Adventure Readiness Specialist - Bothell, WA

Rivian • Mill Creek East, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Adventure Readiness Specialist, you will support Rivian’s Service team during peak seasonal periods, helping manage increased delivery and service demand and keep vehicles ready for owners’ journeys. This hands-on development role is designed to prepare you for a future as a Service Technician.

The position is onsite at 18728 Bothell Everett Hwy, Bothell, WA 98012. Work spans vehicle and site operations, service production support, and technical training and career development. You will participate in Rivian’s TRAIL program, receive mentorship and on-the-job training, and complete Rivian Learning Network modules. The role may involve regular interaction with customers, their families, third-party affiliates, and suppliers at Rivian facilities, on mobile service routes, or at community outreach events.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with no driving-related suspensions or revocation within a 3–5 year period.
• Ability to work a flexible 40-hour week, which may include varied shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, carrying, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent use of hands to grasp and use tools, enter data, write communications, or call customers or internal partners.
• Ability to see, read, and interpret documents such as regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, or schematics.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong desire to learn, adaptability, and passion for hands-on work.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma, GED, or other recognized high school equivalency credential.
• Previous technical experience, such as automotive repair, mechanical maintenance, or electrical work.
• Experience in an adjacent technical industry, such as aviation, HVAC, or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and process incoming vehicle inventory.
• Maintain vehicle quality and delivery readiness by washing, detailing, and charging vehicles.
• Manage vehicle logistics, including lot organization, shuttling vehicles, and secure key management.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized service center while adhering to 5S principles.
• Assist technicians with basic vehicle repairs, focusing on Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) tasks and Express Lane work.
• Learn to use basic hand tools and power tools safely under direct supervision.
• Support workshop readiness by maintaining tools and equipment.
• Participate in the TRAIL program and complete Rivian Learning Network modules.
• Receive mentorship and on-the-job training for the Service Technician role.
• Provide cross-functional support to other business areas as needed while prioritizing primary technical training objectives.

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance for eligible employees
• 401(k) Plan, subject to eligibility requirements
• Employee Stock Purchase Program, subject to eligibility requirements
• Potential eligibility for an annual performance bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED