2026 Automotive Technician Training Program (Paid Training, 24-Weeks)

Rivian•Atlanta, GA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a paid-training internship program for graduates of Automotive Technician programs or relevant experience, at a participating college with Rivian instructors. The program is 24 weeks long, with 40 hours per week, and offers overtime and benefits eligibility. Successful completion leads to full-time placement. The Rivian Technical Trades Program is designed to develop Field Service Technicians for the growing Electric Vehicle market. Participants will gain hands-on training at a Rivian Service center and receive exclusive instructional guidance in a classroom setting. Upon successful completion of the 24-week program, participants will receive a certificate and the opportunity to join the Rivian Field Service Team.

Requirements

Automotive Technology Degree, Certificate or equivalent 1+ years of work experience in an automotive repair role, required.
Willingness to relocate upon successful completion of the program for full-time placement at a Rivian Service Center.
Basic Knowledge of Electrical Systems
Physical exertion may be required to perform occupational tasks (sitting up to 2 or more hours at a time, standing for up to 8 or more hours a day, walking, bending, kneeling, laying, twisting, carrying, reaching, stretching, 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
Required to communicate using telephone, email, text or via messaging applications
Ability to utilize web base programs in the Google Workspace like Google Docs, Gmail, Google Sheets.
No drug or alcohol-related driving incidents in the last 3 years
No more than 1 serious moving violation in the last 3 years
Must have a valid driver's license in the state of residence
Will be subject to and must pass continuous Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) monitoring
Must be able to relocate to any of our markets across the United States after program completion and have flexibility with work schedule (AM shift, PM shift, weekends, and possible holidays)
Must be able to travel a minimum of 30% but up to 50% to our Normal facility or other Service Centers

Responsibilities

Maintain enrollment throughout the 24-week program
Complete a minimum of 40 hours per week: combined time between class sessions and on-the-job training, 5-6 days a week, depending upon business needs.
90% attendance of all class sessions, lab activities, on-site training, and any additional scheduled activities.
Complete all required exams and lab assignments by receiving a passing grade of 80% or higher
Assist Rivian Service Technicians with general repairs, mobile repairs, and any additional tasks requested from the service team.
Improve efficiency in service procedures without compromising the quality and safety of the repair
Complete all Course Curricula Objectives
Demonstrate Rivian’s Compass Principles Daily: Ask Why, Stay Open, Build Together, Zoom Out, Over Deliver