Vehicle Operations Specialist- For future consideration

Rivian; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Rivian, un fabricant de véhicules électriques, recherche un Vehicle Operations Specialist pour rejoindre son équipe. Le candidat idéal aura une expérience en opérations ou logistique, et sera impliqué dans la gestion de l'inventaire des véhicules et l'assurance qualité. Ce rôle, qui valorise la diversité et une culture basée sur les valeurs, est la porte d'entrée vers une carrière dans la gestion des opérations. Les bénéfices incluent une assurance santé complète dès le premier jour.

Benefits

Assurance médicale, dentaire et vision complète

Qualifications

• 1+ années d'expérience en opérations, logistique ou gestion de parc.
• Connaissance des ordinateurs et de Microsoft Office.
• Capacité à travailler de manière autonome.

Responsibilities

• Recevoir, inspecter et traiter l'inventaire entrant.
• Assurer la qualité des véhicules à livrer.
• Maintenir la préparation des véhicules pour la livraison.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Rivian

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This applies to 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

Please note, this is a proactive job posting, which allows us to build a pipeline of qualified candidates for future openings. You will be contacted if a position matching your qualifications becomes available.

As a Vehicle Operations Specialist (VOS), you will be a key contributor to our Delivery & Field Operations organization.

Are you looking for a job with flexibility? Are you detail-oriented, love to organize, and enjoy working in a values-based culture that encourages diversity? We are looking for candidates from diverse backgrounds such as retail, warehousing, and service industries.

The VOS works with several cross-functional teams to facilitate vehicle logistics, manage documentation, and provide our customers with an exceptional experience. We seek someone who values operational excellence, continuous improvement, teamwork, and growth.

This role is a gateway to operations because you like to make processes easier and faster for others. It’s an exciting career path as all companies need operations management experts who solve problems collaboratively, are curious, and love making sense of things.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and process incoming inventory, including paperwork completion.
• Ensure quality standards through vehicle washing, detailing, and correction activities.
• Maintain vehicle delivery readiness.
• Conduct quality control for delivery-ready vehicles and communicate defects to the service department.
• Organize and maintain secure key management for vehicle inventory.
• Maintain the inventory lot, ensuring safe and usable drive lanes at all times.
• Shuttle vehicles to/from secondary locations, including customer and fleet vehicles.
• Maintain adequate supplies inventory.
• Prepare, inspect, and stage customer trade-ins for remarketing and transportation to auction.
• Conduct weekly, monthly, quarterly audits.
• Collaborate with onsite and remote teams through proper communication.
• Participate in workshops to improve quality and efficiency with guidance from leads/managers.
• Proficient with computers and software, including Microsoft Office and internal platforms.
• Complete additional tasks as requested by leadership.

Qualifications

• 1+ years' experience in operations, logistics, or lot management; EV or detailing experience valued.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Flexible schedule supporting nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver’s license in your state/province.
• No recent drug/alcohol-related driving incidents; no serious violations in last 3 years; subject to MVR monitoring.
• Ability to obtain and maintain local sales licenses if applicable.

Additional competencies include adaptability, multitasking, and autonomous work capability.

Physical requirements involve working in various conditions, physical exertion, and good English comprehension.

Pay and Benefits

Hourly rate in NYC: $29.21-$32.45, based on experience and location.

Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, effective from day one.

Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and accessibility. For accommodations, contact [e-mail].

Candidate Data Privacy

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