Lead Fleet Technician
Aurora develops and commercially operates AI-powered self-driving freight technology through its Aurora Driver system.
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About Aurora Innovation, Inc.
Aurora is a public autonomous-vehicle technology company focused on self-driving freight. Its Aurora Driver combines hardware and AI software to operate trucks and underpins its driver-as-a-service trucking product.
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About the Role
You will maintain fleet vehicles, perform complex mechanical and electrical repairs, conduct diagnostics and testing, and document your findings. You will mentor technicians, plan and prioritize daily site workloads, coordinate with Vehicle Operations, Software, and Hardware, and improve workshop processes and quality standards.
Requirements
- 6–8 years of OEM technician experience
- 4 years of diesel experience
- 4 years of diagnostic experience
- Valid US driver's license
- Knowledge of workshop etiquette and general shop safety
- Knowledge of DOT and CVSA rules and requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to perform frequent physical movements throughout the workday
- Ability to travel as needed
- Availability for day or night shifts, rotating shifts, overtime, and some weekends
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Ability to write reports and correspondence
- Experience using OEM diagnostic tools and methodologies
- Logical troubleshooting approach
Responsibilities
- Mentor skilled technicians and foster a collaborative, high-performance environment
- Support and guide the site-based team
- Perform diagnostics, test plans, and vehicle revisions with Vehicle Operations, Software, and Hardware
- Perform routine OEM maintenance and complex mechanical and electrical repairs
- Document and communicate findings through processes and systems
- Escalate data or findings when appropriate
- Drive quality service and repair work across functions
- Maintain a clean and professional workspace
- Plan and prioritize daily site workloads
- Use electrical and mechanical tooling to complete routine work
- Test vehicles and gather accurate mechanical and electrical data
- Develop testing methods to address current problems
- Implement improved workshop standards, protocols, and processes