Are you looking for an exciting job this summer? Join the leading e-scooter company and help bring flexible transportation options to Hamilton. Full-time opportunities are available for enthusiastic individuals who know the city inside and out.
What we offer
- Fast-paced work environment
- Competitive starting wage with the opportunity for an increase
- Positive working environment with an exciting new team
- The privilege of helping reduce carbon emissions in your area
You will be a crucial member of our team that will be responsible for monitoring, transporting, rebalancing, and maintaining our fleet of e-scooters in the field to ensure a safe, available ride is always nearby. This role is key to helping grow and maintain our fleet and directly impacts millions of riders who rely on our service.
Current Shift Opening:
- Days, approx. 8:30am-5:00pm
Note: shift times may vary
Available Orientation Sessions:
- September 2nd from 11:00am-2:00pm (orientation session only)
Responsibilities
- Safely drive our fleet vans to ensure that our fleet is distributed throughout the city.
- Work with our local operations team to handle the redistribution or recovery of high-priority vehicles in a timely manner.
- Patrol the designated service areas identifying any e-scooters that may need maintenance or repair.
- Ensuring the quality control is met (and occasionally, essential maintenance) on the scooters.
- Be a brand ambassador and positively exhibit/share safe riding practices with the community.
Requirements
- Must have a valid full G driver's license
- Must provide a driver's abstract
- 8-9 years of driving experience preferred.
- Must be comfortable driving large vans, using technology (smartphone), and navigating through the city.
- Work outdoors under various weather conditions.
- Strong knowledge of your local geography or the ability to learn is an asset.
- Flexible availability and willingness to work on weekends regularly.
- Lifting up to 50 pounds; stooping, bending, walking, and standing for long periods.
- Must have a fully charged smartphone with a sufficient data plan.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to operate autonomously with little supervision and make quick priority judgments.
- Be willing to be subject to a background check; clearance is required
About GigHound
GigHound is a Canadian staffing and recruitment agency specializing in the placement of candidates on a temporary, contract, or permanent basis. We connect workers with businesses — big and small. We serve a wide variety of industries, including transportation & logistics, food processing & packaging, warehouses, manufacturing, and more.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Are you able to lift 50+ pounds (will need to be able to lift the scooters into the van)
- Do you have a valid class G (not G2) licence?
- Do you have experience driving larger vehicles, such as a cargo van? If you do, please explain the experience you have:
- Are you available to work 3-5 shifts a week?
- Are you available to work the day shift, approx. 8:30am-5:00pm?
- Are you available to potentially attend an orientation session on September 2nd from 11:00am-2:00pm??
Work Location: In person
