EV Reconditioning Technician I

About the Job

Location: Irvine, CA (Onsite)
Department: Vehicle Operations
Reports to: Reconditioning Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $30–$38 Per Hour

About Ever

Ever is building the future of auto retail. As the first AI-native auto retailer, we are building the next $100B+ automotive business, starting with electric vehicles.

Based out of San Francisco and expanding nationwide, we are backed by leading investors and led by former tech & automotive professionals from Uber, Tesla, Rivian, Apple, Amazon, Carvana, J.P. Morgan, BCG, and more. After our recently completed Series B financing, we have raised around $200M in total equity and debt funding. We are growing rapidly and actively recruiting exceptional talent – to set a new frontier in the largest sector of the US retail economy.

Learn more about us at evercars.com.

About the Role

This is an entry point into a fast-growing EV career. As an EV Reconditioning Technician I, you’ll handle the foundational maintenance and reconditioning work that gets every vehicle retail-ready, while building hands-on EV expertise under the direction of our senior technicians. It’s a role for someone early in their career who does clean, reliable work, takes coaching well, and wants to grow into high-voltage diagnostics over time. Recent graduates of accredited automotive programs are encouraged to apply.

What You’ll Do

• Perform routine maintenance and light reconditioning: 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-tech 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 (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 hit throughput targets
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace

What You Bring

• 0–2 years of automotive technician experience, or a recent graduate of an accredited automotive program
• Able to perform basic repairs independently: brakes, tires, suspension, fluids, and filters
• High-voltage safety awareness, or willingness to obtain certification (Ever supports this)
• Strong mechanical aptitude and a genuine willingness to learn EV systems
• Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, and basic scan tools
• Detail-oriented, with real pride in quality work
• Reliable, coachable, and a team player in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Passion for EVs and future mobility
• Valid driver’s license with a clean record (must be 21+ to road test per policy)
• High school diploma or GED preferred

Technical Skills

• Foundational understanding of basic electrical theory and safe use of a DVOM (multimeter)
• Comfortable with brakes, suspension and steering, and tire and alignment basics
• Ability to follow service procedures, checklists, and repair orders

Preferred Experience

• Experience servicing EVs (Tesla, Rivian, Lucid, etc.)
• Multi-make, high-volume reconditioning experience (CarMax, Carvana, etc.)
• ASE entry-level certification, or willingness to pursue A-series certifications

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday
• Frequently bend, kneel, crouch, reach and work under vehicles or in confined spaces
• Lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 lbs regularly
• Safely use hand tools, power tools, lifts and shop equipment
• Work in a shop environment with exposure to noise, fluids and automotive chemicals, using required PPE
• Safely drive and maneuver vehicles on company property and during road tests

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range for this Irvine-based position is $30–$38 per hour, depending on relevant experience, qualifications and internal equity.

Ever offers health, dental, and vision coverage, as well as time-off benefits.

Equal Opportunity

Ever is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law and provide reasonable accommodations during the application and interview process.