Service Tech/Advisor
Posted Jun 9, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Trek values hospitality over prior shop experience. Tell me about a time you made a customer's day.
What they are checking: Real customer care, which the posting says matters more than wrenching experience.
Tell me about a time you had to learn something new quickly to help someone.
What they are checking: Willingness to learn, which the posting names as a key trait.
Why do you want to work on bikes at Trek?
What they are checking: Genuine interest in bikes and riders, which shows up in how they treat customers.
What would you do
How would you explain to a customer why their bike needs a $150 repair when they expected a quick fix?
What they are checking: Honest, clear communication that builds trust instead of feeling like an upsell.
The Service Manager is out and an upset customer says their repair was done wrong. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they can be the face of the department, own the problem and calm the situation.
A customer buys a new bike and wants accessories installed before they leave. How do you handle that with a full repair queue?
What they are checking: Juggling priorities while keeping both new buyers and waiting customers happy.
About the work
A customer comes in and says their bike is making a clicking noise. Walk me through how you figure out what's wrong.
What they are checking: A logical diagnostic approach and the ability to explain it to a customer at the counter.
What bike repairs can you do confidently today, and what would you need to learn?
What they are checking: An honest picture of their skills and willingness to learn on the job.
How would you adjust a derailleur that's skipping gears?
What they are checking: Basic hands-on mechanical knowledge that comes up every day in a shop.
What do you check during a quick safety inspection of a bike?
What they are checking: Whether they know the key checks like brakes, tires, quick releases and bolts that keep riders safe.
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