Bicycle Technician - Full Time / Part Time
5 days ago
Dallas
Job Description Summary Hiring an experienced Bike Technician. A passion for cycling, knowledge of bicycle mechanics and bicycle parts, and a proactive and problem solving attitude are qualities at the top of our list! In this job you will • Assemble and prepare bikes for sale., • Perform a variety of service functions on new and used bikes., • Provide one of a kind customer service through direct and detailed interaction with customers.You are, • Dependable, • People-oriented, • Adaptable, • Detail-oriented, • Proactive, • Positive, • Problem solverRepair experience preferred. Riders and enthusiasts preferred. Open to all ages and levels of experience. Duties Duties include but are not limited to: • Apply shop standards in the assembly and repair of bikes and skis across the full product line., • Evaluate the mechanical condition of the product and estimate the cost of repairs., • Provide an educated assessment for a bicycle repair for the customer that includes an estimated completion date., • Meet or exceed shop production standards., • Complete paperwork accurately and fully (record parts used work performed detail of torque tolerance and standard procedures; complete pricing of job ticket) and process to next status or location., • Record and report any deficiencies not addressed by the repair work being done to the customer and or the appropriate leader., • Assist customer in the sale or repair process by sharing product and technical knowledge as appropriate., • Operate cash register as necessary., • Report or record replacement parts inventory and supply shortages to the General Manager. Maintain shop cleanliness including bench and common workspace.Install and adjust speed and gear mechanisms., • Assemble new bicycles., • Install, repair, and replace equipment or accessories, such as handlebars, stands, lights, and seats., • Align wheels., • Disassemble axles to repair, adjust, and replace defective parts, using hand tools., • Shape replacement parts, using bench grinders., • Repair holes in tire tubes, using scrapers and patches., • Weld broken or cracked frames together, using oxyacetylene torches and welding rods., • Paint bicycle frames, using spray guns or brushes., • Install and adjust brakes and brake pads., • Help customers select bicycles that fit their body sizes and intended bicycle uses., • Sell bicycles and accessories., • Install new tires and tubes., • Clean and lubricate bicycle parts., • Order bicycle parts., • Build wheels by cutting and threading new spokes., • Install vehicle parts or accessories., • Adjust vehicle components according to specifications., • Explain technical product or service information to customers., • Sell products or services., • Install vehicle parts or accessories., • Perform basic equipment maintenance., • Order materials, supplies, or equipment., • Assemble mechanical components or machine parts., • Install vehicle parts or accessories., • Adjust vehicle components according to specifications., • Assemble mechanical components or machine parts., • Install vehicle parts or accessories., • Align equipment or machinery., • Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair., • Grind parts to required dimensions., • Repair tires., • Operate welding equipment., • Paint surfaces or equipment., • Other duties as needed/ assigned. Requirements Requirements include but are not limited to: • Minimum 2 years experience preferred working as a technician/ mechanic in a bike shop., • Previous bike assembly experience or equivalent preferred, • Interest in working in a team environment committed to providing excellent sales and service experience while increasing sales through service, • Strong attention to detail, • 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 Nice To Haves Preferred candidates will have knowledge and experience in any or all of the following systems and tools: • Adjustable hand wrenches, • Bench mount stands Wall mount stands, • Bike cable cutters, • Box end spanners, • Cable cutters, • Cable stretchers, • Cassette lock ring tools, • Chain checkers, • Chain cleaner brushes, • Chainring nut wrenches, • Compact scissors, • Component cleaning brushes, • Cone wrench sets, • Crank bolt wrenches, • Crank pullers, • Crown race setters, • Derailleur hanger alignment gauges, • Desktop computers, • Floor pumps, • Folding hex wrench sets, • Frame taps, • Handlebar holders, • Hex tools, • Inventory management software, • LightSpeed Cloud, • Linkage clamps, • Minipumps, • Multipurpose hammers, • Needle nose pliers, • Offset brake wrenches, • Open end wrench sets, • P-handled hex wrenches, • Pedal Powered Software Bicycle Repair Man, • Pedal wrenches, • Personal computers, • Phillips head screwdrivers, • Point of sale terminals, • Portable repair stands, • Precision spoke wrenches, • Repair Traq, • RepairTRAX, • Screw type chain tools, • Shop repair stands, • Side cutter pliers, • Spoke gauges, • Sprocket removers, • Straight blade screwdrivers, • Threadless nut setters, • Three-way hex wrenches, • Tire levers, • Wall mount stands, • Web browser software, • Wheel truing stands Benefits A competitive benefits package including store discount and flexible scheduling is available to all associates.
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