Vehicle Operations Lead

Aurora Innovation•Palmer, TX

5h•$80,000 - $105,000

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. We are searching for a Vehicle Operations Lead based in Palmer, TX to work the Weekend - Night shift (6p-530a). This person will work closely with a multidisciplinary team in operations, supporting initiatives around optimization and efficiency. This role lives in vehicle operations and reports directly to the Operations Manager, working closely with representatives in the organization and within software and hardware. This role is highly organized, mission driven, and possesses excellent communication with a complete understanding of risk analysis and management.

Requirements

Safety focused
Ability to lead by example, and motivate teams.
Experience working in a collaborative environment.
Valid U.S. driver’s license with at least 5 years of driving history and a clean driving record, validated by MVR check
Comfortable with travel for up to one month at a time, up to 30% of your time
Must pass initial and random drug and alcohol screenings
Available to work day or night shifts
Ability to work the scheduled shift: [5:30 pm to 4:30 am] [7 am-6 pm] [1 am - 9 am]
Ability to work scheduled days: [Monday - Friday] [Friday - Monday]
Ability to work early mornings or late nights, on rotating shifts
Ability to work regular overtime and weekends

Nice To Haves

1+ years experience as people manager, with focus on growth and development
Experience making schedules, managing vacation requests, and setting goals for self and others
Solid written and verbal communication skills with ability to adjust for audience
Intermediate technical aptitude and ability to learn new software applications and processes
The ability to operate independently when given prior clear direction
Strong organizational skills
Ability to prioritize testing deliverables and assignments, with the goal of driving efficiency gains through process improvement.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of operators (both commercial trucks and passenger vehicles)
Lead with empathy and establish an inspired safety culture for all in-vehicle teams
Lead by example and successfully collaborate cross functionally, with a “Win Together” mindset
Develop and drive your team by building on individual strengths and opportunities, to ensure continuous growth and development
Document and deliver constructive and positive performance feedback to your direct reports regularly, through 1:1s
Follow all Aurora policies and adhere to the Vehicle Operations Manual
Understand all major Aurora initiatives and programs, with the intention of communicating essential information to your team of direct reports
Act as POC for key Vehicle Operations projects and offer regular updates to the leadership team
Interact with the public as an ambassador for Aurora
Become certified as a Vehicle Operator to support excess in-vehicle testing and to better understand the day to day of direct reports.