Seattle Bike Master Tech (gravel & hardtail)

Posted by Cripple Creek Backcountry on 03/23/2022

Job Basics

Industry Sector: Bike

Job Categories: Retail - Bike Mechanic - Ski Technician

Company Type: Accessories, Apparel/SoftGoods, Events, HardGoods/Equipment, Nutrition, Publication/Media, Recreation, Service, Retail

State: WA

City: Seattle

Country: United States

Required Experience: 1 - 3 years

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: $19-$25/hr Depends on Experience

Required to Relocate: Yes

Required to Travel: No

Employee May Telecommute: No

Job Seeker Must Live Within: 50+ miles

Job Description & Requirements

Cripple Creek Backcountry is a leader in human powered travel for backcountry skiing and NOW biking as well.  Our Seattle location is hiring a Master Bike Technician who loves gravel biking, road biking, or good old school hard tailing.  If you ride full squish, that's cool too.  We are expanding our offerings at our different locations.  Cripple Creek Backcountry Seattle will begin servicing gravel grinders and other bikes out of our Fremont location.  We will also be selling carbon and titanium frame gravel bikes and looking for an experienced candidate that is looking to have an awesome job in the outdoor industry.  

Our Lead Bike Mechanic must meet the following requirements:

- Minimum 2 years in bike shop repair experience

- Complete knowledge of modern bikes

- Able to perform stellar tunes, wheel trues, brake bleeds, fork service and complete bike builds

- Sell merchandise in bike shop including retail bikes, components, & protection

- Ski Tech experience is a plus, however not required.  We will train any open minded person who is a great fit

- Must be authorized to work in the United States

- Maintain a clean and organized bike shop

- Complete tunes and repairs in a timely manner according to deadlines set with customers and management

- Maintain a safe work environment adhering to all safety regulations within the Service Department

- Must be able and willing to lift up to 50 pounds and be able to be on your feet for a prolonged period of time

- Full-time employment is 32+ hours a week and includes being able to work some weekends and holidays.

- Open minded with strong communication skills

- Willing to work with customers ranging in experience with our bike selection

- Moderate computer skills

- Ability to partake in regularly scheduled staff/service meetings and events

- Willing to learn ski/board services (tunes and repairs)

About Cripple Creek Backcountry

Cripple Creek Backcountry is your local backcountry ski shop online. We have 5 locations after being founded in Carbondale, CO.  We since have opened Aspen Highlands, Avon, Denver, Silverton and Seattle, WA.  We are experts in human powered pursuits whether it be on skis, splitboards, gravel bikes or hard tails.  We love the spirit of movement that brings newfound energy through our mind, body and soul.