Aurora · 7 hours ago
Vehicle Operations Lead
Palmer, Texas
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $105K/yr
5+ years expAurora is on a mission to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely and broadly. The Vehicle Operations Lead will oversee a team of operators, fostering a safety culture and supporting operational initiatives to enhance efficiency.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleTransportation
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
Qualification
Required
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: [5:30 pm to 4:30 am] [7 am-6 pm] [1 am - 9 am]
Ability to work scheduled days: [Monday - Friday] [Friday - Monday]
Ability to work early mornings or late nights, on rotating shifts
Ability to work regular overtime and weekends
Preferred
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
Benefits
Annual bonus
Equity compensation
Benefits
Company
Aurora
Aurora is building self-driving technology to operate multiple vehicle types, from freight-hauling trucks to ride-hailing passenger ones.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (11)
2024 (51)
2023 (91)
2022 (77)
2021 (38)
2020 (51)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.19BKey Investors
UberSequoia CapitalGreylock,Index Ventures
2024-08-01Post Ipo Equity· $483M
2023-07-19Post Ipo Equity· $820M
2021-11-04Post Ipo Equity· $1.8B
Leadership Team
Chris Urmson
CEO and co-founder
David Maday
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-12-24
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