without supervision with attention to detail.
Bike repair experience not required!
Starting pay is $15/hr

How to Apply

Send resume to info@holyspokespdx.com

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ODOT Assistant Director Travis Brouwer (left) and U.S. House Rep. Peter DeFazio at the hearing yesterday.
(Photos: C-SPAN)

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