Assistant Operations Manager, Bike Fleet

Is this you?

• You are a natural leader with prior experience supervising an hourly operations team
• You are intrigued at impacting the urban environment through active and affordable first-and-last-mile transportation and logistics solutions

If yes, then we have your next career opportunity!


Motivate is seeking a qualified Assistant Operations Manager to oversee bike repair and maintenance operations and activities for New York's growing bikeshare system. In this role, you will empower employees with resources needed to conduct their duties, work in partnership with all team members to identify and ensure operational improvements are implemented, and otherwise ensure safety and performance standards are met or exceeded. The assistant operations manager will be responsible for daily oversight, including tracking attendance, productivity, and quality control processes for all bike maintenance.


The starting work schedule for this position covers the evening shift from 2:00 pm - 12:00 am, Friday - Monday. Please note that schedules may be subject to change based on business need.


About the Role

• Develop scheduling and conduct daily management of bike technicians
• Full employee life-cycle hourly union workforce people management
• Oversee routing of the field teams to complete field-based bike repairs and inspections
• Ensure that safety-related and quality control processes are in place and followed
• Conduct metrics tracking, analyze results, and generate output reports

About You

• You have prior experience with warehouse and/or repair operations; previous inventory management experience and knowledge of bikeshare and/or fleet management preferred
• You have previous supervisory experience for an hourly operations team, overseeing employees in a union environment and engaging for productivity and success
• You are technology proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and can quickly learn new software
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills with a wide range of audiences
• You are a self-starter, thrive in a fast paced, quickly changing environment with strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

About Motivate

We are the premier micromobility service operations and infrastructure experts, delivering bikeshare operations management services to many of the nation's largest cities. With decades of agile and scalable fleet development experience, we ensure optimal system performance and the highest level of customer satisfaction available.


Motivate is led by a group of seasoned operational experts, creative leaders, and sustainability-minded teams. At Motivate, exceptional service is our North Star. We take pride in working together to keep communities moving and connected to the work, the play, the people, and the places they love most.


Why Join Our Team

As a Motivate employee, you are a key member of our team responsible for the efficient delivery and performance of bikeshare system operations and support services. We're always looking for new people who aren't afraid to roll up their sleeves to be successful, whether out in the field or working in one of our depot or office locations, to make a difference in our communities.


Transforming cities is more than just changing the way we travel and commute throughout the metropolitan area. At Motivate, we strive to support the communities we operate in by providing employment to those who need it most. We care about your passion, character, and determination to work hard more than your past.


We are seeking dependable, hardworking, team-oriented employees who want to build a career with Motivate and impact the cities in which we live and work. We're looking for candidates who are professional, personable and take pride in their work. Do you thrive off teamwork, a great place to work, and the feeling of a job well done? If so, we'd love to hear from you.


Work Perks

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life, accidental death, long-term and short-term disability insurance options
• Paid time off and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• 401k retirement savings plan with company match
• Bike share membership
• Opportunities for growth

Interested? Apply now!

The above description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the role. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities to accomplish Motivate's mission.


Motivate LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status under applicable law. We also provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law, as well as individuals who need an accommodation because of pregnancy or their sincerely held religious beliefs. If you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during any aspect of the application process or performance of your job, please contact the People Team or the hiring manager.