Field Service Technician Night Shift - Blauvelt NY

VetJobs • Blauvelt, NY

3d • $28 - $39 • Onsite

About The Position

Rivian is hiring an emerging-to-mid-level Field Service Technician to support electric vehicle repairs, inspections, and field service operations. The technician will work under the mentorship of senior technicians and leadership, primarily at a local service center. Depending on business needs, the role may also involve remote work, mobile-service travel, or support for plant operations. The position emphasizes developing technical skills while delivering a strong customer experience in a dynamic environment.

The role includes vehicle diagnosis, repair, installation, inspection, road testing, parts operations, and repair documentation. The technician is expected to follow procedures and safety requirements, communicate professionally with customers and other contacts, participate in service campaigns and continuous-improvement efforts, and engage in ongoing training. The schedule is a standard 40-hour workweek, with possible weekend, holiday, early-morning, evening, or overnight shifts based on business needs. Regional travel may be required.

The hourly pay range for New York applicants is $28.13–$38.74. Placement within the range depends on factors including qualifications, experience, skills, location, shift, and organizational needs.

Requirements

• At least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record, with no suspensions or revocations within the past 3–5 years.
• Ability to work a standard 40-hour workweek and availability for possible weekend, holiday, early-morning, evening, or overnight shifts based on business needs.
• Flexibility to travel to regional locations or production facilities as needed.
• Proficiency with laptops and computers in Windows or Mac environments and work order management systems.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, attention to detail, and eagerness to learn.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Foundational understanding of basic electricity, including awareness of high-voltage versus low-voltage systems.
• Basic familiarity with circuit measurement tools such as a DVOM and introductory exposure to reading electrical schematics.
• Familiarity with basic hand and power tools, entry-level tire repairs, and basic vehicle alignments.
• Basic understanding of diagnostic workflows and troubleshooting steps under guidance.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma, GED, or recognized equivalency credential.
• Ability to drive a non-commercial truck and trailer.
• Graduation from an accredited automotive repair school or program.
• 0–3 years of hands-on experience in an automotive shop or technical environment; recent graduates are welcome.
• Basic exposure to electric vehicle or hybrid frameworks.
• Experience working in a fast-paced start-up environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform or assist with vehicle diagnosis, repairs, installations, and inspections at a service center, on a mobile route, or at a remote location.
• Learn Rivian’s product line, EV framework, tools, and accessories under the mentorship of senior technicians.
• Use technical resources and follow repair procedures while maintaining quality and safety.
• Conduct post-repair road tests to verify repair quality and operational safety.
• Assist with parts operations, including ordering, receiving, shipping, inventory tracking, and work order and expense reporting.
• Maintain detailed technical notes and documentation for completed and in-process repairs.
• Interact professionally with customers, families, third-party affiliates, and suppliers at service facilities or outreach events.
• Identify process improvements, provide constructive feedback to mentorship leads, and participate in service campaigns or containment initiatives.
• Complete required training, develop technical skills, and maintain high-quality work with increasing independence.

What This Job Offers

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