Scooter Mechanic

Bird; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in eco-friendly transportation is seeking a Maintenance Technician in New York. The role involves repairing and maintaining electric scooters, requiring a passion for technology and strong problem-solving skills. Join an ambitious team dedicated to making cities more livable.

Benefits

Paid time off

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Comfortable using smartphone apps.
• Previous mechanical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute repair and diagnosis for fleet upkeep.
• Perform extensive repairs on vehicles.
• Maintain communication with supervisor on challenges.

Skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Communication

Organization

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

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At Bird, we’re on a mission to make cities more livable by reducing traffic and carbon emissions with an affordable, convenient, and eco-friendly transportation option. We planted roots in Los Angeles, California. Now, our fleet of electric scooters is available to riders in cities around the world for short trips or the “last mile” of their journey. In our first year, Bird launched in over 100 cities and provided over 10 million rides. And we’re only just getting started.

Responsibilities

• Execute skills in repair and diagnosis to aid in the upkeep of the fleet.
• Perform extensive repairs on vehicles (this includes breaking down and refurbishing Bird vehicles)
• Maintain a high level of communication and responsiveness with your supervisor to advise of successes and challenges in your service center
• Collaborate with other teammates as well as work autonomously
• Perform material movement of scooters and inventory within the warehouse

Requirements

• A passion for technology and vehicles.
• Comfortable with navigating and using smartphone apps.
• Problem-solving mentality.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt.
• A basic understanding of hand tools.
• Ability to be very active: bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds up to 3 feet off the ground on a frequent basis.
• Excellent time management, communication, and organization skills
• Flexible availability and willingness to regularly work on weekends
• Ability to be both self-directed and work well in a team environment
• Keep work station clean and organized.
• Ability to stand for 8 hours/day

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous mechanical or related experience
• Experience in logistics, warehousing, and inventory

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work visa sponsorship.

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.

As an employee of TalentBurst, you enjoy the benefits they offer including PTO. At Bird, you’ll be able to help with our mission to bring environmentally friendly transportation to everyone!

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.

Pay Range Disclosure:

Bird offers competitive pay and benefits packages. The base salary range/hourly rate that Bird currently reasonably expects to pay for this role is included below. However, actual compensation may vary upon a number of factors such as experience, knowledge, skill level, skill sets, or the city in which work is performed. Accordingly, under certain circumstances, it is possible that a candidate’s actual compensation may be above or below this range. Some roles may also be entitled to receive other forms of compensation such as bonus, variable pay, and equity, and you will be eligible for paid time off, health and welfare benefits, and retirement benefits pursuant to the Company’s policies.

Pay Range:

$21 - 22USD

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Software Development

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