EV Reconditioning Technician I

Ever Cars•Irvine, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The EV Reconditioning Technician I performs foundational maintenance and reconditioning to prepare electric vehicles for retail sale, building hands-on EV expertise under the direction of senior technicians. This entry-level position is intended for someone early in their automotive career who produces reliable, quality work, responds well to coaching, and wants to develop high-voltage diagnostic skills over time. Recent graduates of accredited automotive programs are encouraged to apply. The role is onsite in Irvine, California, and is full-time. Compensation is $30–$38 per hour. Ever supports high-voltage safety certification and provides on-the-job EV training and manufacturer coursework. The position offers a structured path toward Senior Technician work and opportunities to learn from senior diagnostic technicians while contributing to vehicle quality and customer experience.

Requirements

0–2 years of automotive technician experience, or recent graduation from an accredited automotive program.
Ability to perform basic repairs independently, including brakes, tires, suspension, fluids, and filters.
High-voltage safety awareness, or willingness to obtain certification; Ever supports certification.
Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn EV systems.
Comfort using hand tools, power tools, and basic scan tools.
Attention to detail and pride in quality work.
Reliability, coachability, and ability to work as a team in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Passion for EVs and future mobility.
Valid driver’s license with a clean record; must be at least 21 to road test per policy.
Foundational understanding of basic electrical theory and safe use of a DVOM (multimeter).
Comfort with brakes, suspension and steering, and tire and alignment basics.
Ability to follow service procedures, checklists, and repair orders.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Experience servicing EVs such as Tesla, Rivian, or Lucid.
Multi-make, high-volume reconditioning experience, such as at CarMax or Carvana.
ASE entry-level certification, or willingness to pursue A-series certifications.

Responsibilities

Perform routine maintenance and light reconditioning, including brakes, tires, suspension and steering, fluids, filters, wipers, and 12V battery service.
Complete reconditioning tasks to prepare vehicles for retail sale under the guidance of senior technicians.
Assist with inspections and basic diagnostics, flagging issues for senior-technician review.
Follow OEM and Ever procedures for safe handling around high-voltage systems.
Complete pre-delivery and post-reconditioning quality checks.
Accurately document work in Ever’s internal systems.
Support parts receiving, staging, and inventory as needed.
Build EV-specific skills through on-the-job training and manufacturer coursework.
Collaborate with recon, inventory, and logistics teams to meet throughput targets.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace.