Bike Share Fleet Balancer
Top Benefits
About the role
Compensation: $22.00/hr + 4% in lieu of vacation
Employment Type: Fixed-Term, Full-Time (37.5 hrs per week)
Hours: Afternoon (2:30PM-10:30PM) shift, weekend availability is required.
Vancouver Bike Share (VBS) operates Mobi by Rogers and HOPR UBC. We are dedicated to ensuring the highest quality of shared micromobility service for this important transportation option. Since launching in 2016, we’ve facilitated millions of trips for more than 350,000 different people. Our team shares a passion for cycling and all of the benefits that come with it – especially when shared!
Bike Share Fleet Balancers are the reason there is always a bike or ebike to ride and a place for a rider to dock the bike. Fleet Balancers work in all weather conditions to transport bikes, maintain stations, and monitor supporting technology. To get a better picture of the role, check out our Balancer
Responsibilities:
- Driving an extended cargo van, truck, or electric cargo trike throughout the Mobi service area (Vancouver and UBC) including navigation and parking
- Balancing stations: loading and unloading bicycles from vehicles and stations
- Identifying and collecting bicycles in need of repair or maintenance
- Station equipment assembly, installation, removal, and cleaning
- Interacting positively and helpfully towards customers and members of the public
- Keeping accurate records records of operations and tasks performed
- Following company protocols and procedures
- Additional duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications and Competencies:
- An ability to load, lift, and roll bicycles and equipment (~50 pounds)
- Excellent driving skills and a valid Class 5 BC or Class 7 (“N”) Drivers License in good standing
- Good communication skills in-person and through online communication tools
- Confidence and aptitude using online tools and apps
- A willingness to perform a variety of outdoor work tasks (from moving bikes to cleaning stations) in all weather conditions
- An organized, collaborative, and detail-oriented mindset
- Comfortable using tools (screwdrivers, drills, etc.) and working on a ladder
Benefits and Perks:
- Free use of Mobi by Rogers classic bikes and ebikes
- Bike tune-ups & repairs by our mechanics
- Free period products available in bathrooms at our HQ
- Friends & family discounted Mobi membership pricing
- A workplace culture that values: passion, respect, inclusivity, flexibility, sustainability, and fun!
This is a fixed term position with the potential for transition to a permanent position based on business needs. The position has flexible start and end dates, spanning from July to November.
We strongly encourage applications from women, gender-diverse individuals, Indigenous peoples, people of colour, and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals. At Vancouver Bike Share, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 5 months
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- Store discount
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Shift:
- Afternoon shift
Work days:
- Every Weekend
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Vancouver, BC V5L 2G1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- BC Driver's Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
About Vancouver Bike Share Inc.
We operate “Mobi by Shaw Go”, Vancouver’s public bike share system. Since launching in July 2016, we have grown to a system-size that includes 2,000 bikes and 200 stations and we’ve facilitated 2.8+ million trips for more than 138,500 different people. Our East Van-based team shares a passion for cycling and all of the benefits that come with it - especially when shared! We also operate the HOPR UBC bike share system.
Bike Share Fleet Balancer
Top Benefits
About the role
Compensation: $22.00/hr + 4% in lieu of vacation
Employment Type: Fixed-Term, Full-Time (37.5 hrs per week)
Hours: Afternoon (2:30PM-10:30PM) shift, weekend availability is required.
Vancouver Bike Share (VBS) operates Mobi by Rogers and HOPR UBC. We are dedicated to ensuring the highest quality of shared micromobility service for this important transportation option. Since launching in 2016, we’ve facilitated millions of trips for more than 350,000 different people. Our team shares a passion for cycling and all of the benefits that come with it – especially when shared!
Bike Share Fleet Balancers are the reason there is always a bike or ebike to ride and a place for a rider to dock the bike. Fleet Balancers work in all weather conditions to transport bikes, maintain stations, and monitor supporting technology. To get a better picture of the role, check out our Balancer
Responsibilities:
- Driving an extended cargo van, truck, or electric cargo trike throughout the Mobi service area (Vancouver and UBC) including navigation and parking
- Balancing stations: loading and unloading bicycles from vehicles and stations
- Identifying and collecting bicycles in need of repair or maintenance
- Station equipment assembly, installation, removal, and cleaning
- Interacting positively and helpfully towards customers and members of the public
- Keeping accurate records records of operations and tasks performed
- Following company protocols and procedures
- Additional duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications and Competencies:
- An ability to load, lift, and roll bicycles and equipment (~50 pounds)
- Excellent driving skills and a valid Class 5 BC or Class 7 (“N”) Drivers License in good standing
- Good communication skills in-person and through online communication tools
- Confidence and aptitude using online tools and apps
- A willingness to perform a variety of outdoor work tasks (from moving bikes to cleaning stations) in all weather conditions
- An organized, collaborative, and detail-oriented mindset
- Comfortable using tools (screwdrivers, drills, etc.) and working on a ladder
Benefits and Perks:
- Free use of Mobi by Rogers classic bikes and ebikes
- Bike tune-ups & repairs by our mechanics
- Free period products available in bathrooms at our HQ
- Friends & family discounted Mobi membership pricing
- A workplace culture that values: passion, respect, inclusivity, flexibility, sustainability, and fun!
This is a fixed term position with the potential for transition to a permanent position based on business needs. The position has flexible start and end dates, spanning from July to November.
We strongly encourage applications from women, gender-diverse individuals, Indigenous peoples, people of colour, and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals. At Vancouver Bike Share, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 5 months
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- Store discount
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Shift:
- Afternoon shift
Work days:
- Every Weekend
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Vancouver, BC V5L 2G1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- BC Driver's Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
About Vancouver Bike Share Inc.
We operate “Mobi by Shaw Go”, Vancouver’s public bike share system. Since launching in July 2016, we have grown to a system-size that includes 2,000 bikes and 200 stations and we’ve facilitated 2.8+ million trips for more than 138,500 different people. Our East Van-based team shares a passion for cycling and all of the benefits that come with it - especially when shared! We also operate the HOPR UBC bike share system.