Terminal Operator

Who We Are
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 trucks to ride-hailing passenger vehicles. It underpins Aurora's driver-as-a-service products for trucking and ride-hailing. Aurora is working with industry leaders across the transportation ecosystem, including Continental, FedEx, Hirschbach, PACCAR, Ryder, Schneider, Toyota, Uber, Uber Freight, Volvo Trucks, Volvo Autonomous Solutions, and Werner. For Aurora's latest news, visit aurora.tech and @aurora_inno on Twitter.
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 Terminal Operator. In this role you will p repare and inspect inbound and outbound autonomous vehicles, trailers, vendors, and other equipment and to ensure that the Terminal is both a safe and efficient operating environment. The role requires the ability to operate Class-8 tractors within a yard and cross-functional collaboration and communication, a bias for action, proven experience maintaining operational quality control, and a detail-oriented mindset dedicated to continuous improvement.
In this role, you will

• Maintain a safe, efficient, and inclusive working environment
• Support initial build out of Terminals to support safe and efficient operation
• Prepare, inspect, and monitor advanced technology assets, including Autonomous Tractors, Aurora and third party trailers, scales, etc.
• Ferry hardware between facilities, when needed
• Identify opportunities for improvement and the solutions to be implemented
• Work closely with cross functional teams within the company (IT, Security, Workplace, Product) to insure that site and infrastructure upgrades are completed in a timely manner and to the expected quality standards of Aurora.Establish and follow consistent intake cadence for equipment and supplies
• Creation of reports regarding equipment and terminal maintenance, repairs, safety and other occurrences for supervisors and other relevant staff

Required Qualifications

• Based in Palmer with local, intra/interstate travel required 30-50% of time
• Excellent written and verbal communications
• Attention to detail
• Proactive in finding creative solutions
• Self Starter - someone who "models the way"
• Familiar and functional understanding of logistics dispatching processes, procedures and tools
• Logistics fleet operations experience strongly preferred
• Ability to operate independently without managerial oversight
• Thorough understanding and application of OSHA, DOT, FMCSA regulations with a working understanding of commercial vehicle equipment and inspection
• Ability to interact well with outside vendors in the best interest of the company
• Ability to work early mornings or late nights, on rotating shifts
• Ability to work regular overtime and weekends

Desired Qualifications

• Commercial Driver's License, Class-A strongly preferred, but not required.
• Previous CVSA commercial vehicle inspection certifications are a plus.

The base hourly wage range for this position is $28.00-$36.00 per hour. 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.
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 .
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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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