EV Reconditioning Technician I

Ever•Irvine, CA

6d•$30 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Ever is hiring an entry-level EV Reconditioning Technician I for its onsite location in Irvine, California. The role provides foundational maintenance and reconditioning work to prepare electric vehicles for retail sale, while developing hands-on EV expertise under the direction of senior technicians. It is intended for someone early in their automotive career who produces reliable, high-quality work, takes coaching well, and wants to build skills in high-voltage diagnostics. Recent graduates of accredited automotive programs are encouraged to apply. The technician performs routine maintenance and light repairs, assists with inspections and basic diagnostics, follows procedures for safe handling around high-voltage systems, and completes quality checks and work documentation. The position also supports parts handling and cross-team coordination, and includes on-the-job training and manufacturer coursework to build EV-specific skills. Ever describes a structured path to Senior Technician. The role is full-time and pays $30–$38 per hour. Ever offers health, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, a 401(k) plan, and a performance bonus.

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.
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.
Detail-oriented, reliable, coachable, and able to work as a team in a fast-paced environment.
Valid driver’s license with a clean record; must be at least 21 to road test per policy.
High school diploma or GED is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience servicing EVs, such as Tesla, Rivian, or Lucid vehicles.
Multi-make, high-volume reconditioning experience, such as at CarMax or Carvana.
ASE entry-level certification, or willingness to pursue A-series certifications.
Passion for EVs and future mobility.

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.
Document all work accurately in Ever’s internal systems.
Support parts handling, including receiving, staging, and inventory, as needed.
Build EV-specific skills through on-the-job training and manufacturer coursework.
Collaborate with reconditioning, inventory, and logistics teams to meet throughput targets.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace.