Sonoma Raceway is a key location in the Speedway Motorsports nationwide network of entertainment venues. Speedway Motorsports maintains a consistent focus on four core principles:
- Take care of our teammates
- Be known for remarkable events
- Make a positive impact on the community
- Profitably improve our business and operations
He/She will be expected to have a GLOBE mentality. GLOBE stands for Generously Lending Our Best Efforts. This is done by holding themselves and their teammates accountable for taking our best practices “the last mile” – optimizing them for maximum value to all stakeholders while sharing insights on how to improve our company.
Position Purpose:
Staff Mechanic is a key member of the Sonoma Raceway Driving Experience. The position reports to the Program Manager. This role will be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of all vehicles within the Sonoma Raceway Driving Experience fleet. The ideal candidate would have adequate technical knowledge (motorsports or general auto technician), the ability to take direction from a superior, and possess great attention to detail.
Position Responsibility:
- Repair and prep KTM X-BOW vehicles/karts/streetcars.
- Car alignment and corner balance.
- Brake maintenance including, bleeding brakes and changing worn parts.
- Mounting/balancing new tires.
- Minor diagnostic skills, troubleshooting.
- Electrical systems repair.
- Preparation of vehicles for program days (detailing-interior and exterior). This usually happens the day before a program is run. Cars need to be staged “dealership style” specific to program days on the morning of the event.
- Event day preparation and logistics
- Work on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays).
- Generally assisting instructors in all matters pertaining to the fleet
- Fueling of vehicles during short breaks/lunch breaks during program days.
- Communicate information to SRDE management in a timely manner.
- Adheres to Sonoma Raceway policies, procedures, and practices
- Work in all-weather conditions
- Normal physical strength to handle 25-50-pound objects taking frequency into consideration.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma
- Clean and Valid Driver’s License.
- Reliable transportation to and from work.
- Excellent organization and communication skills.
- Knowledge of race track and motorsports industry preferred
- Multi-task and establish priorities
- Maintain organization in a changing environment
- Exhibits initiative, responsibility, and flexibility
- Assertive, outgoing, and friendly with a desire for fun and a strong work ethic
- Basic computer skills using Microsoft Office and Google sheets a plus
Who we are:
Sonoma Raceway is situated in the Sonoma Valley and hosts the best in motorsports entertainment, including the NASCAR Cup Series, NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, vintage car racing, and more. The facility boasts a world-class road course, as well as a quarter-mile drag strip. In addition, the raceway hosts a variety of annual community and fundraising events (www.SonomaRaceway.com, @RaceSonoma, facebook.com/RaceSonoma).
Of Note:
Sonoma Raceway is an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.