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Bike Mechanic - Project One (Waterloo) and Red Barn (Johnson Creek)

Trek Bicycle · Waterloo, WI · Full time

Posted Aug 12, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about your experience as a bike mechanic. What kinds of bikes have you built from the frame up?

What they are checking: Real build experience, since this role is full-time wrenching with seasoned mechanics.

How do you check your own work before a bike leaves your stand?

What they are checking: Whether they inspect their own work closely, since the posting stresses precision on every bike.

This role isn't customer facing. What do you like about focusing just on the wrenching?

What they are checking: Whether they will be happy in a production setting rather than a busy retail shop.

What would you do

At Red Barn, you'd refurbish used bikes. How would you decide whether a part should be replaced or reused?

What they are checking: Judgment about safety and quality on refurbished bikes going to new riders.

You find a frame with a small scratch in the paint during a build. What do you do?

What they are checking: Following quality standards and flagging issues instead of hiding them.

How do you keep up speed in a production setting without cutting corners?

What they are checking: Balancing output and quality when building many bikes a day.

About the work

Project One bikes are custom and expensive. What do you do differently when building a bike like that?

What they are checking: Care with premium parts and finishes, where small mistakes are costly.

Walk me through how you set up electronic shifting on a new build.

What they are checking: Current skills with modern drivetrains the factory builds on.

How do you route internal cables and hoses cleanly without damaging the frame?

What they are checking: Hands-on skill with modern integrated frames, a common pain point.

What's your approach to torque specs on carbon parts?

What they are checking: Whether they follow torque specs carefully, since overtightening can crack expensive carbon parts.

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The full job description

As published by Trek Bicycle.

A bit about us Trek is an awesome place to work, with amazing benefits for all employees. We build only products we love, provide incredible hospitality to our customers, and change the world by getting more people on bikes. When you’re on our team, you’re taken care of, encouraged to learn and grow, and given lots of opportunities to do so. Give us your best, and we’ll give it right back. Sound pretty sweet? Then come join us! Job Description Trek is looking for seasoned bikes mechanics to support either our Project One Factory at our HQ in Waterloo or our Red Barn Refresh program at our Distribution Center in Johnson Creek. These are full-time bicycle mechanic opportunities that are not customer facing and not in a retail environment. Instead, you will be wrenching on bikes full time with some of the best mechanics in the country while helping to get more people on bikes every day! At the Trek Performance factory, we build the customers’ dream bikes that inspire adventure, freedom, and the sheer joy of the ride. You'll play a key role in ensuring every bike meets our high standards for speed and quality. We’re all about precision – you’ll be responsible for assembling, tuning, and adjusting bikes with flawless accuracy. In the role, you will have the opportunity to work on both Project One custom bikes and built-to-stock Trek bikes. At Red Barn, we build refurbished bikes that inspire adventure, freedom, and the sheer joy of the ride. You will not only have the opportunity to work on older model Trek bikes, but you will also get to build high-end road bikes, Rails, and Project One bikes. What you’ll bring to the team: • 2+ years of hands-on experience assembling a wide range of bikes—from kids' bikes to top-of-the-line mountain, road, and e-bikes. • A self-starter mentality with a passion for teamwork and a positive attitude that lifts up those around you. • A dedication to delivering awesome hospitality—listening, caring, and always being ready to help, no matter how busy the day gets. • An eye for detail and a love for finding solutions—whether it’s troubleshooting or fine-tuning a bike until it's perfect. • A hunger to keep learning, growing your skills, and staying up to date on the latest technologies and service techniques. • Bike shop or bike assembly experience Areas you'll own: • Completing the final assembly, tuning, and adjustment of a full spectrum of bikes. • Troubleshooting and updating e-bike systems and software. • Stepping in wherever needed to help us meet our goals and deliver outstanding service. Your schedule: • Monday to Friday Trek Benefits: • Flexible and fun company culture • Competitive health care • PPO & HDHP medical plan options, Dental insurance, Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) • Free life insurance & optional term life insurance • Competitive vacation package • 401(k) with match and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP) • 12 weeks of maternity leave with 100% pay • Flexible holiday schedule – 10 company holidays • Tuition Reimbursement up to $15,000! (Undergraduate & Masters programs) • Employee discounts on all product • Deep partner retail discounts We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. Trek strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination. We are an E-Verify employer. For more information, please click on the following links: E-Verify Participation Poster: English / Spanish E-Verify Right to Work Poster: English | Spanish

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