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Job Opportunities

Current Openings:

  • Pedicab Manager

  • Pedicab Driver

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Position Title: Pedicab Manager

Sol Chariots is hiring a part-time Pedicab Manager for the 2017 pedicab season! The position runs from May 1 - September 30, with the manager working 15-20 hours per week. Compensation is a salary (paid monthly) + tips


Responsibilities include:

  • Overseeing all hiring, training and orientation of pedicab drivers working for Sol Chariots

  • Scheduling all pedicab driver shifts and communicating the shift schedule to drivers

  • Scheduling check-in meetings with drivers, including 1-to-1 meetings with drivers experiencing challenges as well as group meetings to build community, share tips and tricks, and discuss any challenges or changes as a team

  • Riding at least one 7-hour pedicab shift per week and functioning as the on-shift manager

  • Managing all advertising sales, special event sales, and tour sales

 

Requirements:

  • Must be comfortable riding bikes and teaching others how to ride

  • Must be available to work nights and weekends

  • Must live in or near Providence, RI
     

The ideal candidate:

  • Has experience managing teams

  • Has experience driving pedicabs and/or riding bikes in an urban setting

  • Has experience with sales

  • Is able to problem-solve minor mechanical issues with a bike

  • Is familiar with the layout of downtown Providence and/or is excited to know all the ins and outs of the city

  • Is skilled in phone, email, and in-person communication

  • Is a self-motivated, self-starter who is excited about taking leadership in a small business

  • Is outgoing and personable


To apply: send a resume and cover letter to info@solchariotspedicab.com

 

 

 

 

 

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Position Title: Providence Pedicab Driver

Hours: 6-20 hours per week

 

Sol Chariots is currently seeking new pedicab drivers. Ideal applicants are:

  • Experienced bike riders and are interested in learning to drive a pedicab

  • Able to problem-solve minor mechanical issues with a bike

  • Outgoing and personable

  • Able to communicate and make sales with potential customers

  • Self-motivated and good at working independently

  • Good communicators

  • Able to receive feedback and constructive criticism from co-workers

  • Prepared for physical labor and getting a good workout for 4-6 hour shifts

 

Job Responsibilities Include:

  • Working regular shifts doing bike taxi, delivery, and special events, working 2-4 shifts per week

  • Attending monthly meetings

  • Opportunities for advancement as a shift leader or co-mechanic.

 

Job Candidates must:

  • Have a valid driver’s license

  • Know how to ride a bike

  • Read the pedicab driver safety manual and complete pedicab training

  • Attend monthly team meetings

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As we are committed to creating work opportunities for people of all backgrounds and identities, we wish for our collective to represent diversity of identity as much as possible. Women, people of color, LGBT- and queer-identified people, and people who identify with other underrepresented identities are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

To apply: send a resume and cover letter to info@solchariotspedicab.com

 

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