Bike Mechanic & Education Assistant

Intercity Transit; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

PERS retirement plans

Paid time off and sick leave

Wellness allowance $150/mo

Job summary

Intercity Transit’s Walk N Roll program seeks a part-time Bike Mechanic & Education Assistant to maintain and inspect program bikes, teach youth basic maintenance, and supervise volunteers. You will help transport and organize bikes and materials, support outreach, and assist with program activities.

The role emphasizes engaging with youth, promoting safe cycling, and ensuring bikes are ride-ready. Schedule includes 30 hours/week with some evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bicycle mechanic experience and ability to inspect and repair bikes.
• Experience educating youth in bike maintenance and safety.
• High personal accountability for quality, safety, and impact of work.
• Experience working with youth and diverse communities.
• Ability to create an inclusive, welcoming environment for all backgrounds.
• Strong bicycle safety and handling skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to youth on basic bike maintenance and safe cycling.
• Guide volunteers and participants in repairing and refurbishing bicycles.
• Perform routine maintenance, repairs, and safety inspections for program bikes.
• Move, transport, and organize bicycles, equipment, and materials.
• Drive a van and trailer to transport youth, bikes, and supplies.
• Support outreach, data collection, and program reporting.

Skills

Bike maintenance

Youth education

Accountability

Youth experience

Diversity & inclusion

Bike safety

Job description

Do you enjoy working with bikes, sharing your skills with others, and helping young people build confidence on two wheels? Join Intercity Transit’s Walk N Roll team as our Bike Mechanic & Education Assistant!

In this hands-on role, you’ll help keep Walk N Roll’s bicycles safe, reliable, and ready to ride while supporting bicycle education programs for middle and high school students. You’ll use your bicycle mechanic skills to perform maintenance, repairs, and safety inspections; teach youth basic bike maintenance, repair, and safe cycling practices; and guide volunteers and program participants as they repair and refurbish bicycles.

You’ll also support the day-to-day needs of Walk N Roll programs by helping transport and organize bicycles, equipment, and program materials and assisting with outreach and program activities. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with bikes, engaging with youth and the community, and using their skills to support safe and accessible bicycling.

If you have:

• Bicycle mechanic skills.
• Ability to educate others.
• High level of personal accountability for the quality, safety, and impact of your work.
• Experience working with youth.
• Ability to create a welcoming environment for people of all races, ages, genders, abilities and backgrounds.
• Bicycle safety and handling skills.

Then this position is for you!

This position is partially supported by funding from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act. The CCA supports Washington’s climate action efforts by putting cap-and-invest dollars into work reducing climate pollution, creating jobs, and improving public health. Information about the CCA is available at www.climate.wa.gov.

This is a part-time, 30-hour-per-week position. The anticipated work schedule is Monday through Friday and will include frequent evening and weekend hours to support Walk N Roll programs and activities.

This position is grant-funded through June 30, 2027, with the potential for continuation contingent upon future grant funding.

As a Bike Mechanic & Education Assistant,you will:

• Provide instruction to youth on basic bicycle maintenance, repair, and safe cycling practices.
• Instruct, guide, and support volunteers and program participants in repairing and refurbishing bicycles.
• Perform routine maintenance, repair, and safety inspections to ensure all program bicycles are ride‑ready.
• Assist with moving, loading, transporting, storing, organizing, and inventorying bicycles, equipment, and program materials.
• Drive a van and trailer to transport youth participants, bicycles, and program supplies.
• Support outreach, data entry, and collection of information for program reporting.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.
• Must meet regular time and attendance standards.

Are you the one we are looking for?

Experience in bicycle mechanics, riding safety, education, youth development, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Knowledge of:

• Bicycle maintenance and repair.
• Bicycle safety principles.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment.

Skill in:

• Bicycle mechanic skills and ability to ensure bicycles are in safe riding condition.
• Safe, legal, and competent cycling skills.
• Ability to work with the public, youth, educators, and a wide range of stakeholders.
• Using computers and related software applications.
• Ability to safely operate program van and trailer.
• Prioritizing work and performing multiple tasks.

Licensing and Background Requirements:

• Must submit to a criminal background check, with results meeting Intercity Transit’s hiring criteria for the position.

Physical Requirements:

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, driving, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Semi–Physical Work: Exerting up to 30 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects. Requires walking up to 2 (two) miles and biking of 5-20 miles on occasion.

What’s in it for you?

• Earn $25 per hour.
• Work for a public agency that promotes a work-life balance and provides an essential service to the community.
• Accrue Washington Paid Sick Leave.
• Be a part of an essential service to the community.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
• PERS Retirement Plans (through Washington State Public Employee’s Retirement System) along with voluntary deferred compensation plans (401k and 457) with employer match up to 8.5%.
• 23.75 to 36 vacation days per year depending upon length of service. 12 days of sick leave per year depending upon date of eligibility.
• Paid Bereavement leave for qualifying family members.
• $150 per month Family & Wellness Allowance.

Ready to jump on board?

Completed applications must be received by 5:00pm on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.

Intercity Transit is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer and strives to provide a culturally diverse workforce. Intercity Transit does not discriminate in employment or service on the basis of race, creed, color, origin, age, sex, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.

We also take pride in being a drug-free workplace. Note that Intercity Transit is subject to requirements of the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and CFR Part 40 & Part 655, which prohibits the use of marijuana at any time while employed by Intercity Transit.