Job Description
The Aurora CDL A Operator is responsible for operating autonomous and manual commercial vehicles to support self-driving technology development, including data collection, testing, and validation missions across diverse environments, while ensuring safety and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate autonomous and manual commercial vehicles in various test and development missions, including complex safety-critical operations.
- Perform high-fidelity mapping and data collection to support map coverage and domain expansion.
- Conduct on-road validation and testing of software releases, identifying and reporting defects and anomalies.
- Ensure vehicle readiness through inspections, sensor calibration, software updates, and troubleshooting.
- Collect, log, and annotate mission data, providing detailed feedback on vehicle performance and environment interactions.
- Adhere to safety protocols, DOT FMCSA regulations, and legal requirements during vehicle operation.
- Act as a communication link between on-road operations and engineering teams, conveying development needs and feedback.
Requirements
- Possession of a valid Interstate Class-A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and a valid U.S. Driver's License, with the ability to pass DOT physical and meet all DOT qualification standards.
- Must pass pre-employment, post-incident, and randomized drug testing in accordance with FMCSA requirements.
- Driving record must pass Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) guidelines.
- Be at least 25 years of age.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience driving trucks commercially.
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude for basic troubleshooting and maintenance of vehicle systems.
- Proficiency in collaboration tools, including Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets.
- Experience with Jira, including filling out tickets and tracking ticket statuses.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for technical reporting and team collaboration.
- Inquisitive attitude, interested in problem solving and solving puzzles.
- Ability to prioritize and make strategic decisions proactively.
- Ability to operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) and execute mission protocols in a wide range of weather conditions such as heat, cold, rain, and snow, and diverse road environments including urban, rural, interstate highways, and construction zones.
- Comfortable with exposure to dust, dirt, vibration, and other particulate matter common to commercial vehicle operations.
- Ability to sit for long periods while operating a vehicle and lift up to 50 pounds for equipment handling and cargo securing.
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 90% of the time, including weekly travel to new collection locations and air travel for deployments.
- Flexibility to work non-standard hours, including over-the-road schedules, weekends, or nights, to meet critical development deadlines.
- Ability to pass all DOT and company-required testing, including pre-employment drug and alcohol screening, ongoing random testing, and annual medical certification.
Benefits & Perks
Hourly wage range of $36.00 - $46.00 per hour
Annual bonus
Equity compensation
Benefits (unspecified)
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