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Overview

Rivian is seeking a hands-on Field Service Technician to support vehicle repairs in a dynamic environment. The role may require remote work or travel to various locations, including the production plant, and is designed to recruit candidates across various seniority levels.

Responsibilities

  • Perform or assist with assigned vehicle diagnosis, repairs, installations, and inspections.
  • Identify and explain the Rivian product line, EV framework, tools, and accessories.
  • Utilize available technical resources to follow Rivian repair procedures efficiently.
  • Conduct road tests to ensure the quality of repairs.
  • Manage necessary parts operations, including ordering, receiving, shipping, and inventory.
  • Identify areas of improvement and provide feedback to senior technicians or leadership.
  • Support service campaigns and containment initiatives.
  • Ensure that all work and technical notes are properly documented.
  • Work collaboratively with a team spirit and maintain high-quality work.
  • Communicate with professionalism in customer-facing situations.
  • Stay current with technical skills and complete required training.
  • Interact regularly with customers, their families, 3rd party affiliates, and suppliers.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma, GED, or other recognized high school equivalency credential preferred.
  • Proficient in using hand tools and power tools.
  • Must be at least 21 years old.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain a clean driving record.
  • Ability to drive a non-commercial truck and trailer is preferred.
  • Must be available for a 40-hour work week, including weekends and holidays.
  • Proficient with laptops or computers in Windows or Mac environments.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to read and speak fluent English.
  • Hands-on work experience in an automotive shop is highly preferred.
  • A background in electric vehicle (EV) or hybrid repair is considered a plus.
  • Experience in start-up environments is preferred.
  • Experience with parts departments, billing, and work order management systems is preferred.

Benefits

  • PTO
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Shift is Monday through Friday with rotational Saturdays from 7am - 4pm or 8am - 4pm.
  • This is a level-agnostic posting designed to recruit Technician candidates across various seniority levels.

Benefits

PTO
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
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How this job compares in Colmar, PA

Pay in context

At roughly $30/hr, this posting lands within a few percent of the $30/hr median for welding jobs across Pennsylvania, whose middle half runs $25–$36/hr across 160 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 54% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. In other words it is a market-rate offer, so benefits, overtime, and shift schedule are where the real difference between this and the next posting on the list shows up.

The local market in Colmar, PA

Colmar, PA is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across Pennsylvania as a whole we're tracking 320 other active welding openings from 196 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Pennsylvania.

Rivian currently has 2 other openings live in Pennsylvania, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Pennsylvania at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Rhoads Industries (12), Department of the Navy - Agency Wide (8), and Phillips Tank & Structure (8). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Pennsylvania, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Philadelphia at $32/hr, Braddock at $31/hr, and Malvern at $30/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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