Wheel Transit Driver Jobs in Toronto, ON (NOW HIRING)

ABOUT SHIFT TRANSIT

Shift Transit Inc. is a leading mobility operations company, overseeing 60,000 mobility assets on a daily basis, including scooters, bikes, carsharing vehicles, and micro transit/paratransit vans. We partner with private, public, and non-profit clients to provide day-to-day fleet management, marketing, and customer service support for a wide array of mobility programs. As the operator of Bike Share Toronto, Shift Transit manages 9,000+ bikes and 700+ stations that cover across the City of Toronto. Shift Transit, with its partner PBSC Urban Solutions, has years of experience planning, implementing, and operating bike-sharing programs across North America. Through careful planning and collaboration with our clients in each city, we take pride in delivering an excellent experience to both our riders and our clients.

SHIFT TRANSIT INC. LIFE

Our office is located near Lakeshore / Carlaw, with a flexible approach to hybrid work depending on the requirements of your role. You will work hard, have a lot of responsibility, you will be challenged daily, and work side-by-side with the senior leadership as you learn and grow within the company. We are a small but powerful team of industry experts. We work hard but love to celebrate wins. Working within a team environment is extremely important to us, and it should be to you too. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair and service our fleet of bikes
• Make request for additional parts/ supplies
• Assembling/ disassembling different types of bicycles
• Wheel building, wheel truing, tire changing Maintain KPIs for the Bike Shop
• Oversee and coach employees
• Submit performance and progress reports
• Fluent with Inventory and Materials Management concepts, such as inventory control and analysis, material lead times, usage analysis
• Develops and implements standard work procedures to continually improve overall team productivity
• Responsible for safe work practices
• Be able to make decisions based on knowledge and experience
• Crank arm replacement, changing derailleurs, headset overhaul, chain check and replacement
• Changing brakes, brakes and shift levers, cables
• Deliver exceptional support to your team to achieve performance targets
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Must complete all internal training requirements.
• Maintain a safe and organized workspace, following standard operating procedures
• Respond to directives from the management team
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements and Qualifications

• Must be able to lift upto 75 pounds
• Must have the ability to bend, crawl, stoop and stand for long periods of time
• Must be willing to work in all weather conditions year-round
• Must be available to work a varied schedule of days, evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Must have great human relations skills, written and verbal communication skills, decision making and organizational skills
• Advanced knowledge and of parts and maintenance procedures
• Must be comfortable riding a bike in an urban environment
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Proven experience as a Mechanic or in a similar role is preferred.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, tools, and equipment.
• Familiarity with diagnostic equipment and repair tools.
• Ability to read technical manuals and schematics effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment.
• Certification from a recognized trade school or equivalent experience is a plus.
  

Additional Information

Shift Transit Toronto is committed to fostering a positive and progressive culture with a workforce that is representative of the population it serves. Applications from women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minority group members are encouraged.

Other Considerations

• All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities to accomplish company key performance indicators (KPI)
• Shift Transit Inc is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a positive and progressive culture with a workforce that is representative of the population it serves