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Mechanic - Overlander Sports - Yellowknife

Bicycle Mechanic

Overlander Sports, Yellowknife

Position: Lead Bike Mechanic/Lead Shop Technician

Job Description: This position requires a bicycle mechanic who is able to complete

high level repairs such as wheel builds, hydraulic brake bleeds, electronic shifting

diagnostics, internally geared hub service and complete bicycle overhauls; including on

electric bicycles. Additional duties include hot waxing cross country skis and sharpening

skates.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform bike repairs ranging from minor adjustments to major overhauls

• Capable of wheel building and truing

• Ensure that proper safety practices are being followed

• Ensure customer service standards are being met

• Make sure that there is good communication between sales and service departments

• Help maintain a positive work environment

• Maintain a high degree of cleanliness and organization of the repair shop, including

maintenance of tools

• Check work email and respond at the beginning and end of every shift

• Assist Bike Department Manager with the bike parts inventory and purchasing

• Keep parts area organized, clean & labeled correctly

• Inventory is accurate, including pricing

• Promote sales through clearance events

• Perform inventory cycle counts as needed or directed

• Aide the sales floor in selling bikes

Education/Experience:

• Minimum of two years of professional bicycle mechanic experience

• Customer service/sales experience a valued asset

Skills and Traits:

• High level of mechanical aptitude

• Strong verbal communication skills

• Organizational skills

• High energy level

• Resourceful

• Ability to solve problems in various situations

• Ability to work in a dynamic, multi-functional, multi-cultural environment

• Enthusiastic, positive, analytical

Hours:

The successful candidate will be expected to work a forty-hour workweek, including

most Saturdays with Sundays and one other weekday off.

Wage/Salary:

• $26-$32 (Dependent on skill-level)

Contact Info:

Please send a cover letter and resume to jordanc@overlandersports.com. For any

follow-up please call (867) 873-2474 or visit ww.overlandersports.com.

Submission Deadline:

30/08/2024