Bicycle Technician
hace 5 días
Dallas
Job Description About This Role We are seeking a skilled and passionate Bike Technician to join our team. As a Bike Technician, you will have the opportunity to work with a variety of bike brands and models, and to develop your skills and knowledge in bicycle mechanics and repair. Responsibilities will include: • Assembling and preparing bikes for sale, as well as performing a variety of service functions on new and used bikes., • Providing exceptional customer service through direct and detailed interaction with customers. We are looking for a dependable, people-oriented, adaptable, and detail-oriented individual who is proactive and positive. Repair experience is a plus, but not required. We welcome riders and enthusiasts of all ages and levels of experience. What You'll Do Bike Technician responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Applying shop standards in the assembly and repair of bikes and skis across the full product line., • Evaluating the mechanical condition of the product and estimating the cost of repairs., • Providing an educated assessment for a bicycle repair for the customer that includes an estimated completion date., • Meeting or exceeding shop production standards., • Completing paperwork accurately and fully (record parts used, work performed, detail of torque tolerance and standard procedures; complete pricing of job ticket) and processing to next status or location., • Recording and reporting any deficiencies not addressed by the repair work being done to the customer and/or the appropriate leader., • Assisting customers in the sale or repair process by sharing product and technical knowledge as appropriate., • Operating a cash register as necessary., • Reporting or recording replacement parts inventory and supply shortages to the General Manager. Maintaining shop cleanliness, including bench and common workspace., • Installing and adjusting speed and gear mechanisms., • Assembling new bicycles., • Installing, repairing, and replacing equipment or accessories, such as handlebars, stands, lights, and seats., • Aligning wheels., • Disassembling axles to repair, adjust, and replace defective parts, using hand tools., • Shaping replacement parts, using bench grinders., • Repairing holes in tire tubes, using scrapers and patches., • Welding broken or cracked frames together, using oxyacetylene torches and welding rods., • Painting bicycle frames, using spray guns or brushes., • Installing and adjusting brakes and brake pads., • Helping customers select bicycles that fit their body sizes and intended bicycle uses., • Selling bicycles and accessories., • Installing new tires and tubes., • Cleaning and lubricating bicycle parts., • Ordering bicycle parts., • Building wheels by cutting and threading new spokes., • Installing vehicle parts or accessories., • Adjusting vehicle components according to specifications., • Explaining technical product or service information to customers., • Selling products or services., • Installing vehicle parts or accessories., • Performing basic equipment maintenance., • Ordering materials, supplies, or equipment., • Assembling mechanical components or machine parts., • Installing vehicle parts or accessories., • Adjusting vehicle components according to specifications., • Assembling mechanical components or machine parts., • Installing vehicle parts or accessories., • Aligning equipment or machinery., • Disassembling equipment for maintenance or repair., • Grinding parts to required dimensions., • Repairing tires., • Operating welding equipment., • Painting surfaces or equipment., • Other duties as needed or assigned. Requirements Requirements include but are not limited to: • Ability to maintain open and positive relations with employees and customers., • Interest in developing own skills and knowledge., • Availability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including evenings and weekends., • Ability to periodically lift 40 pounds., • Previous bike assembly experience or equivalent preferred., • Minimum 2 years experience preferred working as a technician/mechanic in a bike shop., • Interest in working in a team environment committed to providing excellent sales and service experience while increasing sales through service., • Strong attention to detail. Nice To Haves Preferred candidates will have knowledge and experience in any or all of the following systems and tools: • Inventory management software., • LightSpeed Cloud., • Pedal Powered Software Bicycle Repair Man., • Repair Traq., • RepairTRAX., • Desktop computers., • Personal computers., • Web browser software., • Floor pumps., • Minipumps., • Portable repair stands., • Wheel truing stands., • Needle nose pliers., • P-handled hex wrenches., • Pedal wrenches., • Phillips head screwdrivers., • Point of sale terminals., • Three-way hex wrenches., • Tire levers., • Wall mount stands., • Hex tools., • Compact scissors., • Component cleaning brushes., • Cone wrench sets., • Crank bolt wrenches., • Crank pullers., • Crown race setters., • Derailleur hanger alignment gauges., • Handlebar holders., • Linkage clamps., • Offset brake wrenches., • Open end wrench sets., • Screw type chain tools., • Sprocket removers., • Straight blade screwdrivers., • Threadless nut setters., • Corner branch pliers., • Bike cable cutters., • Box end spanners., • Bench mount stands., • Cable stretchers., • Cassette lock ring tools., • Chain checkers., • Chain cleaner brushes., • Chainring nut wrenches., • Frame taps., • Multipurpose hammers., • Side cutter pliers., • Spoke gauges. Benefits A competitive benefits package including store discount and flexible scheduling is available to all associates.