Adventure Readiness Specialist - Orange County, CA (For Future Consideration)

Role Summary As an Adventure Readiness Specialist, you are a critical part of the Rivian Service team during our peak seasonal periods, helping us provide seamless care that keeps owners focused on their adventure and their Rivians ready for the journey ahead. During our seasonal surges in delivery and service demand, you’ll be on the front lines, helping our team navigate the high‑volume peaks and ensure every owner’s journey continues uninterrupted. This role is also an exciting entry point, offering a hands‑on, development experience that is specifically focused on preparing you for a future as a Service Technician. Responsibilities Receive, inspect, and process incoming vehicle inventory. Maintain the quality and delivery readiness of vehicles through washing, detailing, and charging. Manage vehicle logistics, including lot organization, shuttling vehicles, and secure key management. Maintain a clean, safe, and highly organized service center environment, adhering to 5S principles. Assist technicians with basic vehicle repairs, focusing on Pre‑Delivery Inspection (PDI) tasks and Express Lane work. Learn to safely use basic hand tools and power tools under direct supervision. Support the workshop by maintaining tool and equipment readiness. Participate in the TRAIL program—a guided path through hands‑on learning, technical training, and professional growth. Receive mentorship and on‑the‑job training for the Service Technician role. Complete Rivian Learning Network (RLN) modules. Explore a dedicated pathway into a long‑term career as a Service Technician. Maintain a flexible, “all‑hands‑on‑deck” mindset by providing cross‑functional support to other areas of the business as needed, ensuring overall site success while prioritizing primary technical training objectives. Qualifications High School Diploma, GED, or other recognized high‑school equivalency credential (preferred). Previous technical experience (e.g., automotive repair, mechanical maintenance, or electrical work) or experience in an adjacent technical industry (e.g., aviation, HVAC, or manufacturing) is highly preferred. A strong desire to learn, a high degree of adaptability, and a passion for working with your hands. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Must be at least 21 years old and possess a valid driver’s license with no driving‑related suspensions or revocation of Driver’s License within a 3‑5 year period. Ability to work a flexible 40‑hour week, which may include varied shifts, weekends, and holidays. Physical exertion may be required to perform occupational tasks (sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, carrying, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 lbs). Frequent use of hands for purposes of grasping and using tools correctly, entering data, writing communications, or calling customers or internal partners. Ability to see, read, and interpret documents such as governmental regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions or schematics. This role may require regular interaction with customers and their families, 3rd‑party affiliates, and suppliers within Rivian facilities, on mobile service routes, or at community outreach events. Pay Disclosure The hourly range for this role is $20.90 - $23.92 for Southern California based applicants. Salary within the range is based on relevant competencies, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual performance bonus. Benefits Paid vacation Paid sick leave Life, medical, dental, vision, short‑term disability insurance, and long‑term disability insurance (for eligible employees) 401(k) Plan Employee Stock Purchase Program (eligible employees) Equal Opportunity Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Rivian