PURPOSE: Preparation and general maintenance of team car, including backup cars.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Safety:
- Maintain “Safety First” priority on all projects
- Ensure that work done on cars is complete and safe before it is released to track.
Procedures and car build:
- Know Dallara and RLL procedures and make sure the car is built accordingly
- Know and understand set up and build sheets; build the car to specifications on them.
Office/Shop/Work Area Clean-Up:
- Daily clean-up of own area at the shop and track.
- Weekly “In Depth” cleanup of same.
Reporting and Supervision:
- The reporting and supervisory paths are as laid out in the most current department organization chart.
- Support loading & unloading of vehicles, spares, support equipment and garage/tent area set up and teardown.
- Work in conjunction with mechanics and the rest of the team, to ensure completion and security of work done on cars.
- Understanding of chassis set up and the rule book for sanctioning body (s)
- Fulfill any other responsibilities that are related to the job.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- As directed by the Chief Mechanic, complete work to the racecar to meet scheduled deadlines.
- Primary responsibilities will include motor installation, gearbox installation, driveshaft-suspension maintenance, cooling system, fuel system, completion, and security of all ancillary systems on the car.
- Follow RLL procedures to ensure car preparation and appearance meet RLL standards.
- Follow RLL purchasing procedures in securing supplies and parts for racecar preparation.
- RLL’s goal is to prepare all cars the same; work with team members to achieve
- Maintain a personal supply of tools as needed for duties required.
- Oversee any work done to car by mechanics or any other team member.
Job Knowledge:
- Advanced race car set up and quality standards
- Proper knowledge and use of mechanics tools and procedures including Hand tools, Set up pad tools, Magnaflux machine, Zyglo machine, Tape measure, Calipers, and Micrometers.
- Advanced knowledge of the sanctioning bodies rule book.
- Use of basic metal & machine tools including:
- Hand drills, Drill presses, Grinders, Punch(s), Sanders, Lathe, Mill, Welder, Band Saw, Press.
Travel:
- You are required to travel to all races, test(s), and other events as the schedule dictates.