Vehicle Mechanic ($18.00) - Columbus, OH

Bird; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 71,415,000; Full time

Job summary

Bird in Columbus is seeking a hands-on, motivated Maintenance Specialist to repair and maintain our electric fleet, support warehouse operations, and help move our green mobility mission forward. You will diagnose scooters (and bikes in some markets), manage inventory, collaborate with your team, stay organized and safe, and contribute to a fast-paced, collaborative culture.

Weekend availability is required, the shift is flexible, and pay starts at $18 per hour in Columbus.

Qualifications

• Mechanical skills or quick-learning mindset.
• Comfort with hand tools and smartphone apps.
• Strong communication, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs and be on your feet for up to 8 hours.
• Weekend availability and a “let’s do this” attitude.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair scooters (and electric bikes in some markets) from easy win/quick fixes to full refurbishments
• Keep our warehouse efficient by moving scooters and managing inventory
• Collaborate with your team and communicate learnings and roadblocks
• Lead by example — stay organized, safe, and positive

Skills

Mechanical skills

Hand tools

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Physical fitness

Smartphone apps

Tools

Smartphone apps

Job description

Join Bird’s mission to change the way the world moves, one ride at a time. Our award-winning electric vehicles help reduce carbon emissions and traffic in over 400 cities around the world — and we’re just getting started.

We're hiring full-time positionthrough our trusted staffing partner, TalentBurst.

We’re seeking a hands-on, motivated Maintenance Specialist to ensure our vehicles are in peak condition. In this role, you’ll repair and maintain our electric fleet, support warehouse operations, and work with a tight‑knit team that moves fast and thinks green.

What You'll Do

• Diagnose and repair scooters (and electric bikes in some markets) from easy win/quick fixes to full refurbishments
• Keep our warehouse efficient by moving scooters and managing inventory
• Collaborate with your team and communicate learnings and roadblocks
• Lead by example — stay organized, safe, and positive

What You Bring

• Mechanical skills or a quick‑learning mindset
• Comfort with hand tools and smartphone apps
• Strong communication, time management, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to lift 40 lbs and be on your feet for up to 8 hours
• Weekend availability and a “let’s do this” attitude

Bonus Points

• Prior experience in maintenance, logistics, or warehousing
• Passion for tech, mobility, or sustainability
• Mechanics, apprentices, or students encouraged to apply!

Pay: $18

Shift: Flexible shift with some weekends

Location: 2491 N High Street, Columbus, OH, 43202

Life at Bird

We’re bold, collaborative, and mission-driven. You’ll join a team that values diversity, authenticity, and innovation — and is always ready to build the future of micro-mobility together. Bird is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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