Bicycle Technician

About This Role

Hiring a skilled Bike Technician who shares our passion for cycling and commitment to delivering exceptional service.

This role is perfect for a detail-oriented and proactive individual who is eager to learn and grow with our team.

You will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of bikes, from assembly to repair, and provide personalized service to customers.

We are looking for someone who is dependable, people-oriented, and adaptable, with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.

Riders and enthusiasts are encouraged to apply, and we welcome candidates of all ages and levels of experience.

What You'll Do

• Apply shop standards in the assembly and repair of bikes and skis across the full product line.
• Assist customers in selecting bicycles that fit their body sizes and intended bicycle uses.
• Assemble and prepare bikes for sale, including installing new tires and tubes.
• Provide an educated assessment for a bicycle repair for the customer, including an estimated completion date.
• Evaluate the mechanical condition of the product and estimate the cost of repairs.
• Maintain shop production standards.
• Complete paperwork accurately and fully, and process to next status or location.
• Operate cash register as necessary.
• Record and report any deficiencies not addressed by the repair work being done to the customer and or the appropriate leader.
• Install, repair, and replace equipment or accessories, such as handlebars, stands, lights, and seats.
• Align wheels.
• Disassemble axles to repair, adjust, and replace defective parts, using hand tools.
• Shape replacement parts, using bench grinders.
• Repair holes in tire tubes, using scrapers and patches.
• Weld broken or cracked frames together, using oxyacetylene torches and welding rods.
• Paint bicycle frames, using spray guns or brushes.
• Install and adjust brakes and brake pads.
• Sell bicycles and accessories.
• Order bicycle parts.
• Build wheels by cutting and threading new spokes.
• Install vehicle parts or accessories.
• Adjust vehicle components according to specifications.
• Explain technical product or service information to customers.
• Sell products or services.
• Other duties as needed/assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to maintain open and positive relations with employees and customers
• Strong attention to detail
• Interest in developing own skills and knowledge
• Minimum 2 years experience preferred working as a technician/ mechanic in a bike shop.
• Previous bike assembly experience or equivalent preferred
• Availability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including evenings and weekends
• Ability to periodically lift 40 pounds
• Interest in working in a team environment committed to providing excellent sales and service experience while increasing sales through service

Nice to Have

• Knowledge and experience in any or all of the following systems and tools:
• Tire levers
• Bike cable cutters
• Component cleaning brushes
• Frame taps
• Personal computers
• Cassette lock ring tools
• Needle nose pliers
• Wheel truing stands
• Hex tools
• Linkage clamps
• Crank pullers
• Inventory management software
• Compact scissors
• Point of sale terminals
• Multipurpose hammers
• Chain cleaner brushes
• Box end spanners
• Crown race setters
• Threadless nut setters
• Threadless nut setters
• P-handled hex wrenches
• Cable cutters
• Wall mount stands
• Portable repair stands
• Spoke gauges
• Screw type chain tools
• RepairTRAX
• Web browser software
• Folding hex wrench sets
• Shop repair stands
• Offset brake wrenches
• Pedal Powered Software Bicycle Repair Man
• Sprocket removers
• Repair Traq
• Desktop computers
• LightSpeed Cloud
• Three-way hex wrenches
• Chainring nut wrenches
• Open end wrench sets
• Brake pads
• Other systems and tools may be required, but the above is not an exhaustive list.

Benefits

Common Questions

• What is the education required for this position?
• At least a high school diploma or equivalent
• What does this position pay?
• This Bicycle Technician role pays $15 to $25/Hr.
• Is this full-time or part-time?
• This job is Full Time.
• Where is Richardson Bike Mart located?
• Richardson Bike Mart is located at 9040 Falcon View Drive, Mckinney, TX