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Vehicle Operations Lead

Aurora
Aledo, Texas
Full Time
Posted October 24, 2025
$80k - $105k
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Job Description

The Vehicle Operations Lead at Aurora is responsible for managing and supporting vehicle operations teams, ensuring safety, efficiency, and collaboration in a fast-paced environment focused on self-driving technology and mobility solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a team of vehicle operators to ensure safety and operational efficiency.
  • Establish and promote a safety culture within the vehicle operations team.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to support Aurora's initiatives and communicate essential information to team members.
  • Act as the point of contact for key vehicle operations projects and provide regular updates to leadership.
  • Support vehicle testing and operations by becoming certified as a Vehicle Operator.
  • Document and deliver performance feedback to team members regularly.
  • Ensure compliance with Aurora policies and the Vehicle Operations Manual.
  • Represent Aurora as an ambassador when interacting with the public.
  • Support and understand major Aurora initiatives and programs related to vehicle operations.

Requirements

  • Valid U.S. driver’s license with at least 5 years of driving history and a clean driving record, validated by MVR check
  • Ability to work a scheduled shift from 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm CT, including early mornings, late nights, rotating shifts, and weekends
  • Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, including travel for up to one month at a time
  • Must pass initial and random drug and alcohol screenings
  • Ability to work overtime as needed
  • Ability to work flexible schedule including days, nights, or weekends as required
  • Safety-focused mindset and ability to lead by example to motivate teams
  • Experience working in a collaborative environment
  • Highly organized with strong communication skills
  • Complete understanding of risk analysis and management
  • Experience leading a team of operators, including documenting and delivering performance feedback regularly through 1-on-1s
  • Ability to develop and drive team growth by building on individual strengths and opportunities
  • Ability to act as a point of contact for key Vehicle Operations projects and provide regular updates to leadership
  • Ability to become certified as a Vehicle Operator to support excess in-vehicle testing and understand the day-to-day responsibilities of direct reports

Benefits & Perks

Compensation/salary range: $80,000 - $105,000 per year
Annual bonus
Equity compensation
Benefits (unspecified)

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