Vehicle Operations Assistant

Lucid Motors
Costa Mesa, CA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with basic automotive knowledge and strong organizational skills working in the automotive industry.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a background in automotive logistics or customer service who thrive in dynamic, team-based settings
    — “This position partners with other members of the Delivery team”
  • Individuals seeking entry-level or mid-level roles with a focus on vehicle readiness and operations
    — “This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience, learn, and develop your career within the automotive industry”
  • People with a valid driver’s license and the ability to work flexible hours, including weekends
    — “Full-time, including weekends or extended hours during busy periods”

Things to consider

  • The role demands physical stamina, as it requires standing and walking for extended periods of time
    — “Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time”
  • Candidates under 21 must meet a minimum driving experience threshold and complete training
    — “Drivers under 21 must have maintained a Driver’s License for a minimum of 3 years and successfully complete Lucid Training upon hire”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with vehicle logistics or inventory management in your resume and interview responses
    — “Managing inventory readiness, washing, staging, charging and software updating vehicles as required”
  • Emphasize your ability to adapt to rapidly changing workloads and prioritize tasks effectively
    — “This position requires the ability to handle a rapidly changing workload and can prioritize accordingly”
  • Demonstrate your communication and interpersonal skills through examples of customer interaction or teamwork
    — “Excellent communication and interpersonal skills”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • providing world-class customer experience
  • facilitating vehicle movements
  • managing inventory readiness
  • assisting in daily operations
Typical background
high school diploma or GEDbasic automotive knowledge

Skills & requirements

Required

Customer ServiceVehicle LogisticsInventory ManagementVehicle WashingSoftware UpdatingLot ManagementCoordination With Carriers

Preferred

Automotive KnowledgeVehicle Maintenance

Stack & domain

Customer ExperienceVehicle MovementsInventory ReadinessWashingStagingChargingSoftware UpdatingLot ManagementCoordinating With External CarriersLoading/unloading VehiclesConducting InspectionsLogging PaperworkOrganizational SkillsAttention To DetailCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsAbility To Work In A Fast-paced EnvironmentAbility To MultitaskAutomotive IndustryVehicle DeliveryCustomer ServiceInventory Management

About the role

Original posting from Lucid Motors

About Lucid

At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our “Compromise Nothing™” approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience. 

We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, you can help redefine what’s possible and shape the future of mobility.

The Vehicle Operations Assistant is a key position that supports the readiness of Lucid vehicles prior to customer taking delivery. This position partners with other members of the Delivery team to make sure the day-to-day operation runs smoothly. This position requires the ability to handle a rapidly changing workload and can prioritize accordingly.  This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience, learn, and develop your career within the automotive industry.  

Responsibilities:

Provides a world-class customer experience to all Lucid customers, both internal and external

Facilitating vehicle movements, including dropping off or picking up customer and inventory vehicles and/or loaners and moves between locations/offsite lots

Managing inventory readiness, washing, staging, charging and software updating vehicles as required

Assisting in lot management, ensuring vehicles are well-organized and ready for sale

Coordinating with external carriers while loading/unloading vehicles, conducting inspections and logging paperwork as required

Assist in daily operations of the Delivery team in varied duties as assigned by the Delivery Manager

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED required

Basic automotive knowledge

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time

Full-time, including weekends or extended hours during busy periods

Valid driver’s license with no suspensions within the past year.   Drivers under 21 must have maintained a Driver’s License for a minimum of 3 years and successfully complete Lucid Training upon hire

Vehicle Operations Assistant

The Vehicle Operations Assistant is a key position that supports the readiness of Lucid vehicles prior to customer taking delivery. This position partners with other members of the Delivery team to make sure the day-to-day operation runs smoothly. This position requires the ability to handle a rapidly changing workload and can prioritize accordingly.  This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience, learn, and develop your career within the automotive industry.  

Responsibilities:

Provides a world-class customer experience to all Lucid customers, both internal and external

Facilitating vehicle movements, including dropping off or picking up customer and inventory vehicles and/or loaners and moves between locations/offsite lots

Managing inventory readiness, washing, staging, charging and software updating vehicles as required

Assisting in lot management, ensuring vehicles are well-organized and ready for sale

Coordinating with external carriers while loading/unloading vehicles, conducting inspections and logging paperwork as required

Assist in daily operations of the Delivery team in varied duties as assigned by the Delivery Manager

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED required

Basic automotive knowledge

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time

Full-time, including weekends or extended hours during busy periods

Valid driver’s license with no suspensions within the past year.   Drivers under 21 must have maintained a Driver’s License for a minimum of 3 years and successfully complete Lucid Training upon hire

Earn a guaranteed base pay of $22.00-$28.00/hr USD, giving you stable and predictable income from day one. 

At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.

Compensation & Benefits: Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays, paid sick leave; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off, and salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off.  Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.  

Equal Opportunity: At Lucid, we believe diversity strengthens everything we build. Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations. 

Accessibility: Lucid Motors is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need any accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at TA-Operations <@> lucidmotors.com. This email address is designated solely for accommodation requests and is not monitored for job applications or resume submissions. To be considered for employment, all applications must be submitted through the Lucid Motors Careers website.

Candidate Data Privacy: By submitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice. 

To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Lucid Motors. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. 

Source: Lucid Motors careers

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