About the Role
We’re looking for a dependable Overnight Operations Specialist (Driver) to support fleet operations across New York City. In this role, you’ll drive a company van throughout NYC during overnight hours, repositioning e-scooters/e-bikes, swapping batteries, and ensuring vehicles are safe, charged, and ready for riders by morning. This role is ideal for someone who is self-motivated, comfortable working independently at night, and confident navigating city streets.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate a company vehicle using app-based routing across NYC
- Load, unload, and transport scooters and e-bikes (50–90 lbs)
- Rebalance fleet from low-demand to high-demand areas
- Swap batteries and ensure all devices are properly charged
- Perform basic diagnostics and flag damaged or malfunctioning vehicles
- Clean, disinfect, and prepare vehicles for daily rider use
- Stage and organize vehicles in warehouse locations
- Conduct routine checks on company vehicles
- Collaborate with team members via mobile apps and in-person communication
- Assist with testing and quality assurance for new product features
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
- At least 2 years of driving experience
- Comfortable driving a cargo van in NYC (tight streets, traffic, night conditions)
- Ability to lift up to 80–90 lbs
- Comfortable working overnight shifts
- Strong time management and ability to work independently
- Smartphone proficiency (app-based navigation and task management)
- Basic English communication skills
Skills
- App-based navigation
- Time management
- Independent work
- Smartphone proficiency
- Basic English communication
Location
- New York City, NY
Work Type
- Overnight shifts
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2 years of driving experience
Salary/Compensations
- $20—$22 USD per hour
Benefits
- Competitive pay and benefits packages
- Paid time off
- Health and welfare benefits
- Retirement benefits
About the Company
- Bird launched micromobility. Now we’re shaping its future.
- We’re Bird, and we’re on a mission to transform the way the world moves—one ride at a time.
- Our products, services, and people share one goal: making cities more livable by enabling clean, accessible transportation.
- Bird is a global leader in micromobility, providing affordable, on-demand transportation in over 200 cities worldwide.
- We partner closely with cities to deliver safe, sustainable alternatives to cars and reduce congestion and emissions.
- Every ride helps build a more livable city:
- Freedom: Easy, flexible transportation
- Exploration: Making everyday trips more engaging
- Community: Connecting neighborhoods and people
- Sustainability: Reducing emissions and car dependency
- We’re an ambitious, collaborative, and inclusive team.
- We value different perspectives and encourage everyone to bring their full selves to work.
Equal Opportunity
- Bird is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
