Adventure Readiness Specialist, Mid-Atlantic Region (For Future Consideration)

About the role

This position is for consideration in one of the following locations: Charlotte, NC; Knightdale, NC; Duncan, SC; Ladson, SC; Gaithersburg, MD; Glen Burnie, MD; Franklin, TN; Memphis, TN; Richmond, VA; Sterling, VA; and Shepherdsville, KY.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Support the workshop by maintaining tool and equipment readiness.
• Assist technicians with basic vehicle repairs, focusing on Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) tasks and Express Lane work.
• Participate in the TRAIL program—a guided path through hands-on learning, technical training, and professional growth.
• Complete Rivian Learning Network (RLN) modules.
• Provide cross-functional support to other areas of the business as needed, ensuring overall site success while prioritizing primary technical training objectives.

Qualifications

• A 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.

Pay

The Hourly Range For This Role Is $19.08 - $21.84 for North Carolina based applicants
$18.17- $20.80 for South Carolina based applicants
$19.99- $22.88 for Virginia based applicants
$20.90 -$23.92 for Maryland based applicants
$18.17- $20.80 for Tennessee based applicants
$18.17- $20.80 for Kentucky based applicants

Benefits

• 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.
• Eligible for annual performance bonus.
• Rivian offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26.
• Eligible for Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements.

Contact

You can apply for this role through careers.rivian.com (or through internal-careers-rivian.icims.com if you are a current employee).