Truck Operations Specialist
Aurora develops and commercially operates AI-powered self-driving freight technology through its Aurora Driver system.
Funding history
Investors
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.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will safely pilot autonomous semi trucks for on-road and closed course testing, stay alert while monitoring the Aurora Driver, and log real-time feedback for engineers. You will escalate blockers, collaborate across teams, keep your certifications and partner application access current, and represent Aurora to the public. This is a 12-month assignment with potential extension, with rotating day and night shifts including weekends.
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 MVR guidelines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritize and make strategic decisions proactively
- Ability to travel up to 50%
- Available to work night shifts (second and/or third shift)
- Ability to work rotating shifts
- Ability to work regular overtime and some weekends
- 80% of shift time spent in vehicle
- Must pass pre-employment, post-incident, and random drug testing per FMCSA
- At least 21 years of age
- Must pass DOT physical
- Meet all DOT qualifications
Responsibilities
- Safely pilot autonomous semi trucks for on-road and closed course testing
- Monitor the Aurora Driver attentively during extended stretches of autonomy
- Log real-time feedback on autonomy and platform performance for engineers
- Escalate operational blockers with suggested solutions
- Collaborate cross-functionally with teams across Aurora
- Work on cross-functional projects as time permits
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the self-driving technology and daily changes
- Maintain active status within required partner applications
- Achieve and sustain all mandatory certifications and accreditations
- Work toward quantitative and qualitative goals for Vehicle Operations
- Interact with the public as an ambassador for Aurora
