Operations Specialist - Ever Irvine

Ever; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 65,904,384 - 74,500,608; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, and vision insurance

PTO

401(k) plan

Job summary

Ever is seeking an Operations Specialist for our Irvine, CA on-site team. You will manage vehicle queues, optimize lot space, and track inventory across stages to ensure efficient throughput and accurate records.

You will also inspect and maintain vehicle readiness, coordinate charging and reconditioning needs, and drive coordination with carriers to ensure compliant handoffs and timely deliveries. This role offers full-time employment with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in vehicle logistics, fleet operations, auto reconditioning, or a related field.
• Familiarity with EV charging infrastructure and vehicle readiness standards (preferred).
• Comfortable with lot operations software, inventory tools, or mobile-based tracking systems.
• Valid driver's license with a clean record and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions and perform physical tasks as needed.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify condition issues, documentation gaps, and inventory discrepancies.
• Physical and spatial awareness to safely handle vehicles and manage lot space effectively in a fast-moving environment.
• Clear, timely communication with the ability to surface issues early and keep relevant stakeholders informed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain organized vehicle queues across WIP and finished goods stages
• Optimize lot space utilization to support throughput and operational efficiency
• Track unit status and location accurately to ensure proper inventory flow
• Keep inventory at sellable quality standards through regular inspections
• Maintain vehicle charge levels per established SOPs
• Identify units needing reconditioning or escalation and communicate accordingly
• Maintain key organization systems to ensure accurate key-to-unit accountability at all times
• Conduct regular lot audits to verify unit count, placement, and condition accuracy
• Ensure lot is organized and vehicles are staged in designated areas per operational standards
• Reconcile physical inventory against system records and escalate discrepancies promptly
• Manage inbound and outbound unit flow with carrier and shipping partners
• Execute vehicle ingress and egress, verify condition, document accurately, and resolve discrepancies
• Driving vehicles between lots, showrooms, third party servicers, and chargers
• Ensure handoffs meet compliance and quality standards at every touchpoint

Skills

Vehicle logistics

Fleet operations

Auto reconditioning

EV charging familiarity

Inventory tracking

Mobile-based tracking

Physical work readiness

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Tools

Lot operations software

Inventory tools

Mobile tracking systems

Job description

About Ever

Ever is building the future of auto retail. As the first AI-native auto retail platform, we are building the next $100B+ automotive business, starting with electric vehicles. Our AI-native product and operations power our full-stack auto retail business, serving EV buyers and sellers across the nation, both online and offline.

About the Job

Role: Operations Specialist
Location: Irvine, CA (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Pay: $23–$26 Per Hour

About Ever

Ever is building the future of auto retail. As the first AI-native auto retail platform, we are building the next $100B+ automotive business, starting with electric vehicles. Our AI-native product and operations power our full-stack auto retail business, serving EV buyers and sellers across the nation, both online and offline.

Based out of San Francisco and expanding nationwide, we are backed by leading investors and led by former tech & automotive professionals from Uber, Tesla, Rivian, Lithia, Penske, Carvana, Lyft, Meta, J.P. Morgan, BCG, and more. After our recently completed Series A financing, we have raised $100M in total equity and debt funding. We are growing rapidly and actively recruiting exceptional talent to join our mission of building the next-generation auto retail platform. Learn more about us at evercars.com.

What You'll Do

Lot & Queue Management

• Maintain organized vehicle queues across WIP and finished goods stages
• Optimize lot space utilization to support throughput and operational efficiency
• Track unit status and location accurately to ensure proper inventory flow

Vehicle Quality & Inventory Control

• Keep inventory at sellable quality standards through regular inspections
• Maintain vehicle charge levels per established SOPs
• Identify units needing reconditioning or escalation and communicate accordingly
• Maintain key organization systems to ensure accurate key-to-unit accountability at all times
• Conduct regular lot audits to verify unit count, placement, and condition accuracy
• Ensure lot is organized and vehicles are staged in designated areas per operational standards
• Reconcile physical inventory against system records and **escalate** discrepancies promptly

Shipping & Logistics Coordination

• Manage inbound and outbound unit flow with carrier and shipping partners
• Execute vehicle ingress and egress, verify condition, document accurately, and resolve discrepancies
• Driving vehicles between lots, showrooms, third party servicers, and chargers
• Ensure handoffs meet compliance and quality standards at every touchpoint

What You Bring

• Experience in vehicle logistics, fleet operations, auto reconditioning, or a related field
• Familiarity with EV charging infrastructure and vehicle readiness standards (preferred)
• Comfortable with lot operations software, inventory tools, or mobile-based tracking systems
• Valid driver's license with a clean record and acceptable driving record
• Ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions and perform physical tasks as needed
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify condition issues, documentation gaps, and inventory discrepancies
• Physical and spatial awareness to safely handle vehicles and manage lot space effectively in a fast-moving environment
• Ability to maintain accuracy and quality standards in a dynamic, high-volume environment
• Clear, timely communication with the ability to surface issues early and keep relevant stakeholders informed

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform physical work in a vehicle-service environment, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and working in and around vehicles for extended periods.
• Ability to safely enter, exit, and operate vehicles, including driving vehicles as needed in connection with reconditioning, testing, movement, and delivery.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds; ability to move heavier items with appropriate equipment or assistance

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) plan

Why Ever and This Role?

• Run reconditioning for the fastest-growing EV retailer in the U.S.
• Make high-impact decisions that directly affect margins and velocity
• Work with cutting-edge EV technology and build elite operations
• Direct ownership over inventory readiness
• Clear path to Operations Manager and other Ops Leadership roles

Ever is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.