Aurora Innovation
Truck Operations Specialist
Phoenix, AZ · On-site · Full-time · Posted Aug 19, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum 3 years of commercial truck-driving experience.
About the job
Safely pilot autonomous semi trucks during testing, monitor the Aurora Driver, and provide engineers with real-time operational feedback.
What you'll do
- Pilot autonomous semi trucks on roads and closed courses, monitoring the Aurora Driver during extended autonomous operation.
- Record real-time feedback on autonomy and platform performance, and escalate operational blockers with suggested solutions.
- Maintain required certifications and partner-platform access, collaborate across teams, and represent Aurora to the public.
What they ask for
- At least 3 years of commercial truck-driving experience.
- Valid U.S. Driver’s License and Interstate Class-A Commercial Driver's License; driving record must meet MVR guidelines.
- Meet DOT qualifications, pass a DOT physical, and pass required drug testing.
- Able to work night and rotating shifts, overtime, and some weekends; travel up to 50% as needed.
Nice to have
- Truck driver trainer/instructor or truck technician experience.
- Proficient in G-Suite; command line interface experience.
Pay
$31.00 - $38.50 per hour (base salary)
Tools
G-Suite, Command line interface, Adobe Creative Suite
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