Job description
Are you looking for an exciting job this summer? Join the leading e-scooter company and help bring flexible transportation options to Halifax. 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 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 Available Shifts
- Mornings/days, approx. 7:00am - 3:00pm
- Afternoon/Evening, approx. 3:00pm - 11:00pm
Orientation Session Available:
- July 24th from 11:00am - 2:00pm (orientation session only)
Responsibilities
- Safely drive our fleet vans to ensure that the e-scooters are distributed throughout the city.
- Work with our local operations team to handle the re-distribution 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 class 5 driver's license
- Provide a driver's abstract
- 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 80 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 work independently with minimal supervision and make appropriate prioritization decisions quickly.
- 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.
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
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 full class 5 driver's licence?
- Do you have experience driving larger vehicles, such as a cargo van? If you do, please explain the experience you have:
- Are you able to work 3 - 5 shifts a week?
- We are seeking candidates who are regularly available to work on weekends, are weekends part of your availability?
- Are you able to work either the morning/day shift, approx. 7:00am-3:00pm OR the afternoon/evening shift, approx. 3:00pm - 11:00pm
- Are you available to potentially attend an orientation session on July 24th from 11:00am - 2:00pm?
Work Location: In person
