Adventure Readiness Specialist

Rivian; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Disability insurance

Job summary

Rivian is seeking an Adventure Readiness Specialist to join our Service team during peak seasonal periods. You will be on the front lines, helping our team deliver seamless care and keep Rivians ready for every journey.

This entry point role offers hands-on training across vehicle operations, service production support, and a clear path toward a Service Technician role through TRAIL and RLN modules.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in automotive repair, mechanical maintenance, or related fields is highly preferred.
• Strong desire to learn and hands-on problem solving are essential.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills are required.
• Must be 21+ with a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Willingness to work a flexible 40-hour week, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Handle vehicle intake and processing at the site to ensure quick turnover.
• Assist technicians with basic repairs and PDI tasks under supervision.
• Support workshop readiness by maintaining tools and equipment.
• Participate in TRAIL program and Rivian Learning Network modules for growth.
• Provide cross-functional support to other areas as needed to keep site running smoothly.

Skills

Hands-on mechanical aptitude

Excellent communication

Driver's license

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

About Us

Rivianis 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.

Responsibilities

This is a dynamic role where you will spend time learning and contributing across three key areas:

• 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-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 $18.17 to$20.80for Indiana based applicants. This is the lowest to highest hourly rate we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the hourly 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.

• paid vacation
• paid sick leave
• life insurance
• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• short-term disability insurance
• long-term disability insurance
• Rivian’s 401(k) Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• 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.

Company Statements

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 [e-mail].

Candidate Data Privacy and Technology

Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise