Track Maintenance

Job Category: Part-Time/Full Time Hourly
Reports to: Track Superintendent
Salary: $18.00 - $22.00/hr. DOE

General Description:
Use a John Deere 8000 series tractor pulling an implement. Driving a water truck with side booms. The water truck is intended to groom the track surface for racing and training. Willing to train.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Tractor driver:

• Operate tractor to maintain racetrack
• Daily inspection of equipment. Maintain full oil, water, hydraulic and other fluid levels in all equipment
• Hook and unhook implements to tractor
• Report needed repairs to superintendent or mechanic
• Minor maintenance such as setting harrows, greasing implements, replacing parts
• Assist mechanic or supervisors in maintenance shop
• Clean equipment

Water truck driver:

• Operate water truck to maintain racetrack
• Daily inspection of equipment. Maintain oil, water, hydraulic and other fluid levels in all equipment
• Report needed repairs to superintendent or mechanic
• Minor maintenance such as checking and cleaning nozzles, greasing vehicles or implements
• Assist mechanic or supervisor in maintenance shop
• Clean equipment

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Willing to train
Work Environment, Communication & Physical Abilities:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving horses. Occasionally work in wet weather conditions. Work under close supervision of Track Superintendent.
 

Tools & Equipment:
Equipment, vehicles, and tools used for farming, landscaping, and racetrack maintenance, use two-way