Operations Specialist - San Diego, CA

The role

The Operations Specialist will manage vehicle queues, inventory quality, and lot organization. This role involves vehicle cleaning, shipping coordination, and driving vehicles between locations.

What you will do

• Maintain organized vehicle queues across WIP and finished goods stages
• Optimize lot space utilization to support throughput and operational efficiency
• Track unit status and location accurately to ensure proper inventory flow
• Keep inventory at sellable quality standards through regular inspections
• Maintain vehicle charge levels per established SOPs
• Identify units needing reconditioning or escalation and communicate accordingly
• Maintain key organization systems to ensure accurate key-to-unit accountability
• Conduct regular lot audits to verify unit count, placement, and condition accuracy
• Reconcile physical inventory against system records and escalate discrepancies
• Wash, clean, and maintain the appearance of vehicles

Required qualifications

• Experience in vehicle logistics, fleet operations, auto reconditioning, or a related field
• Comfortable with lot operations software, inventory tools, or mobile-based tracking systems
• Valid driver's license with a clean record and acceptable driving record
• Ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions and perform physical tasks as needed
• Strong attention to detail
• Physical and spatial awareness to safely handle vehicles and manage lot space
• Ability to maintain accuracy and quality standards in a dynamic, high-volume environment
• Clear, timely communication
• Ability to perform physical work including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and working in and around vehicles for extended periods
• Ability to safely enter, exit, and operate vehicles
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds

Nice to have

• Familiarity with EV charging infrastructure and vehicle readiness standards

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• PTO and sick time

About the company

Ever is an AI-native auto retail platform building the next-generation automotive business, starting with electric vehicles. The company is expanding nationwide and is backed by leading investors.