Autonomous Truck Operations Pilot

Aurora Innovation Inc.; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Innovation Inc. is seeking a Class A Driver based in Midland, TX for a 6-month assignment with potential extension. You will safely pilot autonomous semi trucks, monitor the Aurora Driver, and provide real-time feedback to engineers as part of our development and pilot operations.

This role requires interstate CDL, MVR checks, and willingness to travel up to 50% with night and rotating shifts. You will join cross-functional teams and help advance Aurora’s self-driving technology while

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience driving trucks commercially.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License.
• Interstate Class-A Commercial Driver's License.
• Driving record must pass Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) guidelines.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to travel as needed: (up to 50%).
• Available to work night shifts (second and/or third shift).
• Ability to work rotating shifts as needed.
• Ability to work regular overtime and some weekends.
• 80% of shift time spent in vehicle (vehicle as office).
• Must pass pre-employment, post-incident, and randomized drug testing in accordance with FMCSA requirements.
• Is at least 21 years of age.
• Must pass DOT physical.
• Meet all DOT qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Safely pilot autonomous semi trucks for on road and closed course testing in service of our development and commercial pilot operations
• Remain alert and attentive while monitoring the Aurora Driver during extended stretches of autonomy
• Log real time feedback regarding autonomy and platform performance during testing, to be delivered to engineers
• Escalate operational blockers with suggested solutions
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams throughout Aurora to help drive progress on Aurora’s mission
• Demonstrate positive impact at Aurora by working on cross-functional projects as time permits
• Maintain up to date knowledge of how our self-driving technology works. Understand daily software and operational changes.
• Maintain active and current status within required partner applications. This includes ensuring up to date user accounts, profile information, and necessary access permissions are configured and regularly verified across all critical third-party vendor platforms.
• Achieve and sustain all mandatory certifications and accreditations as designated by management, compliance bodies, or critical partner agreements.
• Work toward quantitative and qualitative goals that impact all of Vehicle Operations and Aurora
• Interact with the public as an ambassador for Aurora

Skills

Class A CDL

DOT compliance

MVR checks

Communications

Travel 50%

Night shifts

Job description

Aurora Innovation Inc. is seeking a Class A Driver based in Midland, TX for a 6-month assignment with potential extension. You will safely pilot autonomous semi trucks, monitor the Aurora Driver, and provide real-time feedback to engineers as part of our development and pilot operations.

This role requires interstate CDL, MVR checks, and willingness to travel up to 50% with night and rotating shifts. You will join cross-functional teams and help advance Aurora’s self-driving technology while