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Operations Specialist - Driver - Akron, OH

Join Bird’s mission to change the way the world moves, one ride at a time. Our award-winning electric vehicles help reduce carbon emissions and traffic in over 400 cities around the world — and we’re just getting started.

We're hiring for a full-time and part time position, through our trusted staffing partner, TalentBurst.

As an Operations Specialist, you’ll play a key role in keeping our fleet moving. You’ll drive, deploy, relocate, and prepare scooters for riders, working behind the scenes to ensure every ride is safe, smooth, and on time.

Shift: Thursday through Monday 2am-10am and 5pm-1am

Pay: $16/hour

What You'll Do

  • Safely drive, load/unload, and follow mobile app routes to deploy or retrieve scooters
  • Operate a smartphone while multitasking in a fast-paced environment
  • Relocate scooters from low-demand to high-demand areas efficiently
  • Perform basic diagnostics and quality checks on scooters and e-bikes
  • Support warehouse and fleet staging operations
  • Communicate clearly with teammates and use internal tools to hit daily goals.
  • Participate in product testing and new feature rollouts

What You Bring

  • Must be 21+ years old.
  • A valid driver’s license with at least two years of driving experience
  • Comfortably using smartphone apps while on the move
  • Ability to lift up to 80 lbs (with or without accommodation). Team-oriented mindset with strong communication skills
  • Able to work weekends
  • Proficiency in English, bilingual a plus!
  • Bonus: Availability for weekend or varied shift work, and familiarity with local streets and neighborhoods
  • Previous experience in delivery, logistics, rideshare, or warehouse work is a plus

Location: 530 Grant St, Akron, OH 44311

Life at Bird

We’re bold, collaborative, and mission-driven. You’ll join a team that values diversity, authenticity, and innovation — and is always ready to build the future of micro-mobility together. Bird is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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What this application asks

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First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Location

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  • At the time of applying, are you 21 years of age or older? choose one
  • Have you previously worked for SPIN or Bird Scooters? choose one
  • Do you have a valid driver's license? choose one
  • Have you worked as a delivery driver before? choose one
  • Where are you located? (city, state) written answer
  • Are you able to work weekends? choose one
  • Can you start within the next 7 days? choose one
  • Can you lift up to 80 lbs with/without accommodation? choose one
  • How many years of delivery driver experience do you have? choose one
  • Do you have an active mobile device with a data plan? (used for app downloads and navigation) choose one
  • Are you legally authorized to work in the country where you are applying? choose one
  • Will you now, or in the future, require our company (Bird) to apply for, or support in any way, a work permit, visa, or other immigration-related authorization for you to legally work in the country where you are applying? choose one
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