EV Reconditioning Technician I

Role

• EV Reconditioning Technician I (Entry-Level)
• Location: Irvine, CA (Onsite)
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $30-$38 Per Hour

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

Qualifications & Fit

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

Benefits

• Competitive salary + performance bonus
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) plan

Why Ever and this role?

• Launch an EV career with a clear, structured path to Senior Technician
• Work hands-on with the newest EV models
• Learn directly from senior diagnostic technicians
• Join the fastest-growing EV retailer in the U.S.
• Build rare, high-demand EV technical expertise from day one
• Direct impact on vehicle quality and customer experience

Next steps

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