Assistant Operations Manager

6035 Blair Rd NW, Washington, DC 20011, USA

Posted Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Is this you?

• You are a natural leader of people, bringing prior experience successfully supervising and training1 hourly warehouse and field-based teams
• You focus on safety while meeting operational targets and looking for ways to "do things better"
• You are intrigued at impacting the urban environment through active and affordable first-and-last-mile transportation and logistics solutions

If yes, then we have your next career opportunity!

Motivate is seeking a qualified Assistant Operations Manager to ensure efficient daily activities of service delivery operations for Washington DC's bikeshare system. The assistant operations manager will be responsible for daily supervision of operational staff, empowering employees with resources needed to conduct their duties, working in partnership with all team members to identify and ensure operational improvements are implemented, and otherwise ensuring safety and performance standards are met or exceeded.

The starting work schedule for this position is Wednesday – Saturday, 1:30 pm - 11:30 pm shift coverage. Please note that schedules may be subject to change based on business need.

• Develop scheduling and conduct daily supervision of the service delivery team; ensure the beginning and end of shift process runs smoothly
• Conduct daily supervision and training of employees; monitor performance on shift to ensure the department meets all metrics
• Lead daily operational standups including shift goals and safety topics, record and report daily operational metrics
• Utilize performance data to design and modify operational procedures to ensure performance metrics are met and improved
• Ensure that safety-related and quality control processes are in place and followed

• You have prior experience in both warehouse and field-based fleet operations, with previous supervisory experience for an hourly operations team, overseeing employees in a union environment and engaging for productivity and success
• You are a self-starter, thrive in a fast paced, quickly changing environment with strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• You are technology proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and can quickly learn new software
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills with a wide range of audiences
• You have a current driver’s license and can meet the Motor Vehicle Record requirements

We are the premier micromobility service operations and infrastructure experts, delivering bikeshare operations management services to many of the nation’s largest cities. With decades of agile and scalable fleet development experience, we ensure optimal system performance and the highest level of customer satisfaction available.

Motivate is led by a group of seasoned operational experts, creative leaders, and sustainability-minded teams. At Motivate, exceptional service is our North Star. We take pride in working together to keep communities moving and connected to the work, the play, the people, and the places they love most.

As a Motivate employee, you are a key member of our team responsible for the efficient delivery and performance of bikeshare system operations and support services. We’re always looking for new people who aren’t afraid to roll up their sleeves to be successful, whether out in the field or working in one of our depots or office locations, to make a difference in our communities.

Transforming cities is more than just changing the way we travel and commute throughout the metropolitan area. At Motivate, we strive to support the communities we operate in by providing employment to those who need it most. We care about your passion, character, and determination to work hard more than your past.

We are seeking dependable, hardworking, team-oriented employees who want to build a career with Motivate and impact the cities in which we live and work. We’re looking for candidates who are professional, personable and take pride in their work. Do you thrive off teamwork, a great place to work, and the feeling of a job…