Job: Production Technician – Efficient Velo Tools LLC

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Job Title *
Production Technician

Company/Organization *
Efficient Velo Tools LLC

Job Description *
Efficient Velo Tools, LLC is searching for a Production Technician to work at our factory in the Parkrose neighborhood of NE Portland. We are growing, and looking for a production technician with a passion for excellence and a drive to go above and beyond for the team.

EVT was started by master mechanic Brett Flemming in 1999, and has grown over the years to a company that produces quality bicycle repair tools in the U.S. We do much of our production in-house, and have high demand for many of our tools, including our E-Z Lift Repair Stand and Right Arm Repair Clamp. Our main emphasis is on creating quality tools that last, with attention to detail and finishing touches that set our tools apart.

Our ideal candidate is passionate about the bicycle industry and is interested in working in a metal shop setting, owning several important parts of the production process. This person should be a positive self-starter, who is excited to learn and grow at EVT.

Production Technician job duties include:

40% Metal Fabrication
Horizontal and vertical bandsaw
Manual lathe, milling machine and drill press
Die grinder, angle grinder, palm sander, pedestal sander/grinder
Tig welder (DOE)

40% Processing of Finished Goods
Assemble
Pack and ship
Manage inventory

10% Maintenance and Janitorial
Always leave workspace better than you found it
Sweep, vacuum, take out trash, scrub machines etc.
Organize drawers and shelves

5% Driving
Pickup and drop-off at vendors

5% Misc. Tasks

– Additionally, the person in this position will be required to lift heavy loads (up to 50 lbs unassisted).

Desired qualities:

– Attention to detail
– Self-motivated with a passion for excellence
– Tig-welding interest a plus
– Willingness to learn new skills
– Desire to grow within our expanding and diverse company

Required experience:

– Formal training or hands-on experience with metal fabrication
– Experience with bicycles and/or bicycle repair a plus, but not required. Please note this position does not provide regular hands-on interaction with bicycles, but is rather focused on the production of bicycle repair tools.

Starting pay or compensation: $17/hour. Full-time position (32-40 hours/week) includes dental and health benefits through Providence. Hours are typically 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., M-F.

How to Apply *
If you have any questions or if you would like to submit your resume and cover letter for consideration, please email Casey@efficientvelo.com.

Job: Sales – Lakeside Bicycles

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Job Title *
Sales

Company/Organization *
Lakeside Bicycles

Job Description *
Lakeside Bicycles is looking for mature Sales people. Lakeside is a unique shop catering to customers who enjoy high-end Italian bikes. We are located on the outskirts of the Portland Metro area in downtown Lake Oswego.
We are looking full-time and part-time sales staff. The ideal candidates will be passionate about bicycles, getting new people on bikes, riding bikes, and helping people re-discover the joys of bike riding. Knowledge about both road and mountain bicycles and their components is necessary.
If you posses passion, are self-motivated, like challenges, have a sense of humor and enjoy being around some of the best bikes made, send us your resume. The ideal candidate will have a history of being dependable, driven and easy to work with, and stable. We like fun people who enjoy working around bikes and who laugh easily!
Please specify full or part-time. Week end work is required. Health benefits are available after 90 day probationary period. Pay is commensurate with experience. Please send a cover letter, resume and 3 work references. Minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply *
Send Resume with Cover letter to info@lakeside-bikes.com. No phone calls.

Job: Bike Shop Mechanic – Bike Clark County

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Job Title *
Bike Shop Mechanic

Company/Organization *
Bike Clark County

Job Description *
BIKE SHOP MECHANIC – BIKE CLARK COUNTY

JOB DUTIES:
Safely tuning up and overhauling bikes
Positively interacting with customers, students, volunteers, and other employees
Sweeping floors
Taking out trash
Maintaining inventory
Showing up to work on time
Using computers
Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUCCESS:
Believe in BCC mission – www.bikeclarkcounty.org
Ability to manage his or her own time and prioritize – be a self-starter and take ownership
Clear, honest, and positive communication skills
Able to problem-solve and work in a fast-paced environment with a great attitude

COMPENSATION:
Hourly range is $13-$18. BCC offers a competitive compensation package based on experience.

WORK HOURS:
30-40 hours/week

How to Apply *
Email your resume, cover letter, and three work-related references with contact info to info@bikeclarkcounty.org

Piedmont Cycle Shop, Circa 1942

From the cool Vintage Portland site (https://vintageportland.wordpress.com/)

“N Killingsworth Street at N Missouri Avenue looking east, with Chickadee restaurant and Piedmont Cycle Shop in view, circa 1942.”

Here’s that same intersection today:

Travel Oregon bike tourism update: Summit coming, fat biking the coast, big award for the Timber Trail, and more

We love getting emails like this.

In Oregon, we’re fortunate that our official tourism commission intimately understands not just how valuable cycling is to our economy, but that it is simply an awesome, fun, and healthy way to experience our state.

We’ve covered Travel Oregon’s efforts to promote and enhance bike tourism for many years and I’m happy to see that their interest hasn’t waned. They recently put out a “Bicycle Tourism Update” email and it was so full of cool stuff I wanted to give it more attention.

Here are the things they’re supporting and working on:

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Jobs of the Week: WashCo BTC, Rev Nat’s Hard Cider, Bike Gallery, Castelli, Community Cycling Center

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Looking for a new place to spread you cycling wings? Five great jobs were posted recently.

And a special note about the listing from Portland-based Reverend Nat’s Hard Cider. Company owner Nat West said whoever refers the right person to him for this job will receive a lifetime supply of cider. I love Rev Nat’s cider. Please help me fill that position! Send it to your friends! Apply yourself! I promise I’ll share a few bottles of cider with you.

Learn more about each job via the links below…

–> Safe Routes To School Program Coordinator – Community Cycling Center

–> Entry-level Production Artist – Castelli USA

–> Service Manager – Bike Gallery Clackamas

–> Operations Director – Reverend Nat’s Hard Cider

–> Summer Bike Camp Instructor – Washington County Bicycle Transportation Coalition

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Weekend Event Guide: Tree-planting by bike, competitive bar games, indoor MTB clinic, and more

Sunday Parkways NW 2011-13-12

Like riding by trees? Why not plant a few for future generations to enjoy. You can do that on Saturday’s Friends of Trees ride.
(Photo: J. Maus/BikePortland)

Before we get into this weekend’s event selections, I want to give a big shout-out to all the Portlanders in Reno, Nevada for the USA Cyclocross National Championships. We’ve got some stellar people representing us and I hope they achieve their goals.

With that, here are some ideas to help motivate you during these wet and dark times.

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Advocate’s memorial fund leads to $150,000 grant for the Crown Zellerbach Trail

Vernonia Overnighter

A portion of the grant funds will pay for safety improvements where the trail crosses Scappoose-Vernonia Highway.
(Photos: J. Maus/BikePortland)

Great news for those who like to take the road less traveled: The Crown Zellerbach Trail, a former logging road that gives riders an off-highway option between Scappoose and Vernonia, has just won a $150,000 matching grant from Oregon Parks and Recreation.

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Here’s what you missed at the SW Naito project open house

Screengrab from a video released by PBOT last night of the changes proposed on SW Naito.

In case it’s not obvious yet, we think the SW Naito project being cooked up by the Bureau of Transportation is going to be a huge deal. If it turns out well, it could be the southern leg of a dedicated, protected bikeway that runs from SW Lincoln to the Steel Bridge. That would make it one of the highest profile bikeways in Portland.

If you didn’t make it to the first open house last night, I want to make sure you saw all the materials that were presented.

Check the flyover video of the entire project that PBOT has released:

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The bike parking at Portland City Hall is really bad

This Portlandia themed rack is all that’s left of bike parking at City Hall’s main entrance.
(Photos: J. Maus/BikePortland)

You’d think a city with a storied bike-friendly legacy and arguably the best bike parking facilities and policies in North America would make the main entrance to its City Hall a testament to those values. But that’s not the case. In fact, for some reason the bike parking at Portland City Hall’s SW 4th Street entrance has gotten much worse in the past several months.

They “put a bird on it,” but they also removed the racks that actually worked.

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Job: Summer Bike Camp Instructor – Washington County Bicycle Transportation Coalition

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Job Title *
Summer Bike Camp Instructor-Washington County

Company/Organization *
Washington County Bicycle Transportation Coalition (dba WashCo BTC)

Job Description *
Apply soon!

The Washington County Bicycle Transportation Coalition (the WC BTC) will hold our youth Bike Adventure Camps again next summer, and we are seeking qualified instructors.

We are looking for people who are comfortable riding their bike in traffic, can ride 10-20 miles in a day, and have experience working with youth in these age groups. You and your co-instructor will be responsible for the day to day activities of up to 12 campers, ages 9-11, including teaching a core bike safety curriculum, so you must be self-directed and able to teach in a collaborative setting.

We plan to hold 4 to 6 camps, each 5 days long for 9-11 year olds. We strongly prefer instructors who can teach all camps, but can be flexible.
Camps will be held in Hillsboro, Tigard, Beaverton and Forest Grove. Camps will be held M-F on consecutive weeks beginning (tentatively) Monday, July 9th, and last camp and ending on August 17th.
The pay for instructors would be $12-$15 hour depending on experience.

Instructors will be required to successfully complete our “Confidence in Traffic” clinic, or show similar competency, as well as have first aid training and, hopefully, basic bike repair. You will also be required to know the material contained in our Bike Camp Instructors Manual and the safety curriculum in the Safe Routes to School manual. We will provide the training and written materials to you. You will also be required to pass a criminal background check.

If you are interested in applying or learning more, please contact us at the email link below requesting a job application or send us your resume.

e-mail: info@washcobtc.org
our website: www.washcobtc.org

How to Apply *
If you are interested in applying or learning more, please contact us at the email link below requesting a job application or send us your resume.

e-mail: info@washcobtc.org

Making sense of the fence: Why Parks closed a path into Willamette Park

Fence at Nevada Street entrance to Willamette Park before and after it was cut down by a vandal.
(Photos from a BikePortland reader)

The Nevada Street entrance to Willamette Park was abruptly closed last week. This path is listed as a recommended bikeway and featured in popular maps produced by both the City of Portland and Metro. The decision by the Portland Parks & Recreation bureau to erect a black, chain-link fence was made without any public warning and it stems from a multi-year jurisidictional negotiation between the Oregon Department of Transportation and the City of Portland that spans more than three years.

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