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For the latest news from Aurora, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn.\nWhat we are looking for\nWe are seeking a Dispatcher based in Coppell, TX. Embedded within Vehicle Operations, this role collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams to maximize fleet efficiency. The ideal candidate is highly organized, mission-driven, and excels at risk analysis, crisis management, and cross-functional communication.\nIn this role, you will\nMonitor and assign loads, operators, and equipment to align with daily operational priorities.\n\nServe as the primary point of contact for execution escalations, actively messaging customers, monitoring alerts, and driving resolution.\n\nAct as a core support outlet for field operations, managing emergency situations with composure and swift judgment.\n\nIdentify operational bottlenecks, enforce global process standards, and execute efficiency initiatives to hit qualitative and quantitative goals.\n\nCultivate and enforce a strict \"safety-first\" operational environment across all mission activities.\n\nAdapt quickly to real-time daily operational shifts, delivering clear, consistent updates to peers and leadership.\n\nRequired Qualifications\nProven ability to make confident command decisions under pressure, prioritize competing operational needs, and maintain composure during high-stress field escalations.\n\nUncompromising commitment to a \"safety-first\" culture, with strong critical-thinking skills applied to real-time risk assessments, hazard identification, and protocol enforcement.\n\nExceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to distill complex, fluid field data into concise instructions for operators, engineers, and leadership.\n\nExcellent record-keeping habits paired with the flexibility to quickly adjust priorities, re-route assets, and navigate dynamic operational changes without losing accuracy.\n\nProactive problem-solver who thrives in multidisciplinary, fast-paced team environments and actively seeks to learn and adopt new technical tools.\n\nWillingness and ability to work flexible schedules, including mandatory weekends and non-standard operational shifts.\n\nHigh School Diploma or GED required with equivalent practical experience\n\nDesired Qualifications\n2+ years of dispatch, fleet coordination, or logistics experience within trucking, tech, robotics, automotive, or high-tempo operations fields (direct autonomous vehicle experience is a plus, but not required).\n\nDemonstrated history of informal or formal team leadership, with proven skills in de-escalating team or customer friction, coaching peers, and fostering team cohesion.\n\nHands-on experience operating Computer-Aided Dispatch software, GPS fleet tracking platforms, multi-monitor setups, and dynamic task management systems.\n\nPassion for continuous improvement, demonstrated by actively mentoring junior colleagues, refining standard operating procedures, and optimizing workflows.\n\nHigh adaptability to work variable shifts-including day, night, overnight, or weekend coverage-sometimes on short notice to support mission goals.\n\nBA/BS degree in Logistics, Operations, Aviation, or a business-related field preferred.\n\nThe base hourly wage range for this position is $29.00 - $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 benefits.\nWorking at Aurora\nAt 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.\nWe believe in-person work increases collaboration, empathy, and our ability to lead effectively. As a result, Aurorans are expected to work from the office at least 3 days per week, with some roles requiring more frequent in-office presence, up to 5 days per week, based on operational needs.\nOurCareers page provides insight into what it is like to work at Aurora, and you can find all the latest updates in our Newsroom.\nOur commitment to safety\nAt the core of everything we do is our commitment to safety. Building best-in-class self-driving technology will take time, and we believe that each employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way. Aurora expects commitment to our safety policies from every employee, and seeks candidates who take an active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and invest in the organization’s long-term success by prioritizing working safely, no matter what.\nOur commitment to inclusion\nAurora considers candidates without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, parent or caregiver status, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran and/or military status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. Aurora considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. 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