Operations Specialist - Driver - Los Angeles, CA

Bird; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Work-from-home stipend

Healthcare package

Bird ride credits

Job summary

Bird is seeking a seasonal Operations Specialist in Los Angeles to keep our fleet moving. You will drive, deploy, relocate, and prepare scooters for riders, ensuring safety, reliability, and on-time performance.

This role requires a valid driver’s license, comfort with smartphone apps, and the ability to lift up to 80 lbs. Weekend or varied shifts may be available, with benefits including healthcare and ride credits.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license with at least two years of driving experience.
• Comfortably using smartphone apps while on the move.
• Proficiency in English; bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive, load/unload, and follow mobile app routes to deploy or retrieve scooters.
• Operate a smartphone while multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Relocate scooters from low-demand to high-demand areas efficiently.
• Perform basic diagnostics and quality checks on scooters and e-bikes.
• Support warehouse and fleet staging operations.
• Communicate clearly with teammates and use internal tools to hit daily goals.
• Participate in product testing and new feature rollouts.

Skills

Driver's license

Smartphone use

Teamwork

Lift 80 lbs

English proficient

Job description

Bird launched micromobility. Now we’re shaping its future.

We’re Bird, and we’re on a mission totransform the way the world moves one ride at a time. Our products, services, and people share one common goal: to make cities more livable by empowering people and communities everywhere to move freely, discover new possibilities, and create a cleaner, more connected future. To cleaner air. To calmer streets. To cities built for people.

Who We Are

Bird is a global leader in micromobility, dedicated to shaping the future of urban movement. Our cleaner, affordable, and on-demand mobility solutions are available in over 200 cities worldwide.

We take a collaborative, community-first approach to micromobility. Bird partners closely with the cities in which it operates, leveraging our experience and safety-first technology to help them meet their shared mobility and climate goals and provide a reliable, affordable, and responsible transportation option for people who live and work there.

Our award-winning electric vehicles have empowered more than eighty-seven million rides in cities around the world and helped riders take carbon-free trips in more than 200 cities globally. And our teams are constantly pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo in pursuit of a brighter future.

Job Summary

We're hiring for two (40 hours/week) seasonal full-time positions, with an Overnight Shift and Morning Shift availability depending on seasonality and performance.

As an Operations Specialist, you’ll play a key role in keeping our fleet moving. You’ll drive, deploy, relocate, and prepare scooters for riders, working behind the scenes to ensure every ride is safe, smooth, and on time.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive, load/unload, and follow mobile app routes to deploy or retrieve scooters
• Operate a smartphone while multitasking in a fast-paced environment
• Relocate scooters from low-demand to high-demand areas efficiently
• Perform basic diagnostics and quality checks on scooters and e-bikes
• Support warehouse and fleet staging operations
• Communicate clearly with teammates and use internal tools to hit daily goals.
• Participate in product testing and new feature rollouts

Must Haves

• A valid driver’s license with at least two years of driving experience
• Comfortably using smartphone apps while on the move
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs (with or without accommodation). Team-oriented mindset with strong communication skills
• Proficiency in English, bilingual a plus!
• Bonus: Availability for weekend or varied shift work, and familiarity with local streets and neighborhoods
• Previous experience in delivery, logistics, rideshare, or warehouse work is a plus

Pay:

$19.50/hr

Shift Hours:

Overnight - 8:00pm to 4:30am | Morning - 4:00am to 12:30pm - Thursday to Monday

Why Bird Matters

Every time you hop on a Bird, you’re helping build a more livable city. We focus on four core pillars that reflect the impact of every ride:

• Freedom: We're the bridge that connects you to every experience—simple, convenient, and stress-free. We give you the freedom to move without limits.
• Exploration: We turn everyday trips into memorable experiences, sparking discovery and wonder as you connect with the world around you.
• Community: Taking a Bird is an act of citizenship. We create a sense of belonging and unity, knowing that the richer our communities become, the richer our lives become.
• Sustainability: Our electric vehicles reduce gas-powered car usage and lower carbon emissions. We enable responsible choices, creating tangible impact and driving progress toward a cleaner future.

Culture at Bird

We're an ambitious, smart, and open-minded team that is passionate about our mission. Each day is unlike the last, as we’re constantly moving forward, challenging each other, and working together to create the future of micro-mobility.

Perks Up!

We want you to succeed and thrive here, so we offer a few sweet perks:

• Plenty of time off to relax and recharge, plus a wellness resource to help you wind down.
• A work-from-home stipend.
• An employer-paid healthcare package.
• Of course, Bird ride credits to get you where you need to be!

Bird is the world

Bird stands for a culture of inclusion.

We celebrate different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives —encouraging everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We have a diverse environment that empowers our team to feel comfortable when they voice their opinions.

For these reasons and more, Bird is a proud equal employment opportunity employer.

We welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics, and we are dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.

Sound like a place you’d like to work? Sweet. Let’s chat.