Autonomous Vehicle Fleet Lead Technician

Aurora

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 83,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Aurora is seeking a Lead Fleet Operations Technician to maintain our fleet vehicles, perform repairs, and collaborate with site teammates on work planning and execution. You will mentor a team, drive quality service, and help ensure safe, efficient operations.

You will diagnose using OEM tools, perform routine to complex repairs, document findings, and communicate across Vehicle Operations, Software, and Hardware. Flexibility for day/night shifts and overtime is required.

Qualifications

At least 6-8 years OEM Technician Experience.
At least 4 years diesel experience.
At least 4 years of diagnostic skills.
Valid US driver’s license.
Demonstrate knowledge of basic workshop etiquette, provide verbal and writing communication across all teams.
Safety conscious and knowledge of general shop safety.
Basic Knowledge of DOT and CVSA rules and requirements.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, crouch, stoop, reach, stretch, step, climb, and/or sit frequently throughout the duration of the day.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Attention to detail and highly organized.
Ability to travel as needed.
Available to work day or night shifts, with rotating shifts.
Ability to work regular overtime and some weekends.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.

Responsibilities

Mentor a team of skilled technicians, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment grounded in empathy and accountability.
Supporting and guiding the site based team with a can-do attitude.
Work closely with Vehicle Operations, Software, and Hardware performing diagnostics, test-plans, and vehicle revisions.
Perform routine OEM maintenance to complex mechanical and electrical repairs.
Document and communicate findings through process and systems.
Take ownership and escal data or findings when appropriate.
Perform and drive quality service and repair work cross functionally.
Maintain a clean and professional workspace.
Establishing and planning daily site based workloads and prioritization.
Capable of balancing and prioritizing multiple tasks.
Mechanical aptitude: Hands on familiarization with the mechanical design of the base platform, an ability to fully utilize electrical and mechanical tooling to fulfill routine daily work.
Testing procedures: has proficiency in testing and gathering accurate data from mech and elec test applications, a resourcefulness to develop new testing methods to support currently faced problems.
Provides feedback, creates and implements processes and suggestions to new and/or improved workshop standards, protocols, and processes.