Vehicle Operations Lead

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Aurora’s mission is to deliver 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 will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone.

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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’re searching for a Vehicle Operations Lead based in Houston, Texas to work nights Mon - Fri from 6pm to 3am shift.  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 the scheduled shift: 6pm to 3am
• Ability to work scheduled days: Monday - Friday
• Ability to work early mornings or late nights, on rotating shifts 
• Ability to work regular overtime and 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 $81,000 - $119,000 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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