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Senior Lead Operations Specialist

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Chicago, IL, USA
Senior level
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Chicago, IL, USA
Senior level
Lead and coach field operations specialists to maintain Lime's electric fleet: assign tasks, perform preventative maintenance and small repairs, operate vans and warehouse equipment, manage battery operations, ensure safety and city compliance, interact with customers and city officials, and support events and patrols.
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Lime is the largest global shared micromobility business, operating in close to 30 countries across five continents. We’re on a mission to build a future where transportation is shared, affordable and carbon-free. Our electric bikes and scooters have powered more than one billion rides in cities around the world. Named a 2025 Time 100 Most Influential Company, Lime continues to set the pace for shared micromobility globally, spurring a new generation of clean alternatives to car ownership.


We are looking for a Senior Lead Operations Specialist to maintain our fleet of shared electric vehicles. As a Senior Lead Operations Specialist at Lime, you will wear multiple helmets to support our daily operations.

What you’ll do:

  • Onboard, train, and lead a team of all levels of Operations Specialists while assigning daily tasks and ensuring workflow is efficient and thorough

  • Maintain a team oriented environment and integrate new members to the team

  • Evaluate and provide feedback on team performance

  • Collaborate with the Safety team to ensure occupational compliance in the warehouse

  • Safely operate a van for several hours a day to assist with the deployment and retrieval of Lime electric vehicles within the local market

  • Interact with the local community to retrieve vehicles critically assessing risk to not compromise safety and occasionally using de escalation skills

  • Address and resolve issues with city requests related to stickers, reflectors, and other minor issues as outlined by Lime established service level agreements

  • Maintain communication with the team including peers, shift lead, and manager

  • Participate in Lime events including providing support with valet services, assisting in staging and conducting safety reviews while ensuring the cleanliness of our vehicles

  • Support battery management operations when applicable by ensuring accurate documentation and quality checks are completed

  • Perform preventative maintenance on our vehicles by identifying and completing small repairs including but not limited to brake adjustments and tire inflation, and assisting with the rotation of scooters and supporting in warehouse flow

  • Monitor designated zones by conducting on-foot patrols of the local area to ensure vehicle parking compliance and tidiness in accordance with city requests

  • Detect and report uncommon situations related to on the ground service and product

  • Occasionally assist customers in field by providing support related to Lime vehicles

  • Follow established safety procedures to ensure Lime riders are on the safest vehicles

  • May be required to safely operate a push cart, pallet jack, and/or forklift to move vehicle inventory. Where applicable, forklift certification will be necessary.

  • Additional job related tasks as assigned

About you:

  • Must be at least 21 years of age with a valid driver license and good driving record

  • 2 years of experience in a similar position while leading and coaching others

  • An understanding of workforce management to help Ops Management ensure efficient staffing

  • Knowledge of the local geography, the ability to drive large vans and work outdoors in all weather conditions

  • Ability to lift up to 65lbs / 35 kg on a frequent basis required

  • Knowledge of cell phone applications. iOS experience preferred

  • Ability to work various shifts including evenings and weekends

  • Experience safely operating a pallet jack or push cart. Where markets require the use of a forklift, Lime will coordinate a certification

  • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to perform quick and efficient repairs

  • Self-motivated with and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage daily tasks

  • A safety-oriented mindset, capable of conducting rigorous quality checks

  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with team members, riders, and city officials

*Disclaimer: To ensure the safety of our drivers Dual-Facing AI Dash Cams that record the road and inside the cab have been installed in our vehicles. As a requirement of this position, a waiver accepting acknowledgement of the Dash Cam in Lime’s vehicle must be signed.

This is a contracted position employed and compensated by a third-party employer. By submitting an application, candidates acknowledge and agree that Lime may share their submitted information with the designated third-party employer, who may then contact them regarding the role. Compensation and benefits, if any, are determined and provided solely by the employer of record.

If you want to make an impact, Lime is the place for you. Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? If this role excites you we encourage you to apply. Explore all opportunities on our career page.

Lime is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That’s why we’re dedicated to building and developing a team that reflects a wider range of backgrounds, abilities, identities, and experiences. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please email [email protected] for assistance.

Top Skills

Ai Dash Cam
Cell Phone Applications
Forklift
iOS
Pallet Jack
Push Cart

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