The Portland Bureau of Transportation will break new ground with its eighth annual Sunday Parkways events in 2015. PBOT announced this year’s five events today with an exciting new route in September that will venture through Sellwood neighborhoods and across the Tilikum Crossing Bridge just a few weeks after it’s slated to open for the first time.
After years of staring morosely at the world’s best bike cities just across the English Channel, London is on the brink of big changes. One of the people responsible is coming through Portland on his victory tour.
As director of surface transport strategy and planning for the regional Transport for London agency, Ben Plowden oversees almost everything on his city’s streets. In the 15 years since London regained regional autonomy, the city has introduced a hugely successful anti-congestion charge on cars entering the central city, one of the world’s first major modern bike sharing systems (now 10,000 bikes strong) and, two weeks ago, an 18-mile protected bike lane through the heart of central London.
I hope everyone enjoyed our coverage from Southwest Portland last week. We’re not done yet! We’ve got two more posts we’d like to share: The first is a wrap up photo essay from my final two days of observations and explorations. Then we’ll recap the week and share what we learned from the smart people who showed up to our Get Together social event Friday night.
The “three-year journey” (to use the City of Portland’s phrase) to make North Williams Avenue work better for cycling isn’t quite over yet.
Job Title
Bicycle Mechanic
Company/Organization
West End Bikes
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced mechanic to help our growing service department. Duties will include building boxed bikes for sale, completing production repairs, evaluating incoming repairs and providing accurate and prompt estimates of repair cost, as well as explaining repairs completed, and in need of completion to customers.
We work on all categories of bicycle, and any applicant would need to be comfortable doing so, including, but not limited to, electronic shift systems, suspension servicing, brake bleeding, press fit style bottom brackets, free hub overhaul, etc.
3+ years experience is preferred, and a practical interview is required.
The position is part time, with the possibility of moving to full time, and includes weekend work.
How to Apply
Please email a resume and cover letter to jackl@westendbikespdx.com, or bring the aforementioned to the shop, at 1111 SW Stark St.
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Job Title
E-Bike Sales & Bike Builder
Company/Organization
Cynergy E-Bikes
Job Description
Are you interested in becoming a part of the fast growing, rapidly changing, transformational electric bicycle industry? We are looking for someone to sell electric bikes for an e-bike specialty store and to assist in building bikes. The ideal candidate will be excited about delivering a great customer experience and for getting people out of their cars into cleaner, more fit forms of transportation.
Responsibilities:
• Greet customers.
• Ask questions to understand their needs, answer their questions, match bikes to customer needs, assist with test rides and sell bikes and accessories.
• Ring up orders.
• Take service orders.
• Assemble e-bikes and perform adjustments. Perform inspections and complete checklists.
• Install components and accessories such as fenders, rear racks, integrated lighting, saddles and tires.
• Deliver e-bikes to customers and provide overview of controls and features.
Requirements:
• Strong interpersonal skills. Sales experience a plus.
• Enthusiasm for learning rapid technical change and innovation.
• A strong desire to deliver a fantastic customer experience.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong mechanical ability. Experience assembling bikes a plus, but will train.
• Valid drivers license with good driving record.
• Knowledge of electronic technology a plus.
• Part-time with opportunity to grow to full-time as the bike selling season unfolds.
Location: Southeast Portland, OR
How to Apply
Forward resume and an explanation of your qualifications to rich@cynergyebikes.com.
Multnomah County wants your big ideas for how to improve travel across their six Willamette River Bridges. They’ve released a draft 20-year Capital Improvement Plan that will prioritize the major projects and funding to maintain and rehab the Broadway, Burnside, Hawthorne, Morrison, Sauvie Island and Sellwood Bridges.
Portland-based Nutcase Helmets has launched a new helmet model called the “Metroride,” a new helmet they say is aimed at people who want gear that is, “aerodynamic, lightweight, and highly functional.” We haven’t seen one in person yet, but they look pretty nice. Check out the company press release below to learn more about it…
Here are the bike-related links from around the world that caught our eyes this week:
No-fault injuries: A bill in Hawaii’s legislature would prohibit personal injury protection payments to anyone who hit by a car while bicycling.
Mandatory high-viz: Following Wyoming’s tracks, South Dakota is considering a law to make it a misdemeanor to bike on any public roadway without wearing “fluorescent or reflective garments.”
Job Title
Shop Czar (Manager)
Company/Organization
Corvallis Bicycle Collective
Job Description
The Corvallis Bicycle Collective, a DIY bicycle repair 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is hiring a part-time Shop Czar. We are looking for someone who:
Has professional experience repairing bicycles;
Is an effective communicator, leader, manager, and educator; and
Can organize and manage tools, volunteers, visitors, parts, bicycles, projects, and demand.
The Shop Czar is expected to work 30 – 38 hours/week in the peak season and 18 – 22 hours/week in the off-season. In exchange, this person will be paid at a rate of $12 – $17 per hour.
Applicants are expected to have at least 2 years of bicycle mechanic experience.
The position is in Corvallis, Oregon.
More details about this position are available at http://www.corvallisbikes.org/were-hiring.html
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please provide:
a resume;
a cover letter explaining how your experience meets the skills needed for this position; and
at least two references, including at least one person who can attest to bicycle mechanic experience.
Applications must be received by Friday, February 27, 2015.
Please send application materials to:
corvallisbikes@gmail.com
OR
Corvallis Bicycle Collective
PO Box 188
Corvallis, OR 97339
Job Title
Warehouse Operations
Company/Organization
HGNR Inc
Job Description
Available Now, Part-time employment
Location: St. John’s (North Portland, OR)
HGNR Inc is a specialty distributor of products in the Bicycle and Power Sports industries. We are hiring a part time employee for warehouse operations. Experience useful, but not required as we will train the right person.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
• Daily picking, packing and shipping of all customer orders.
• Product assembly, quality control and inventory management.
• Loading, unloading and driving of company vehicles.
• Receiving and stocking of incoming inventory
• Assist with inventory management
• Assists the owner in warehouse organizational systems to increase efficiency.
• Experience useful, but not mandatory, as we will train the right person.
DESIRED SKILLS:
• Efficient, accurate, and timely with completion of daily, weekly and monthly activities.
• Ability to lift 70 pounds and handle a full 55-gallon drum.
• Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must follow all safety procedures.
• Ability to use scales, box knives, and calculators.
• Proficient in basic math, fractions, ratios and algebra.
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems.
NECESSARY PERSONAL QUALITIES:
• Attention to detail, organized and cooperative.
• Self-starting, self-directing and able to take initiative.
• Interested and motivated to work for a small business.
SALARY and HOURS:
Starting pay: $11.00 to $13.00 per hour, depending on experience
Ultimate pay range: $13.00 to $19.00 per hour, based on efficient, accurate, and timely completion of daily activities
Salary advancement based on performance. 50% to 70% of pay is piecework with compensation based on accuracy and completion rate.
Hours: Mon – Fri, 10 to 30 hours a week depending on workload. Weekends occasionally required.
How to Apply
TO APPLY: Write a short introductory paragraph to your cover letter or resume explaining why you would be a good fit for this part time job and send it to jobs@hgnr.com or Fax (503)200-1565