2019 Full Time Bicycle Mechanic

Founded in 1928, Dunbar Cycles is Vancouver’s oldest bike shop. Today is has grown into one of Canada’s foremost mountain bike shops in addition to offering a full range of hybrid and road bikes.

With knowledgeable, experienced mechanics and a shop full of avid riders, we are confident in our products and committed to offering that old fashioned service that is so key in the bike industry. Centrally located in the heart of the city at West Broadway and Columbia, Dunbar continues to push the envelope when it comes to nurturing the sport and developing up-and-coming racers. With a team of over a dozen sponsored riders and our annual Dunbar Summer Series race events, we take our responsibility to give back to the cycling community seriously.


GENERAL FUNCTION
With customer service being our top priority, Dunbar Cycles’ Bicycle Mechanic must provide exemplary skills in both product knowledge and relationship building.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Detailed and extensive knowledge of bicycles of all types, parts, tools, service techniques and parts compatibility
• Attention to detail and efficient and tidy work ethic
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced work environment as well as being able to work as part of a team
• Ability to talk to customers in a friendly and open manner, efficiently assess and diagnose their bicycle concerns and explain the repair service to the customer in an easy manner
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues under pressure but to the highest standard
• Building new bikes for the sales floor

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• A minimum of 1-3 year’s previous experience working in the service department in the cycling industry
• Comfortable working with high-end mountain and road bikes
• Comfortable working with all types of hydraulic components
• Positive attitude and self-motivated
• Willingness to do “whatever it takes”
• Passionate about riding
• Flexible availability – including weekends, and holidays

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• A detailed knowledge of suspension forks and shocks, servicing and tuning, suspension kinematics, bearing overhauls.
• Knowledge of electronic gear installation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• The position is Full-Time and is a 1-year contract to start.
• Compensation commensurate upon experience.
• You need to be legally eligible to work in Canada and must have a valid work permit.

Please email a resume over to service AT dunbarcycles DOT com