Track Maintenance I

Shift: Varied

Days Off: Varied 

$20/hour          Get paid when you need it – daily, weekly or biweekly!

What you'll be responsible for:

• Cross train to learn all aspects of preparing the main track, training track, horse paths, and paddock areas for racing and training daily.
• Learn to operate all equipment to maintain the racetrack, and when to use them depending on the weather (i.e. tractors, floats, box harrows, double gangs, water truck, horse ambulance and conditioners etc).
• Keep all equipment clean, well maintained and set correctly.
• Inspect, watch, and listen to equipment to make sure it is working properly.  Report all problems with equipment to supervisor immediately.   
• Keep track, horse path, and paddock in good condition.  This includes shoveling the board on the inside rail, outside fence, washouts, drains in the infields, and any other labor work as needed.

Requirements:  High school diploma or equivalent preferred.  Must have a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record and must meet the company’s insurance standards.  Ability to use rakes, shovels, and four-wheeler.  Ability to operate skid loaders.  Must be able to operate various types of equipment safely and cautiously.   Ability to communicate and interact verbally and in writing with people of diverse backgrounds. Outdoors environment in all types of weather.  Works with heavy track equipment.  Works around horses.  Ability to stand or walk for an eight-hour shift, bend, and do overhead work.   Ability to lift 75 pounds.  May have exposure to chemicals.