Vehicle Operations Lead

Aurora
Arizona
Who We Are

Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly.

The Aurora Driver will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone.

At Aurora, you will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge. For the latest news from Aurora, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn.

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’re searching for a Vehicle Operations Lead based in Phoenix, Arizona. This person will work closely with a multidisciplinary team in operations, supporting initiatives around optimization and efficiency. This role lives in vehicle operations and reports directly to the Operations Manager, working closely with representatives in the organization and within software and hardware. This role is highly organized, mission driven, and possesses excellent communication with a complete understanding of risk analysis and management.

Positions Available: Weekend Nights

In This Role, You Will

  • 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.

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
  • Ability to work the scheduled shift: 7am to 7pm
  • Ability to work early mornings or late nights, or rotating shifts
  • Ability to work regular overtime and weekends

Desirable Qualifications

  • 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.

The base salary range for this position is $80,000 - $105,000 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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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 — all without any jerks. Our Careers page provides insight into what it is like to work at Aurora, and you can find all the latest updates in our Newsroom.

Commitment to inclusion

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 [email protected].

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.

Posted 2025-11-10

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