Aurora Innovation
Truck Operations Specialist
Dallas, TX · On-site · Full-time · Posted Sep 8, 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 performance feedback to improve the technology.
What you'll do
- Pilot autonomous semi trucks on roads and closed courses, monitoring the Aurora Driver during extended periods of autonomy.
- Log real-time feedback on autonomy and platform performance, and escalate operational blockers with suggested solutions.
- Maintain required certifications and partner-platform access, and collaborate with Aurora teams and 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 complete required drug testing.
- Available for night and rotating shifts, regular overtime and some weekends; able to travel up to 90%.
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 pay; hourly wage range)
Tools
Aurora Driver, G-Suite
AI focus
Support autonomous-driving technology testing by monitoring system performance and providing operational feedback to engineers.
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