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

Overnights, approx. 9:00pm - 5:30am

_ must be available to work Thursday through Sunday each week. _

Orientation Session Available:

August 15th 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 G 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.

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, Seasonal
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: From $17.50 per hour

Benefits:
Casual dress
Flexible schedule
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 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 the overnight shift, approx. 9:00pm - 5:30am?
Are you available to work the overnight shift, Thursday through Sunday each week?
Are you available to potentially attend an orientation session on August :00am?

Work Location: In person