Bicycle Repairers

Tennessee Higher Education Commission; Bright (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tennessee Higher Education Commission is seeking a bicycle technician to install and adjust brakes, help customers choose bikes that fit their size and use, and align wheels. Training and on-the-job guidance are provided where needed.

Typical education includes less than a high school diploma up to some college; apprenticeship programs may exist. This role emphasizes customer service, safety, and mechanical troubleshooting in a retail setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Apprenticeship programs may be associated with these occupations.
• Basic customer service and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Install and adjust brakes and brake pads.
• Help customers select bicycles that fit body sizes and uses.
• Align wheels.

Skills

Basic Skills

Listening to others

Critical thinking

Problem Solving

Problem detection

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college, no degree

Less than high school diploma

Job description

These occupations usually require a high school diploma.

Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

Top Skills For This Job

• Basic Skills
• listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
• thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
• Problem Solving
• noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Will There Be Jobs?

New job opportunities are very likely in the future.

Are You On Track?

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Typical Daily Tasks

• Install and adjust brakes and brake pads.
• Help customers select bicycles that fit their body sizes and intended bicycle uses.
• Align wheels.