Service Advisor - Bellevue, WA

Bellevue, WA, United States

About Us:

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.

As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

Role Summary:

This position is for a Service Advisor, the central point of contact and trusted guide for our owners throughout their service experience. This role requires a deeply empathetic, organized, and brand-focused individual who thrives on creating positive interactions and seamless processes. The Service Advisor is a critical liaison, translating complex vehicle needs into clear, confidence-inspiring communication for our customers, while coordinating flawlessly with the service production team. This job description outlines the full spectrum of skills required, and candidates will be assessed against this spectrum to determine the appropriate level for their expertise, from entry-level to senior advisor.

Responsibilities:

Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, managing the service experience from initial appointment scheduling to vehicle handover.
Listen actively to understand owner concerns, accurately document them in the repair order, and set clear expectations for the visit.
Translate technical information from technicians into simple, understandable language for owners.
Proactively communicate updates on vehicle status, managing timelines and ensuring a transparent process.
Coordinate with the Parts and Production teams to ensure all aspects of the service visit are aligned.
Prepare and explain estimates and invoices with clarity and accuracy.
Ensure every owner leaves feeling cared for, confident in the work performed, and more connected to the Rivian brand.
Manage internal systems to maintain impeccable records of all customer communications and repairs, ensuring all performance metrics are met or exceeded.
Uphold Rivian's standards for hospitality, presentation, and process in every interaction.
Act as the on-site liaison between Rivian’s centralized Service Support Operations Center and local Service Center operations.
Support the launch and setup of new Service Center locations, training initiatives, and process improvements.
Assist in warranty repairs and ensure compliance with state and federal automotive repair laws.
Manage relationships with third-party vendors, documenting work orders and coordinating with production team to ensure seamless after-hours service completion.
This role may require regular interaction with customers and their families, 3rd party affiliates, and suppliers within Rivian facilities, on mobile service routes, or at community outreach events.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED is required
Must be at least 21 years old.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain a clean driving record.
Must be available for a 40-hour work week, which may include weekends, holidays, and varied shifts based on business needs.
Proficient with laptops, computers, and modern software suites (Windows, Google Workspace, Mac, CRM systems, etc.).
Exceptional organizational skills, a meticulous attention to detail, and a passion for creating order.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English.
Ability to perform physical tasks such as standing or sitting for extended periods, and walking the service facility.

Pay Disclosure:

Salary Range/Hourly Rate: for Washington Based Applicants: $25.88 - $39.10 per hour (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).
Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.

Company Statements:

Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.

Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.