Adventure Readiness Specialist - Bothell, WA

About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions‑free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions‑free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. 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. Work Location: This position is onsite located at: 18728 Bothell Everett Hwy, Bothell, WA 98012 Responsibilities Vehicle & Site Operations: Receive, inspect, and process incoming vehicle inventory. Maintain the quality and delivery readiness of our 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. Service Production Support: 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. Training & Career Development Participate in our TRAIL program—a guided path through hands‑on learning, technical training, and professional growth. Receive mentorship and on‑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 $21.30 - $23.92 for Washington based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs. The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full‑time and part‑time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short‑term disability insurance, and long‑term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full‑time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part‑time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com. 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. 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How We Use AI in Our Hiring Process: To ensure transparency, we want candidates to know that Rivian uses iCIMS Talent Cloud Artificial Intelligence (TCAI) and AI‑enabled tools to assist with screening, reviewing, organizing and highlighting profiles and applications that match the key requirements for each role. AI does not make hiring decisions: Qualified candidate applications are reviewed by a member of our team, and all decisions throughout the process are made by humans. We use AI to support efficiency and consistency, not to replace human judgment. We are committed to a fair, thoughtful, and equitable experience for every candidate. Participation in AI profile matching is entirely voluntary. If you prefer that your profile not be used in this process, you can opt out at any time. Opting out means your profile will be excluded from automated matching and will not be surfaced for additional roles through this system. 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