E-Scooter Field Operations Specialist - Newark, NJ

Newark, New Jersey, United StatesContractPosted 2 months ago

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Role summary

Bird is seeking an independent contractor to serve as an E-Scooter Field Operations Specialist in Newark, NJ. This role involves managing the end-to-end operations of the e-scooter fleet, ensuring vehicles are charged, deployed, relocated, and retrieved to meet community transportation needs. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with strong local geography knowledge, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills. Responsibilities include using mobile technology to monitor and maintain the fleet, ensuring safe and environmentally friendly scooters are available. This is a contract, full-time position requiring a valid driver's license, a reliable vehicle, insurance, and warehouse space for charging.

Job Description

Bird’s cleaner, affordable, and on-demand mobility solutions are available in cities globally. We take a collaborative, community-first approach to micromobility. Bird partners closely with the cities in which it operates to provide a reliable and affordable transportation option for people who live and work there.

The Operations Partner role is a key partner to Bird’s Operations Team. The Operations Partner will work with our local City Operations Manager to manage our fleet of e-scooters in Newark, NJ to ensure it stays maintained and deployed to meet the transportation needs of the community. The ideal candidate for this partnership should have a “doer” attitude, excellent time-management and execution habits, and the ability to communicate clearly. As an Operations Partner, you will use our mobile technology to monitor, transport, rebalance, and maintain our vehicles to ensure a safe, environmentally friendly scooter is always available to ride nearby.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the end-to-end operation of the respective portfolio, ensuring charging, deploying, relocating and retrieving vehicles

Problem solve - prioritize tasks, and overcome obstacles that come your way

Be resourceful and a self-starter - take initiative and work well without supervision

Must-Have Qualifications:

Registered Business LLC

General liability insurance (ability to acquire within 30 days of onboarding)

General commercial auto insurance (ability to acquire within 30 days of onboarding)

Valid Drivers License

Access to a reliable vehicle for work-related duties

Strong knowledge of the local geography

Flexible availability and willingness to work daily, including weekends

Comfortable learning and adapting to new concepts and using new tools

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; stoop, bend, walk, and stand for long periods of time.

Self-motivated, energetic and driven individual with the ability to learn new skills and build a team

Ability to simplify difficult problems into actionable and solvable tasks

Must have a warehouse space with sufficient electrical capacity to charge vehicles onsite

Must Own/Rent Van

Important Details About the Role:

This is an independent contractor position, not an employee role.

You are responsible for your own tools, equipment, and any associated expenses required to complete your work.

As an independent contractor, you manage your own schedule and workload to meet the operational needs of Bird.

Culture at Bird

We're an ambitious, smart and open-minded team that is passionate about our mission. Each day is unlike the last, as we’re constantly moving forward, challenging each other, and working together to create the future of micromobility.

Bird is the world

Bird stands for a culture of inclusion. We celebrate different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives —encouraging everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We have a diverse environment that empowers our team to feel comfortable when they voice their opinions. For these reasons and more, Bird is a proud equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.

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Role Types: Contract Full-time

License/Certification:

Driving License (required)

Ability to Commute:

Newark, NJ (required)

Work Location: In person

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