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Job Application

Old Town Bicycle offers a fun work environment that is both challenging and rewarding.

Above average wages with medical plans available
Employee discounts on in-stock and special order bikes and parts
Access to "Industry Only" and "Pro Deals" on bikes and parts

We love meeting/hearing from qualified people. To apply online, please answer the questions below as best you can and click the Submit button at the bottom to forward this application to us. We'll review it and be in touch with you. Thanks!

Note: * indicates required information

Personal Information

Name

(First, Middle, Last)

Street Address

City, State, Zip Code

Phone

(xxx-xxx-xxxx)

Email address

Under 18 years old? Please provide parent or guardian name and phone.

Are you legally entitled to work in the U.S.?

YES

Have you been convicted of a felony?

YES

Please note that being convicted of a crime does not automatically disqualify you from employment at Old Town Bicycle.

If yes please explain

Please provide the names and contact information of at least 2 business references

How did you hear of us?

Work Preferences

What store location are you applying to?

Gig Harbor

Olympia

Tacoma

What position(s) are you applying for?

Manager

Salesperson

Technician/Mechanic

Buyer

Marketing/Website

Multiple Positions

(select one)

How many hours per week are you available to work?

Full-time

30-40

20-30

10-20

(select one)

If hired, when will you be able to begin work?

Right away

Next week

Next month

(select one)

Do you race?

YES

If you answered yes, please tell us about your racing: how frequent, how much travel, etc.

Previous Work Experience & Education

Have you ever applied for a job with us before?

YES

(select one)

What's the highest level of education you've achieved?

Still attending high school

High School

College Degree

Masters or Doctorate Degree

(select one)

Military Experience?

YES

If yes please answer detail below.

Service dates, branch, rank at discharge, and experience that may be applicable.

Do you speak any languages other than English?

(If yes, please list them.)

Have you ever worked in a bicycle shop before?

YES

(select one)

If you have worked in a bicycle shop, please tell us the name and location of the store and how long you worked there.

If you have not worked in a bicycle shop, please tell us briefly about any retail experience you have had (company you worked for, job responsibilities).

Have you attended any specialty bicycle courses, such as Barnett's or United's?

(if yes, please tell us the name of the class and what you learned; if no, ignore this question)

Work history and contacts

Please tell us about your last 2 jobs and briefly explain your responsibilities there. Also include the name and contact information of those supervisors. If you would prefer we do not contact them please indicate why.

Give us an anecdote from your life, which demonstrates your resourcefulness.

Give us an example of something you've done in a past job that shows how you'll contribute to the success of our business.

Please tell us anything else you would like us to know about why we should consider you for a position.

Bicycle Knowledge (optional questions)

We hire quality people eager to learn. Feel free to ignore the questions in this section if that's you. Scroll to the bottom and click the Submit Form button. Other positions require bicycle experience. The optional questions below are an opportunity to show what you know.

Please tell us what types of bicycles you have and how you ride.

Please tell us if you prefer Shimano, Campagnolo, or SRAM components and why:

Handbuilt custom wheels or high end factory built wheels and why?

Some folks prefer hand built, some like wheels such as Mavic, Zipp, etc. Let us know your thoughts.

Define the cycling term "cadence."

Explain the difference between a tubeless and tubular tire.

What in your opinion are some of the hottest cycling trends today?

What's your favorite road ride, trail or cycling event?

Who do you consider the world's most-famous cyclist?

Thank You!

Thanks very much for filling out and submitting an application. We'll be in touch if you soon. (Be sure to click the Submit Form button below so that we receive your application.)