Full-Time
Vehicle Operations Lead
Posted on 3/21/2023
Self-driving technology provider for various vehicles
Senior
Houston, TX, USA
- 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 early mornings or late nights, on rotating shifts
- Ability to work regular overtime and some weekends
- 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
- 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
Aurora stands out as a leading company in the autonomous driving industry, with its Aurora Driver system designed to operate a variety of vehicle types, demonstrating its versatility and broad applicability. The company's commitment to safety and efficiency is evident in its use of advanced sensor fusion and proprietary computing, enabling the system to understand and navigate complex environments. Furthermore, Aurora's partnerships with industry leaders across the transportation ecosystem, such as Toyota, FedEx, and Uber, underscore its industry leadership and potential for large-scale impact.
Company Stage
IPO
Total Funding
$5.4B
Headquarters
Mountain View, California
Founded
2017
6 month growth
↓ -1%1 year growth
↓ -3%2 year growth
↑ 14%Benefits
Medical, Vision, Life Insurance
Paid leave
Vacation, Holidays & Sick Time
LinkedIn Learning
Aurora Academy
401(k)
Commuter Benefits
Flexible Spending Account
Onsite Food
PerkSpot
Working from Home Support
Emotional & Physical Wellness
Employee Assistance Program