Maintenance Specialist (San Francisco, CA)

Bird launched micromobility. Now we’re shaping its future.

We’re Bird, and we’re on a mission to
transform the way the world moves one ride at a time
. Our products, services, and people share one common goal: to make cities more livable by empowering people and communities everywhere to move freely, discover new possibilities, and create a cleaner, more connected future. To cleaner air. To calmer streets. To cities built for people.

Bird is a global leader in micromobility, dedicated to shaping the future of urban movement. Our cleaner, affordable, and on-demand mobility solutions are available in over 200 cities worldwide.

We take a collaborative, community-first approach to micromobility. Bird partners closely with the cities in which it operates, leveraging our experience and safety-first technology to help them meet their shared mobility and climate goals and provide a reliable, affordable, and responsible transportation option for people who live and work there.

Our award-winning electric vehicles have empowered more than eighty-seven million rides in cities around the world and helped riders take carbon-free trips in more than 200 cities globally. And our teams are constantly pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo in pursuit of a brighter future.

This hands-on role supports Bird’s vehicle operations within one of our central and/or service facilities. Including (but not limited to) the following:

• Repair:
  Mechanical
• Responsible for troubleshooting and diagnosing vehicle issues and repairing vehicles to meet functional specifications. Repairs include (but are not limited to) brakes, front forks, handlebar components, etc.
• Repair:
  Electrical
• Responsible for troubleshooting and diagnosing vehicle issues and repairing vehicles to meeting functional specifications. Repairs include (but are not limited to) vehicle “Brain”, battery, LCD screen, wiring, etc.
• Charging
• Responsible for meeting the vehicle charging schedule, which includes: moving vehicle pallets to and from charging areas, plugging-in/unplugging vehicles, and indicating vehicle charge date
• Hardware modification and troubleshooting
• Working with cross-functional Bird teams to develop processes and modify vehicles to meet business objectives

• Responsible for validating that the functionality of new or repaired vehicles to meet technical/business requirements

• Responsible for the input and output for materials delivered to or shipping from the facility, communicate with delivery drivers, track orders via our internal systems, and load and unload trucks

• Responsible for the tracking production equipment and materials in the facility, which includes spare parts, production assembly components, tools, safety equipment, computers, etc.

• Ensure adherence of process SOPs and maintain 5S standards for designated work area
• Work in a safe manner, following the departmental Safety Rules, including use of PPE, reporting any unsafe conditions/practices observed and reporting any accidents or injuries on the date of the incident
• Escalate questions regarding tools and processes to Supervisors

• Desire to work with Bird in a high-growth environment.
• A passion for technology and vehicles.
• Comfortable with navigating and using smartphone apps.
• Problem-solving mentality.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt.
• A strong understanding of hand tools.
• Ability to be very active: bend, stoop, and lift up to 80 pounds up to 3 feet off the ground on a frequent basis.
• Excellent time management, communication, and organization skills
• Ability to be both self-directed and work well in a team environment
• Keep work station clean and organized.
• Willing to perform heavy or repetitive tasks while sitting or standing for extended periods of time
• Ability to stand for 8 hours/day

Shift: TBD

Pay: $28.50/hr

Every time you hop on a Bird, you’re helping build a more livable city. We focus on four core pillars that reflect the impact of every ride:

• Freedom: We're the bridge that connects you to every experience—simple, convenient, and stress-free. We give you the freedom to move…