Job Purpose
The position of Track Mechanic for Exotics Racing generally serves as a high-performance engine technician, professionally responsible for keeping track vehicles running as smoothly and efficiently as possible. Track Mechanic will typically work on maintaining high-performance vehicles. Using acquired technical skills, the Mechanic tests the cars to ensure they are operating correctly and identify immediate problems; will ‘test and tune’ track side for any potential malfunctions.
Essential Job Functions
- Verify vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives, adjusting controls and systems, checking tire pressures, body of cars, etc.
- Prepping cars; checking tire pressure and torque; display keys on windshield, etc.
- Maintain vehicle functional condition by listening to operator feedback; conducting inspections.
- Responsible for checking fuel levels
- Maintain vehicle records by recording service and repairs.
- Prepare list of vehicles for Lead Pit Lane Host and work closely with Pit Lane to ensure efficiency
- Ensures communication with track and shop team to ensure coverage is provided for vehicles that are out-of-service
- Notifies all designated departments (FSM, office, track, shop) during the day of vehicles that are out-of-service
- Reports and investigates any incident on track; remove vehicle from track when safe
- Ensure all end-of-duties are fully and properly executed
- Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, calling for repairs
- Stays on top of industry trends and job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications
- Seeks to meet organizational mission at an individual level through partnering with supervisory staff and communicating goals
- Regular and consistent attendance
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Experience and Education:
- Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
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Must have a clean driving record, background check and drug test required.
Prefer a minimum of no less than two years of hands-on experience in a fast paced, high performance / supercar automotive shop.
- General knowledge of the care and operation of engines, current repair methods, handle preventative maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation and changes, wheel balancing, and an understanding of diagnostic testing equipment
- Kart racing or automobile racing experience is highly desirable.