Truck Operations Specialist

Aurora Innovation•Aledo, TX

12d•$30 - $40

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. For the latest news from Aurora, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn. Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We’re searching for a Aledo, TX based 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. Work Schedule: Available shifts include weekday, weeknight and weekend.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of experience driving trucks commercially
Valid U.S. Driver’s License
Interstate Class-A Commercial Driver's License
Driving record must pass Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) guidelines
Ability to travel as needed
Available to work day and/or night shifts (second and/or third shift)
Ability to work rotating shifts as needed
Ability to work some overtime and weekends regularly
Ability to work 12 hour shifts
80% of shift time spent in vehicle (vehicle as office)
Must pass pre-employment, post-incident, and randomized drug testing in accordance with FMCSA requirements.
Is at least 21 years of age
Must pass DOT physical
Meet all DOT qualifications

Nice To Haves

Truck driver trainer/instructor experience
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 G-Suite
Command line interface experience
Interest and aptitude for technology tools - apps, gaming, adobe creative suite, etc.

Responsibilities

Safely pilot 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
Escalate operational blockers with suggested solutions
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