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Retail Bike Technician

Dick's Sporting Goods · Vernon Hills, IL · $15.00–$22.00 an hour · Part time

Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your own riding or bike experience.

What they are checking: Whether they bring personal cycling experience that helps them give strong recommendations.

How do you manage your time when you have several repairs promised for the same day?

What they are checking: Whether they can plan their work and set realistic pickup times.

How do you stay current on new bike parts and trends?

What they are checking: Whether they follow industry research and trends, as the posting expects.

What would you do

A customer wants a bike for commuting but is eyeing a mountain bike. How do you help?

What they are checking: Whether they match the bike to the customer's real needs, not just what's on sale.

How would you suggest a protection plan or the Scorecard loyalty program to a bike buyer?

What they are checking: Whether they can promote company programs naturally while serving the cyclist.

You find a safety issue on a bike a customer brought in for a simple tune-up. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they tell the customer honestly about safety issues even if it adds work.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd build a new bike out of the box so it's safe to ride.

What they are checking: Whether they follow a careful build process, since a bad assembly can injure a rider.

A customer says their gears skip when they pedal hard. How would you figure out the problem?

What they are checking: Whether they can diagnose drivetrain issues like cable tension, worn chains or derailleur alignment.

How do you adjust brakes, and how do you know they're right?

What they are checking: Whether they understand brake setup well enough to make sure it's safe.

What tools would you expect to use most, and how do you take care of them?

What they are checking: Whether they know bike shop tools and treat equipment with care.

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The full job description

As published by Dick's Sporting Goods.

At DICK’S Sporting Goods , we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve. If you are ready to make a difference as part of the world’s greatest sports team, apply to join our team today! OVERVIEW: OVERVIEW: The Bike Technician is a technically focused role centered around providing a differentiated customer experience specifically to cyclists. The Bike Tech is responsible for building and repairing bicycles according to established procedures. This individual will pull from personal experiences and industry research and trends to provide strong product recommendations that align to the customer’s needs. • Create a world-class customer experience by providing passionate customer service and selling through customer engagement, specifically (but not limited to) our Bike Department. • Uphold company standards for merchandise presentation. • Demonstrate ability to genuinely interact with customers to show passion, knowledge, • dedication, and commitment in their sport or activity. • Promote company programs including warranty sales, Scorecard (loyalty program), private-label credit cards, and other seasonal promotions. • Achieve sales goals through selling bikes and related merchandise. • Build and repair bikes in accordance with established procedures. Assist with the assembly of exercise equipment as needed. • Maintains merchandise presentation standards and signage of Bike Department to Company standards as directed. • Adheres to established policies and procedures related to safety, loss prevention and standard operating procedures. Maintains confidentiality of all Company information. • Takes an all-hands-on-deck approach to support the team across the store. • Performs other tasks as assigned by management. TEAMMATE TRAITS: Our traits set the bar as to what great teammates look like. They define the behaviors that can drive our business while ensuring a great teammate and athlete experience. Here are the traits we look for in our store teammates: • Ensures Accountability • Customer-Focus • Collaborative • Instills Trust • Decision-Quality/Decision-Making Abilities • Action-Oriented QUALIFICATIONS: • Prior experience of building, repairing, and selling bicycles preferred • Ability to stand, bend, stoop, reach, push, pull and lift 15 to 35 lbs. items occasionally (up to 5 times per hour). • Ability to work extended periods of time (up to 4 hours) standing or walking. Targeted Pay Range: $15.00 - $22.00. Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, location, experience and position offered. The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location.DICK'S Sporting Goods complies with all state paid leave requirements. We also offer a generous suite of benefits. To learn more, visit www.benefityourliferesources.com.

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