Below are two job postings for the Hubway bike share program
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Alta Bicycle Share Job Description: Bicycle Rebalancer/Van Driver
New Balance/Hubwayâ€BOSTON
Overview:
Bicycle sharing is a sustainable, healthy and communityâ€based transport option that enhances urban livability and mobility. Alta Bicycle Share operates approximately 630 bikes at over 60 stations in the Boston area with expansion to surrounding Cambridge, Somerville and Brookline expected for 2012.
Alta Bicycle Share, onâ€theâ€ground operators of the New Balance/Hubway bike sharing program, is seeking several resultsâ€oriented, dedicated individuals to assist with bicycle redistribution to all stations.
New Balance/Hubway Rebalancer is a part time position. The main responsibilities are to drive our company vans in Boston to help maintain the optimal number of available bikes and docks for our members.
Requirements:
• Must be able to start immediately with the ability to work nights and/or weekends
• Experience driving trucks or large vans in city traffic a must
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• Knowledge of Boston geography/street layout
• Basic computer skills
Forecasted Hours are:
Weekday hours are 6am to 10pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am to 10pm
Responsibilities:
• Work alone or with other Street Team members under the guidance of the Operations Manager and/or Street Team Leader
• Drives a large van to redistribute bikes as required based on realâ€time demand data
• Addresses and logs bike status, system events and rebalancing data as instructed
• Evaluates bike condition, and escalates issues, as needed
• Inspects bike stations for safety, operability and cleanliness
• Troubleshoots stations/ensures station operability
• Assists with bike and bike station deployment and reâ€deployment
• Works with Customer Service and Bike Maintenance teams to ensure timely and productive workflows
• Uses both utility vehicle and redistribution van to accomplish daily tasks
• Other tasks as assigned
Qualifications:
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalency
• Mechanical and/or electronic aptitude a plus
• Basic computer skills
• Flexible to work various shifts, as assigned.
• Interpersonal skills †must maintain confidentiality, remain open to others’ ideas and exhibit a willingness to try new things
• Adaptability must adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing priorities and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events
• Dependability †must be punctual, able to follow instructions, respond to management direction and solicit feedback to improve performance
• Previous experience in delivery driving, mechanical and/or logistics experience is preferred
Job Conditions:
• Bike shop/warehouse conditions
• Job may require travel
• Job may require hours that exceed 8 hours per day and/or 40 hours per week
• Requires bending, stooping, lifting up to 35 pounds
Compensation begins at $13/hour with the potential to increase to $15/hour after 90 days
Alta Bicycle Share is a drugâ€free workplace and an equal opportunity employer.
To Apply:
Submit a cover letter and resume to resumes+hubwaystreetteam@altabicycleshare.com
Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities in order to meet the ongoing needs of the organization
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Alta Bicycle Share Job Description: Bike Checker
New Balance/Hubwayâ€BOSTON
Overview:
Bicycle sharing is a sustainable, healthy, and communityâ€based transport option that enhances urban livability and mobility. New Balance/Hubway currently operates with over 60 stations and 600 bikes in Boston, with system expansion planned in Cambridge, Somerville and Brookline in 2012.
Through contracts with the City Of Boston, Alta Bicycle Share is responsible for all “on the ground†aspects of New Balance/Hubway bike share program, including but not limited to: station and bike building and deployment, station and bike repair and maintenance, and bicycle redistribution. Bike checkers ride between stations to provide on the spot maintenance and technical assistance to help ensure the safe and efficient operation of New Balance/Hubway system.
Availability Requirements:
• Must be able to start immediately
• Flexible availability a plus
• Part time shifts available
• Weekday shifts from 8am – 5pm
Responsibilities:
• Work alone or in a team setting and with Lead Bicycle Mechanic
• Rides a bicycle throughout city to check status and perform routine maintenance on bicycles
• Evaluates bike condition, and escalates issues, as needed
• Inspects bike stations for safety, operability and cleanliness
• Works with Customer Service & Street Team to ensure timely and productive workflows
• Some data entry, for inventory tracking purposes
Qualifications:
• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma or equivalency
• Some bicycle mechanic experience
• Comfort riding a bicycle in city traffic
• Basic knowledge of Boston geography/street layout
• Basic computer skills
• Flexible to work various shifts, as assigned
• Accountability – the individual will be working unsupervised for the majority of the time
• Adaptability †the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events
• Dependability †the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance
Job Conditions:
• Bike shop/warehouse conditions
• Job may require travel
• Job may require hours that exceed 8 hours per day and/or 40 hours per week
• Requires bending, stooping, lifting up to 35 pounds Compensation begins at $13/hour. Alta Bicycle Share is a drugâ€free workplace and an equal opportunity employer.
To Apply:
Submit a cover letter and resume to:
resumes+hubwaystreetteam@altabicycleshare.com@altabicycleshare.com
Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities in order to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.