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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.
We are searching for an Operations Training Lead based in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. This person will serve as people manager for a team of instructors while working closely with representatives in the organization and within Software and Hardware. This role lives in vehicle operations and reports directly to the Operations Training Manager. This role is highly organized, mission driven, safety and people focused, and requires excellent communication skills along with an understanding of risk analysis, and root cause analysis.
In this role, you will:
- Lead a team of Instructors responsible for thoroughly training newly hired employees and existing operators.
- Develop and drive your team by building on individual strengths and opportunities, to ensure continuous growth and development.
- Act as POC for key Operations Training projects and offer regular updates to the training leadership.
- Regularly document and deliver constructive and positive performance feedback to your direct reports, through 1:1 meetings and real time coaching.
- Identify and collaborate on improvements of training standards in close cooperation with the Training Manager.
- Provide feedback and information for the creation and update of training materials, documentation, and training modules by debriefing the feedback from training participants.
- Become certified as a Vehicle Operator and Instructor to support excess in-vehicle testing and to better understand the day to day of direct reports.
- Follow all Aurora policies and adhere to the Vehicle Operations Handbook.
- Understand all major Aurora initiatives and programs, with the intention of communicating essential information to your team of direct reports.
- Lead with empathy and establish an inspired safety culture for all front line operations teams.
- Lead by example and successfully collaborate cross functionally, with a “Win Together” mindset.
- Interact with the public as an ambassador for Aurora.
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 as needed for training
- Ability to work regular overtime and weekends
Desirable Qualifications
- 2-3 years of experience as a Training Specialist or similar role
- 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
- Great interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to prioritize training deliverables and assignments, with the goal of driving efficiency gains through process improvement.
The base salary range for this position is $80,000 - $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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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 — 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 well-being.
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 — no matter what.
We believe that self-driving technology has broad benefits – including increased access to transportation. To realize those benefits, we need a workforce with diverse experiences, insights, and perspectives — a workforce that reflects the communities our technology will serve.
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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.
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