Vehicle Operations Lead @ Aurora Innovation

Vehicle Operations Lead

Posted on 3/21/2023

INACTIVE

1,001-5,000 employees

Leading company in self-driving vehicles

Company Overview

Aurora is on a mission to build self-driving technology that will revolutionize the future of transportation. Its flagship product, the Aurora Driver, is a platform that brings together software, hardware, and data services, to autonomously operate passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles, and heavy-duty trucks

Locations

Houston, TX, USA

Experience Level

Entry

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Desired Skills

Communications

CategoriesNew

Operations & Logistics

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 early mornings or late nights, on rotating shifts
Ability to work regular overtime and some weekends

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

Desired Qualifications

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

Who We Are

Aurora (Nasdaq: AUR) is delivering the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly to make transportation safer, increasingly accessible, and more reliable and efficient than ever before. The Aurora Driver is a self-driving system designed to operate multiple vehicle types, from freight-hauling semi-trucks to ride-hailing passenger vehicles, and underpins Aurora Horizon and Aurora Connect, its driver-as-a-service products for trucking and ride-hailing. Aurora is working with industry leaders across the transportation ecosystem, including Toyota, FedEx, Volvo Trucks, PACCAR, Uber, Uber Freight, U.S. Xpress, Werner, Covenant, Schneider, and Ryder. For Aurora’s latest news, visit aurora.tech and @aurora_inno on Twitter.

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 are searching for a Vehicle Operations Lead based in Houston, Texas. 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.

In this role, you will

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.

Required Qualifications

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

Desirable Qualifications

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.

The base salary range for this position is $63,000-$95,000 per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

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Working at Aurora

At Aurora, we bring together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by the strength of our values. We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals, and build a culture where we win together — all without any jerks.

We have offices inseveral locations across the United States, where we encourage team and cross-functional collaboration. Aurora offers competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, and additional healthcare support including medical transportation reimbursement, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits. We empower our employees and their families with options to further their unique physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

Our Learning and Development offerings include Aurora Academy, where our people learn, develop, and practice the essential skills that drive Aurora’s mission, continually up-leveling our team along the way. Our Careers pageprovides insight into career opportunities at Aurora, and you can find all the latest news on ourBlog.

Safety is central to everything we do. Every employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way. We seek candidates who take active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and invest in the organization’s long-term success by working safely — no matter what.

We believe that self-driving technology has broad benefits – including increased access to transportation. To realize those benefits, we need a workforce with diverse experiences, insights, and perspectives — a workforce that reflects the communities our technology will serve.

Aurora is committed to providing access to anyone who seeks information from our website. We invite anyone using assistive technologies, such as a screen reader or Braille reader, to email us at [email protected]. if they experience difficulty using our website. Please describe the accessibility problem and include a URL (if available).

Aurora considers candidates without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, parent or caregiver status, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran and/or military status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. Aurora considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At Aurora, every employee is empowered to take an active role in building an inclusive, collaborative, and unified culture that leverages our diverse strengths, perspectives, and backgrounds.

Transforming how the world moves people and goods involves seeking to understand backgrounds, insights, and lived experiences that differ from our own. One way we accomplish that is with our 15 employee-led Aurora Unified Groups, which support diverse voices and drive inclusive collaboration. We believe that teamwork, belonging, and trust motivate and support our employees to do their best work. As our team grows, we strive to attract and retain exceptional talent that adds new perspectives and experiences and continues to drive innovation. Learn more on our Culture Page.