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Operations Associate
Lyft INC · 🇺🇸 Cleveland, OH
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 75 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 99 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Lyft INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Senior Data Scientist” (Operations Research Analysts) in CA: $118k–$148k, median $133k. Most were filed at wage level II (50%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 75 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 99 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive. Flexdrive, a subsidiary of Lyft provides vehicle access to Lyft drivers through a flexible car rental subscription program, is looking for a motivated and organized Operations Associate to join our Cleveland team full-time. Reporting into the Operations Lead, in this role, you will be providing quality in-person experiences by serving customers at our local Flexdrive facilities that offer the Express Drive Program end-to-end rental process and preparing them for the exciting road ahead. If you love working with people, have a passion for operations and the thought of helping Lyft drivers continue to build this incredible ride-sharing movement in Cleveland sounds exciting, we would love to meet you! Responsibilities: • Assists customers with the car rental process, including but not limited to Express Drive customer support, customer Arrival/Check-In, assigning drivers to rental vehicles and processing rental returns • Prepares Flexdrive rental vehicles for Lyft Drivers, which includes fueling and cleaning, installing telematics, license plates, conducting fleet vehicle inspections, and managing vehicle compliance documents • Manages vehicle lot organization, vehicle transportation, and other daily rental operations • Flags vehicle issues, program challenges, and bugs to the Operations Lead and internal/external partners • Builds trust and works effectively with others to achieve results and team goals • Upholds Flexdrive’s high standard of service while working with all drivers and be an ambassador for the Lyft brand • Takes initiative and ownership to "make it happen" and seeks out opportunities to contribute to team success Experience: • 1+ year of experience in an in-person customer service role like retail, technical support or hospitality • Familiarity with the Cleveland area • Impeccable customer service and problem-solving skills • Excellent, clear verbal and written communication skills • What should come easy to you: patience, problem identifying and solving, de-escalating situations, teamwork, and self-governance • Team Player Mentality: We are all about THE TEAM, since we all know there is no “I” in TEAM • Bonus points if you love ride-sharing so much that you're a Lyft driver too! • Proficiency in other languages is considered a plus! • A valid unrestricted driver's license and satisfactory driving record and be insurable under Lyft's policy required Benefits: • Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options • Mental health benefits • In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have unlimited paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off • 401(k) plan to help save for your future • 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible • Pre-tax commuter benefits • Lyft Pink - team members get an exclusive opportunity to test new benefits of our Ridership Program Note : For this role, candidates must reside in states registered for Flexdrive Services LLC. This role is on-site at a Lyft Flexdrive hub or office location full time. #Onsite The expected base pay range for this position in the Cleveland area is $16.62-$20.77, not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process. Flexdrive is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. All qualified