Job Description

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 Vehicle Operations Instructors, based in Texas, who will help change the commercial trucking industry by training a diverse and effective curriculum through the Vehicle Operations Training Program. In this role, you will

• Teach a team of Operations specialists to safely and effectively operate Aurora\'s technology.
• Work primarily out of Aurora\'s terminal network, throughout Texas.
• Facilitate Aurora\'s new hire training programs, across several locations, both in-vehicle and in classroom.
• Update and maintain curriculum, content, and documentation as needed
• Provide verbal and written feedback to help trainees develop the required skills to safely and effectively execute their job function
• Execute operator post-training checks , to measure knowledge retention
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams throughout Aurora to help drive progress on Aurora\'s mission
• Work in an autonomous truck or passenger vehicle, 25-50% of the time
• Maintain deep understanding of the Aurora Driver, Aurora\'s AV platforms, and all operational policies and procedures
• Understand and follow all applicable compliance regulations
• Follow all Aurora policies and adhere to the Vehicle Operations Manual
• Play an integral role in developing team culture and represent Aurora as an ambassador of company values and mission

Required Qualifications

• Valid U.S. driver\'s license and clean driving record, validated by MVR check
• Must pass pre-employment, post-incident, and randomized drug testing in accordance with FMCSA requirements
• Ability to think critically and creatively, to lead by example, and to motivate teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to adjust for audience, and present complex ideas with clarity
• Experience working in a collaborative environment
• Computer proficiency - typing, navigating, utilizing business applications
• Ability to travel across or out of state, for up to 3 weeks at a time
• Flexibility to work days, nights, weekends, and overtime, as needed
• Flexibility to work from various locations as needed
• Is at least 21 years of age

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with autonomous vehicle technology operations
• Experience in trucking, transportation, and/or logistics
  • 2 years experience teaching or training in an educational setting
  • 2 years experience developing educational curriculum
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to learn new software applications and processes in an ever changing environment
• Ability to independently teach and instruct new hires with minimal supervision
• Strong time management
• Experience with Jira, G-Suite, Command Line Interface, Slack
• Experience with DOT, FMCSA, EH&S, and/or OSHA regulations

The base hourly wage range for this position is $27.00-$38.75 per hour. 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 \xe2\x80\x94 all without any jerks. We have offices in several 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 page provides insight into career opportunities at Aurora, and you can find all the latest news on our Blog. 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 \xe2\x80\x94 no matter what. We believe that self-driving technology has broad benefits \xe2\x80\x93 including increased access to transportation. To realize those benefits, we need a workforce with diverse experiences, insights, and perspectives \xe2\x80\x94 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 careersiteaccommodations@aurora.tech. 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 careersiteaccommodations@aurora.tech. For California applicants, information collected and processed as part of your application and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Aurora\'s California Employment Privacy Policy.
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.