Lead Mechanic - BCycle Santa Cruz

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Lead Mechanic

Reports to: Operations Manager

Location: Santa Cruz, CA

Job Type: Full-Time, Non-exempt, 32 hours per week (4 days per week, 8 hours per day) Evening and Weekend availability required

At Revolution, we believe in a future where every person has access to a bike—where cities are less congested and more connected. More than 200 team members work toward that future every day, one ride at a time.

We design and operate bike share systems that serve communities across North America. From large cities to small towns, college campuses, and corporate environments, we deliver solutions tailored to the needs of each place we serve.

At Revolution, you’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, curiosity, and practical problem-solving. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where people can contribute meaningfully and grow. Our commitment to employee well-being is reflected in our recognition as a 2026 Platinum Bell Seal recipient by Mental Health America, honoring our efforts to foster a respectful and mentally healthy workplace.

The Santa Cruz BCycle Lead Mechanic will proactively manage the overall health of the e-bike fleet. This role reports directly to the Operations Manager and is responsible for oversight and training of other staff related to e-bike care and maintenance. This role also serves as a public face of BCycle in the field; therefore, a positive and friendly attitude is an absolute necessity! This unique position also allows for a deeper focus on e-bikes. This position offers an important opportunity to improve and refine service and help deliver an awesome experience to our customers. A strong candidate will support Revolution’s commitment to a strong and positive workplace culture.   

A few of the benefits we offer:

• Competitive compensation package
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401k with up to 4% employer match
• 3 weeks PTO + 1 week sick time off per year
• Paid parental leave

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of Bicycle Mechanics.
• Perform duties associated with Bicycle Mechanics on a regular basis.
• Motivate the team to perform safely, efficiently, and accurately and give feedback where appropriate.
• Work under the guidance of the Operations Manager to identify, develop and implement improvements.
• Work under the guidance of the Operations Manager to identify, develop and implement improvements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assemble, maintain, and repair fleet of bicycles for bike share system.
• Maintain a clean, efficient and well-organized workshop.
• Creative problem solving with mechanics and other team members.
• Aggregates feedback from mechanics and leadership to make informed SOP decisions in consultation with Operations Manager and Tech Ops regarding bike maintenance and best practices.
• Analyze/audit current inventories and parts usage trends to forecast purchasing and provide recommendations for bilk purchases.
• Contribute to creation and maintenance of SOPs to standardize processes, products, and tools as necessary.
• Assist with the hiring and training as needed.
• Complete annual refurbishments on fleet.
• Conduct monthly safety checks on the fleet in warehouse and outside.
• Ride a bicycle to perform in-field repair and inspection work.
• Diligently maintain accurate work orders for all work performed.
• Follow procedural guidelines and company policies for all work performed.
• While in the field, interact with bike share passholders and the public in a friendly and professional manner.
• Assist in the assembly and programming of new bikes as our system expands.
• Maintain and repair mechanical and electronic components of bikes as needed to manufacturer specifications.
• While performing field work, communicate with Operations Manager regarding locations and condition of equipment, respond to Operations Manager in accordance with company's communication policy.
• Communicate with other staff and supervisors to affect improvements.
• Perform spot inspections of mechanic work.
• Ensure that bicycle-related company and service levels are met by Bicycle Mechanics.
• Manage inventory levels for tools and parts; request new parts and tools as needed.
• Receive and allocate inventory as necessary.
• Ensure bike and parts cycle counts are being performed.
• Develop team to improve professional goals and meet or exceed performance expectations.
• Contribute to positive, open, transparent and respectful communication within the team.
• Communicate with Operations Manager regarding any e-bike or facility issues.
• Receive training from the Operations Manager on current best practices, procedures, and repairs. Train the team on those procedures and ensure accountability and follow up.
• Coordinate with Operations Manager to or to adapt and train team on new procedures.
• Frequently collaborate with the Lead Field Techs on issues that affect staff and interdepartmental operations.
• Support corporate Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) goals and objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Excitement, interest in bike sharing.
• Bicycle mechanic experience required, hands-on, technical experience necessary.
• Ability to manage bicycle repair schedule, oversee, and train others.
• Ability to manage a repair schedule and inventory.
• Certification from a recognized bicycle program or equivalent experience.
• Proven technical and mechanical aptitude, innovation, and critical thinking.
• Strong leadership, communications and interpersonal skills; ability to motivate a team to perform effectively, efficiently, safely while finding joy and meaning in the work.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands, and deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Organized thinkers, with the ability to self-direct under a high-pressure environment with changing deadlines.
• A strong sense of safety for everyday tasks.
• Positive attitude.

Physical Requirements and Special Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Frequently bend, stoop, and twist throughout the day.
• Occasionally drive company vehicles.
• Requires the ability to regularly lift objects up to 65 lbs. and carry objects of this weight for distances up to 150 feet
• Requires the ability to perform work while standing for prolonged periods of time.  
• Repetitive motion required of the wrists, hands, or fingers occasionally throughout the workday.
• Requires working and riding a bicycle outdoors in various temperatures including rain, cold and heat conditions.  
• Comfortable with working in busy outdoor urban environments.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance in accordance with company and department policy.
• This is a full-time position expected to work 32 hours per week (4 days per week, 8 hours per day). Some hours outside of this, including evenings and weekends, may be required.
• This role requires the ability to speak clearly so listeners can understand, understand the speech of another person, see details of objects that are less than a few feet away, stand or sit for several hours straight at a time.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.