Join the Ride Team
Ride Bicycles is always looking for the right folks to join our team. As a busy and growing business we are looking for organized and motivated individuals who are passionate about all things bike! We are hiring for all departments: sales, service, warehouse and more.
Why Ride?
We are more than your typical local bike shop. We have a sharp focus on all things PNW dirt and the community around it. Apart from just selling and servicing bikes we host social rides, in store tech clinics + sponsor a couple local mountain bike teams in the area. There is never a dull day at Ride, come find out for yourself. We offer competitive pay, industry discounts and more!
Join Our Team This Season
We are hiring for two seasonal service positions for the 2026 riding season: a senior-level mechanic role and a production mechanic role. Both positions are in-person in Issaquah, WA.
Senior Bike Mechanic (Seasonal, Full-Time)
Issaquah, WA • In-Shop • 2026 Riding Season (February through September 30)
Pay: $28–$35 per hour, DOE + performance-based incentives
Structured, appointment-based workflow that prioritizes uninterrupted bench time and consistent repair throughput.
Ride Bicycles is hiring a Senior Bike Mechanic for the 2026 riding season to add senior-level capacity during peak demand. The majority of our service workload is high-end mountain, gravel, and e-MTB platforms, including in-house suspension service.
This role reflects a deliberately higher operating bar. We are looking for a proven, high-performing mechanic who can produce consistent, billable service work at pace while maintaining excellent quality standards and clear documentation. This role is best suited for a senior-level mechanic currently producing at pace in a busy service environment.
Core Responsibilities
- Advanced drivetrain service and overhauls
- Hydraulic brake service and rebuild
- Complete wheel builds and precision truing
- Hands-on diagnostic experience with modern e-MTB systems (Bosch, Shimano STEPS, Brose, or similar), including firmware updates and system troubleshooting
- Suspension service at 50- and 200-hour intervals
- Service and troubleshoot SRAM AXS, Shimano Di2, and dropper posts
- Accurate service documentation and clean workflow
Requirements
- 4+ years of paid experience as a bicycle mechanic in a professional bicycle shop
- Recent, consistent hands-on shop experience (not a re-entry or training role)
- Strong experience with advanced drivetrain and hydraulic brake systems
- Proven wheel truing and complete wheel build skills
- Experience performing suspension service at 50- and 200-hour intervals is a plus
- Ability to maintain consistent quality and repair throughput
- Availability for full-time hours and at least one weekend day
- Reliable transportation and ability to commute to Issaquah, WA
- Authorized to work in the United States
Compensation & Structure
- $28–$35 per hour, depending on experience and demonstrated capability
- Performance-based incentives tied to service output
- Hourly, paid bi-weekly
- Paid sick leave in accordance with Washington State law
- Employee discounts on bikes, parts, and accessories
This is a full-time, seasonal role running February through September 30, 2026. Continued employment beyond this date is not implied.
To apply: Email your resume to jobs@ridebicycles.com with the subject line “Senior Bike Mechanic – 2026”.
Production Bicycle Mechanic (Seasonal, Full-Time)
Issaquah, WA • In-Shop • 2026 Riding Season (March through September 30)
Pay: $22–$27 per hour, DOE + performance-based incentives
Structured, appointment-based workflow that prioritizes uninterrupted bench time and consistent repair throughput.
Continuous 3+ years of paid experience as a bicycle mechanic in a professional bicycle shop required. Production-focused role working on high-end MTB, gravel, and e-MTB systems.
This position is for an experienced mechanic who can manage a full workload independently and complete assigned repairs accurately and on time.
Core Responsibilities
- Drivetrain service and replacement on modern SRAM and Shimano systems
- Hydraulic brake bleed, installation, and rebuild
- Mountain bike linkage service including pivot and bearing replacement
- Tubeless setup and troubleshooting
- Hub and freehub service (cup-and-cone and sealed systems)
- Spoke replacement and wheel truing
- Dropper post installation and service
- Safety inspections and tune-ups
- Accurate service notes and clean workstation
Technical Requirements
- Continuous 3+ years of paid experience as a bicycle mechanic in a professional bicycle shop
- Ability to manage a full workload independently and maintain consistent repair throughput
- Hands-on experience servicing DT Swiss, Industry Nine, Shimano, SRAM, and similar hub systems, including freehub/driver removal and bearing service
- Ability to replace spokes and perform wheel truing
- Experience with modern and legacy component standards
- Strong attention to detail and professional workflow habits
- Availability for full-time hours and at least one weekend day
- Reliable transportation and ability to commute to Issaquah, WA
- Authorized to work in the United States
Preferred Experience
- Complete wheel builds
- High-volume service department experience
- Performance-oriented MTB setup
- Mid-drive e-bike motor removal and wiring troubleshooting
Compensation
- $22–$27 per hour, depending on experience and demonstrated capability
- Performance-based incentives
- Hourly, paid bi-weekly
- Paid sick leave in accordance with Washington State law
- Employee discounts on bikes, parts, and accessories
This is a seasonal position running March through September 30, 2026. Continued employment beyond this date is not implied.
To apply: Email your resume to jobs@ridebicycles.com with the subject line “Production Bicycle Mechanic – 2026”.
Applications for posted roles must be submitted by email as instructed in the job listing. Submissions made only through this form will not be considered for current openings.
General Interest / Future Opportunities
If you are not applying for one of the open positions listed above, you can use this form to share your interest in Ride Bicycles. Tell us a little about yourself, your experience, and what type of opportunities you’re looking for. We’ll keep your information on file for future consideration.
Important: Applications for posted roles must be submitted by email as instructed in the job listing. This form is not an application for current openings.
