Assistant Operations Manager - Battery Swap Fleet & Charging

Assistant Operations Manager
- Battery Swap Fleet & Charging

42-11 9th St, Long Island City, NY 11101, USA

Posted Monday, August 10, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Is this you?

• You are a natural leader with prior experience supervising hourly field and warehouse operations teams
• You focus on safety while meeting operational target and looking for ways to “do things better”
• 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 Assistant Operations Manager to ensure safe and efficient daily activities of both battery swapping (field-based) and battery charging (in-warehouse) for bikeshare operations in the greater New York City area. This role is responsible for daily supervision of operational staff, identification of process improvements, empowering employees with resources needed to conduct their duties, working in partnership with all team members to ensure continuous operational improvement which includes conducting employee training as needed, and otherwise ensuring safety and performance standards are met or exceeded.

The starting work schedule oversees the morning shift and is Friday
- Tuesday, 4:00 am
-12:00 pm. Please note that work schedules are subject to change based on business need.

• Ensure that safety-related and quality control processes are in place and followed
• Develop scheduling and conduct daily supervision of the battery swapping drivers and battery charging teams; ensuring the shifts run smoothly
• Conduct daily supervision of employees; monitor performance on shift to ensure the department meets all metrics; record and report daily operational metrics
• Lead daily operational standups including shift goals and safety topics
• Utilize performance data to design and modify operational procedures to ensure performance metrics are met and improved

• You have prior experience in both field-based fleet and warehouse operations; knowledge of bikeshare and e-bikes and experience working with special hazards materials safety protocols preferred
• You have previous supervisory experience for an hourly operations team, with a mixture of drivers and in-warehouse roles, overseeing employees in a union environment and engaging for safety, quality, and productivity
• 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
• You have a current driver’s license and clean driving record, with the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record check

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.

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.

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