Fleet Operations Technician

Posted:
3/6/2025, 4:15:05 AM

Location(s):
Texas, United States ⋅ Houston, Texas, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

Who We Are

Aurora’s mission is to deliver 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 will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone.

At Aurora, you'll solve massively complex problems alongside other passionate, smart people, growing as an expert while broadening your field of knowledge. For Aurora’s latest news, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn.

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 Fleet Operations Technician to join our team in Houston, Texas. This role will be focused on maintaining our fleet vehicles, performing routine maintenance, complex repair, and collaboration with our hardware team upgrading components. This position requires great attention to detail, excellent cross-team communication, documentation and solid diagnostic chops. Must be comfortable solving difficult challenges, ready to roll up the sleeves to expedite repair and a constant eye for quality. Must have experience using OEM diagnostic tools, methodologies, and a logical troubleshooting approach. 

Schedule: This position follows a Friday–Monday day shift schedule with the following hours:
  • Friday & Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday & Sunday: 5:30 AM – 5:30 PM

In this role, you will

  • Work closely with Vehicle Operations, Software, and Hardware performing diagnostics, test-plans, and vehicle upgrades.
  • Perform routine OEM maintenance to complex mechanical and electrical repairs.
  • Document and communicate findings through process and systems
  • Take ownership and escalate data or findings when appropriate
  • Perform quality service and repair, work cross functionally, and bring a can-do team spirit.
  • Maintain a clean and professional workspace.
  • Capable of balancing and prioritizing multiple tasks.
  • Mechanical aptitude: Assemble or build parts or jigs for prototypes, proficiency with mechanical fabrication (drill press, saws, hand tools, etc.).
  • Testing procedures: Build and setup test rigs for mechanical and/or electrical tests across multiple teams (Hardware, Systems, Devs...etc.).
  • Provides feedback, creates and implements processes and suggestions to new and/or improved workshop standards, protocols, and processes.

Required Qualifications

  • At least 3- 6 years of heavy truck OEM technician experience
  • At least 2 years of heavy truck diesel experience
  • Solid diagnostics chops
  • Valid US driver’s license.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of basic workshop etiquette, provide verbal and writing communication across all teams
  • Safety conscious and knowledge of general shop safety
  • Basic Knowledge of DOT and CVSA rules and requirements
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds 
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, crouch, stoop, reach, stretch, step, climb, and/or sit frequently throughout the duration of the day
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Attention to detail and highly organized
  • Ability to travel as needed
  • Available to work day or night shifts 
  • Ability to work 8 and 12 hour shifts
  • Ability to work early mornings or late nights, on rotating shifts 
  • Ability to work regular overtime and some weekends
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization

Desired Qualifications 

  • Direct manufacturing and prototyping experience a bonus
  • Prior experience working with autonomous vehicles
  • Experience with CAN bus issues

The base hourly wage range for this position is $34.00 -$44.00 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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