Aurora Innovation

Aurora Innovation

Tactical Development Truck Operator

Aledo, Texas

Sponsorship not specified$31k-$39kDetected 7 days ago
LinuxAgileJiraLogisticsCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoring

About the role

  • 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.
  • This role is built for those who love the open road and is perfect for individuals comfortable with up to 90% travel.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • You will operate Class 8 trucks equipped with cutting-edge self-driving technology to help us map, test, and build the future of transportation.

Requirements

  • Is at least 25 years of age
  • Experience & Technical Skills:
  • Ability to sit for long periods while operating a vehicle and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds for equipment handling and cargo securing.

Skills

  • Minimum 3 years of experience driving trucks commercially
  • Demonstrated mechanical aptitude for basic troubleshooting and maintenance of vehicle systems
  • Proficiency in collaboration tools, including Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets
  • Experience with Jira (e.g., filling out tickets, tracking ticket statuses)
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for technical reporting and team collaboration
  • Ability to use laptops and tablets to launch test missions, monitor real-time data feeds, and enter detailed digital logs.
  • Inquisitive attitude, interested in problem solving and solving puzzles
  • Positive experiences working in a collaborative environment - team player
  • Ability to prioritize and make strategic decisions proactively
  • Aptitude & Soft
  • Demonstrated mechanical aptitude for basic troubleshooting and maintenance
  • Work Environment & Travel:

Compensation

  • Testing: Ability to pass all DOT and company-required testing, including pre-employment drug and alcohol screening, ongoing random testing, and annual medical certification.

Benefits

  • Aurora's mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly.

Company info

  • 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.
  • 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 seeking a highly motivated CDL A professional to join our Autonomous Vehicle (AV) testing team. In this role, you aren't just a driver-you are a vital part of our development process. You will operate Class 8 trucks equipped with cutting-edge self-driving technology to help us map, test, and build the future of transportation. This role is built for those who love the open road and is perfect for individuals comfortable with up to 90% travel.
  • We are currently hiring at our Aledo, Texas terminal.
  • We are seeking a highly motivated CDL A professional to join our Autonomous Vehicle (AV) testing team.
  • In this role, you aren't just a driver-you are a vital part of our development process.
  • Aledo: PM Shift: Thursday - Monday
  • In this role, you will

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