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Service Technician/Advisor

Trek Bicycle · Madison, WI · Full time

Posted Mar 5, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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About your past

How do you recommend a service without it feeling like a sales pitch?

What they are checking: Honest advising that builds trust, which the posting puts at the center of the role.

Tell me about a time you led others or stepped up when no one was in charge.

What they are checking: Leadership, which the posting lists as needed for this advisor role.

How do you keep service tickets organized so nothing gets lost or forgotten?

What they are checking: Organizational skills that keep promises to customers on track.

What do you love about cycling, and how would you share that with customers?

What they are checking: Genuine cycling enthusiasm that makes service conversations feel natural.

What would you do

A rider checks in a bike and isn't sure what's wrong. How do you run that check-in conversation from start to finish?

What they are checking: Whether they can diagnose through good questions and set clear expectations from check-in to pickup.

The repair queue is backed up three days and a customer needs their bike for a race this weekend. What do you do?

What they are checking: Problem solving and honest promises under scheduling pressure.

A customer picks up their bike and something still isn't right. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Owning mistakes and making it right quickly without getting defensive.

About the work

What quick on-the-spot fixes can you do to get a rider going while they wait?

What they are checking: Practical mechanical skill for flats, brake adjustments and small tweaks that keep the shop moving.

How would you diagnose brakes that feel spongy on a hydraulic disc bike?

What they are checking: Real cycling knowledge, such as recognizing air in the system or contaminated pads.

How would you explain the difference between a basic tune-up and a full overhaul to a new rider?

What they are checking: Turning shop terms into plain language that helps customers choose well.

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The full job description

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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 Location Trek Store Madison West Summary The Service Advisor is the primary point of contact between customers and the service department. This role evaluates repair needs, recommends appropriate services, and performs quick on-the-spot fixes to help get riders back on their bikes as quickly as possible. The Service Advisor combines strong cycling knowledge with excellent customer service and organizational skills. Because this position involves frequent conversations with customers to diagnose issues and recommend solutions, we value genuine hospitality along with solid mechanical understanding. Success in this role requires strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities, as well as the confidence to guide customers through service options and ensure a positive experience from check-in to pickup. Job Description 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! What you’ll do The Service Advisor is the primary point of contact between customers and the service department. This role evaluates repair needs, recommends appropriate services, and performs quick on-the-spot fixes to help get riders back on their bikes as quickly as possible. - Greet customers and assess their bicycle service needs through conversation and visual inspection. - Write detailed service tickets and clearly communicate repair recommendations, timelines, and estimated costs. - Prioritize and schedule repair work with the service team to maintain an efficient workflow. - Communicate repair updates, delays, or additional service needs to customers. - Ensure all bikes are properly tagged, documented, and staged throughout the service process. - Recommend parts, upgrades, and maintenance packages when appropriate. - Maintain clean and organized service intake and staging areas. What you’ll bring to the team • Self-motivation, a positive, team-focused mentality, plus a willingness to pitch in on any task • Fantastic hospitality—a warm, approachable manner, great listening skills, and a drive to help in any way you can—even on the toughest, busiest days • Top-notch communication skills • Impressive attention to detail and a love for tinkering ‘til you figure it out • Eagerness to learn the ins and outs of servicing bicycles • A desire to continually learn proper service methods and new technologies • Must be able to lift 55 lbs. or more regularly throughout the workday 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 • Paid 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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