Full-Time

Operations Associate

Lyft

Lyft

10,001+ employees

Ride-sharing platform connecting riders with drivers

Compensation Overview

$16.62 - $20.77/hr

+ Equity offering + Bonus

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Cleveland, OH, USA

In Person

Candidates must reside in a state registered for Flexdrive Services LLC.

Category
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Customer Service

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Requirements
  • At least 1 year of experience in an in-person customer service role such as retail, technical support, or hospitality.
  • Familiarity with the Cleveland area.
  • A valid unrestricted driver's license, a satisfactory driving record, and eligibility to be insured under Lyft's policy.
  • Ability to identify and solve problems, de-escalate situations, work in a team, and self-govern.
  • Proficiency in other languages is considered a plus.
Responsibilities
  • Assist customers with the car rental process, including Express Drive customer support, customer arrival and check-in, assigning drivers to rental vehicles, and processing rental returns.
  • Prepare Flexdrive rental vehicles for Lyft drivers by fueling and cleaning vehicles, installing telematics and license plates, conducting fleet vehicle inspections, and managing vehicle compliance documents.
  • Manage vehicle lot organization, vehicle transportation, and other daily rental operations.
  • Flag vehicle issues, program challenges, and bugs to the Operations Lead and internal and external partners.
  • Build trust and work effectively with others to achieve results and team goals.
  • Uphold Flexdrive's service standards while working with drivers and representing the Lyft brand.
  • Take initiative and ownership and seek opportunities to contribute to team success.
Desired Qualifications
  • Being a Lyft driver is considered a bonus.

Lyft connects riders with drivers via a mobile app in urban areas in the US and Canada, offering rides, bike and scooter rentals, and ads. Riders request a trip and a nearby driver accepts; Lyft takes a commission from the fare and also earns from rentals, subscriptions like Lyft Pink, and advertising. Lyft differentiates itself by combining multiple mobility options in one app, using a flexible gig-economy driver model, and prioritizing safety and ease of use. Its goal is to provide convenient urban transportation with diverse services while maintaining steady revenue and a positive user experience.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Lyft Q2 2026 gross bookings rose 23% and adjusted EBITDA rose 37%.
  • Lyft reaffirmed Q3 2026 guidance after hiring Michael Brous as CFO on September 28.
  • Nashville Waymo integration expands inventory without Lyft owning autonomous vehicles or sensors.

What critics are saying

  • North Carolina sexual-assault lawsuits expose repeated safety failures and discovery risk in 2026.
  • Waymo can disintermediate human drivers, compressing Lyft take rates and weakening marketplace economics.
  • If robotaxis scale faster, Lyft becomes a software intermediary with no defensible supply advantage.

What makes Lyft unique

  • Lyft embedded Waymo robotaxis into Nashville rides on September 9, 2026.
  • Michael Brous knows Lyft Urban Solutions, safety, and finance from eight years inside.
  • Lyft’s marketplace pairs rides, bikes, scooters, and ads across one consumer app.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Mental Health Support

Family Planning Benefits

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

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Yahoo Finance
Sep 9th, 2026
Lyft executive sells 13,204 shares for $220K under pre-set trading plan

Lindsay Catherine Llewellyn, an executive at Lyft, sold 13,204 shares of Class A common stock on 1 September 2026, according to an SEC Form 4 filing. The transaction was valued at $219,715. The sale was executed automatically under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan established in June 2026. Such plans allow corporate insiders to sell predetermined numbers of shares at set times to manage personal financial goals. Following the sale, Llewellyn maintains a direct position of 781,152 shares, which includes restricted stock units. The filing indicates she also holds derivative securities. As of the transaction date, Lyft's one-year total return was 3%, with shares closing at $17.35 on 2 September 2026.

WKRN
Sep 9th, 2026
Nashville riders can now order a Waymo straight from Lyft.

Nashville riders can now order a Waymo straight from Lyft. Posted: Sep 9, 2026 / 08:06 AM CDT Updated: Sep 9, 2026 / 08:32 AM CDT NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) - If you order a Lyft in downtown Nashville today, the driver's seat might be empty when the car pulls up. On Wednesday, Nashville became the first city where users requesting rides within the Lyft app could be matched with a self-driving Waymo taxi. Lyft's move to further integrate with Waymo marks a significant shift in how autonomous vehicles are deployed at scale. By combining traditional drivers and robotaxis into one unified fleet, Lyft is effectively testing whether everyday passengers will be willing to accept autonomous rides as a standard default. Passengers who prefer a human driver can choose to reject autonomous vehicle assignments or to opt out of driverless rides altogether, according to Lyft's announcement. Previously, autonomous car rides could only be ordered through the Waymo app. To be eligible for matching with a robotaxi, the route must start and end within the Waymo service area on Lyft covering Downtown/Broadway, North Nashville/Germantown, East Nashville, Midtown, and South Nashville. Availability will continue to grow gradually over the coming weeks. "Nashville riders have been quick to embrace autonomous vehicles as part of how they get around the city. Adding Waymo vehicles to our marketplace is a natural fit," said Sid Patil, Head of Rideshare at Lyft. "Lyft and Waymo are joining hands to bring this amazing piece of technology to more riders in a seamless way." Riders can always decline an autonomous ride or opt out of them entirely. Human drivers will continue to serve riders throughout and around the service area, creating a hybrid network of human-driven and autonomously driven vehicles. Lyft began hiring for 70+ new full-time jobs for its autonomous vehicle fleet management in Nashville. At the time, officials said half of the filled roles had gone to current or former Lyft drivers. "Nashville is a hub for travelers, event goers, and visitors, and our drivers here deliver a level of hospitality and service I'm incredibly proud of," said Yuko Yamazaki, Head of Driver at Lyft. "Demand in this city keeps climbing, and I believe we're strongest in serving more riders when autonomous vehicles and human drivers grow side by side." When autonomous vehicles first hit the roads in January, one long-time Nashville driver told News 2 that she didn't expect them to last long. "Once people have started to see where there's glitches and problems with it, they'll lose faith in it. And then back are the (ride share) drivers," said Monique McClain. Other rideshare drivers have expressed concerns about robotaxis affecting their income or posing a safety to pedestrians and riders.

Global Banking & Finance Review
Sep 9th, 2026
Ride-hailing firm Lyft names Michael Brous as CFO.

Ride-hailing firm Lyft names Michael Brous as CFO. Posted on September 9, 2026 · Last updated: September 9, 2026 Lyft selects Michael Brous as CFO following Erin Brewer's retirement. Leadership transition at Lyft. Sept 9 (Reuters) - Lyft said on Wednesday Michael Brous would become its chief financial officer, taking over from Erin Brewer, who was retiring after overseeing the ride-hailing company's finance operations since 2023. Michael Brous: background and experience. Brous, who will assume the role on September 28, has held several senior management positions during his nearly eight years at Lyft and currently heads the company's urban solutions and safety and customer care divisions. Lyft shares were down more than 2% in premarket trading. Career highlights. - Brous joined Lyft in 2018 through its acquisition of bike-share operator Motivate, where he was the VP of finance. Leadership roles at Lyft. - As head of urban solutions, Brous oversaw more than 195,000 bikes across 55 systems worldwide, including New York's Citi Bike and London's Santander Cycles. Erin Brewer's retirement and transition. Transition period. - Brewer will remain as an adviser through December 15 to support the transition. Financial outlook and compensation. Company financials. - Lyft reaffirmed its third-quarter forecast for gross bookings and adjusted core profit provided on August 6. Brous's compensation package. - Brous will receive an annual base salary of $650,000, subject to review and will be eligible for a target annual cash bonus of 50% of his base salary, subject to board approval. Reporting credits. (Reporting by Akash Sriram in Bengaluru; Editing by Shilpi Majumdar) Key takeaways. * Michael Brous, currently head of Lyft Urban Solutions and Safety & Customer Care, becomes CFO effective September 28, 2026, succeeding Erin Brewer (marketscreener.com). * Erin Brewer will transition to an advisory role until December 15, facilitating a smooth handover (marketscreener.com). * Brous joined Lyft via the Motivate acquisition in 2018 and brings broad experience in finance, operations, and urban mobility. His appointment underscores Lyft's focus on disciplined growth and autonomous vehicle scaling (marketscreener.com). References. Frequently asked questions. Who is the new CFO of Lyft? Who did Michael Brous replace as Lyft's CFO? What roles did Michael Brous previously hold at Lyft? Will Erin Brewer continue working at Lyft? Has Lyft changed its financial outlook following the CFO transition?

Associated Press
Sep 9th, 2026
Lyft appoints Michael Brous as CFO, replacing retiring Erin Brewer

Lyft has appointed Michael Brous as chief financial officer, effective 28 September 2026. Brous replaces Erin Brewer, who is retiring after helping Lyft achieve GAAP profitability and generate over $2 billion in free cash flow since joining in 2023. Brous has been with Lyft for nearly eight years, currently serving as head of Lyft Urban Solutions and Safety and Customer Care. He joined through Lyft's 2018 acquisition of Motivate, where he was vice president of finance. As head of Urban Solutions, Brous oversaw a micromobility network of over 195,000 bikes across 55 systems worldwide, including New York's Citi Bike and London's Santander Cycles. Under his leadership, the division achieved double-digit rides growth and strong margins. Lyft reaffirmed its third quarter 2026 financial guidance.

Spot On Idaho
Sep 8th, 2026
Idaho woman sues rideshare company Lyft, alleging 'gross negligence' after assault by driver (Video).

Idaho woman sues rideshare company Lyft, alleging 'gross negligence' after assault by driver (Video). An Idaho woman is suing Lyft, alleging gross negligence after a rideshare driver, later convicted of kidnapping and rape, assaulted her in 2024.