Truck Operations Specialist
About The Position
Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. The Aurora Driver will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone. At Aurora, you will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge. We’re searching for a Class A Driver who will help change the commercial trucking industry and play a key role in delivering data to engineers in an effort to continually improve our product.
Requirements
- Interstate Class-A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- Valid U.S. Driver’s License (in addition to the CDL)
- Minimum 3 years of experience driving trucks commercially
- Driving record must pass Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) guidelines
- Must pass DOT physical and meet all DOT qualification standards.
- Must pass pre-employment, post-incident, and randomized drug testing in accordance with FMCSA requirements
- Is at least 25 years of age
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to use laptops and tablets to launch test missions, monitor real-time data feeds, and enter detailed digital logs.
- Ability to prioritize and make strategic decisions proactively
- Ability to travel up to 50% or as needed
- Ability to work rotating shifts as needed, and regular overtime and weekends
- 80% of shift time spent in vehicle (vehicle as office)
Nice To Haves
- Truck technician experience
- Inquisitive attitude, interested in problem solving and solving puzzles
- Experience in operations, technology, customer service, or automotive field.
- Experience working in a collaborative environment - team player
- Proficient in Google Workspace Products (Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets)
- Command line interface experience
- Interest and aptitude for technology tools - apps, gaming, adobe creative suite, etc.
Responsibilities
- Safely pilot and copilot autonomous semi trucks for on road and closed course testing in service of our development and commercial pilot operations
- Remain alert and attentive while monitoring the Aurora Driver during extended stretches of autonomy
- Log real time feedback regarding autonomy and platform performance during testing, to be delivered to engineers
- Provided out-of-vehicle support for structured track testing, including operating passenger vehicles and other equipment to execute tests across the track network
- Escalate operational blockers with suggested solutions
- Collaborate cross-functionally with teams throughout Aurora to help drive progress on Aurora’s mission
- Demonstrate positive impact at Aurora by working on cross-functional projects as time permits
- Maintain up to date knowledge of how our self-driving technology works. Understand daily software and operational changes
- Work toward quantitative and qualitative goals that impact all of Vehicle Operations and Aurora
- Interact with the public as an ambassador for Aurora
Benefits
- The successful candidate will also be eligible for benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
