Operations Specialist

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. To do this, we start with our own community by creating an open, inclusive, and diverse organization.

Lyft Urban Solutions is the operator of eight bikeshare systems across the country, including BIKETOWN, the City of Portland’s public bike share system. We’re looking for an Operations Specialist who wants to continue the micromobility revolution.

As the Operations Specialist, you will support the General Manager of BIKETOWN developing and executing operational plans with a consistent eye towards service quality, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and the overall customer experience. You’ll roll up your sleeves for some hands-on problem solving, while also tackling big picture projects to improve the BIKETOWN system.

If you share our vision for active transportation that empowers local communities, reduces our environmental footprint, and brings people together, then we’d love to meet you!

Responsibilities:

• Ensure smooth daily field operations: create/refine playbooks and SOPs, oversee aspects of contractor relationship management, and perform occasional quality checks in field and depot
• Own end-to-end invoicing processes and asset tracking and management tools to support the success of the business
• Support the General Manager of BIKETOWN in maintaining relationships with our city partners and addressing market-specific operational issues or special projects
• Conduct deep-dive analysis to identify root causes of issues, using insights from field operations and data to collaborate with teams, implement solutions, and drive performance improvements
• Communicate clearly and confidently with stakeholders, clients, and vendors, tackling challenging conversations when necessary
• Manage shifting priorities effectively, adapting to dynamic needs while maintaining a positive, solution-oriented attitude
• Event support and user engagement during the summer riding season

Experience & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of experience overseeing operations in a complex, fast-moving, rapidly changing environment such as a distribution warehouse, restaurant, or delivery operation
• Must have: Excel or Google Sheets proficiency

• Nice to have:

  • SQL skills
  • Experience in a warehouse or hands-on operations environment

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with an ability to zoom out and understand the bigger context of your work

• Proven track record of analytical problem-solving

• Strong interest in biking, bikeshare, sustainable transportation, and city planning

Benefits:

• Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Mental health benefits
• Family building benefits
• In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have unlimited paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off
• 401(k) plan to help save for your future
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Lyft Pink - Lyft team members get an exclusive opportunity to test new benefits of our Ridership Program

Lyft is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Thursdays and a team-specific third day. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid

The expected base pay range for this position in the Portland area is $$59,840 - $74,800* Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Range is not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.*