
Track Maintenance Mechanic-Hastings Racecourse
- Vancouver, BC
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Perform required maintenance/repairs (including re-builds) and component changes on trucks, tractors, other vehicles and equipment
- Perform required welding work
- Drive water truck, tractors and other vehicles on an as-needed basis
- Participate in handling injured horses, maneuvering them, as required, into horse ambulance
- Perform required barn/track-area related repairs, maintenance and clean-up (this can include, but is not limited to: stall/barn repairs, drain-cleaning, painting, rock-picking)
- Other duties as assigned
- Minimum Grade 12 Education
- Proven ability to perform vehicular and equipment maintenance/repairs to required level (certification as a Journeyman Mechanic required)
- Proven ability to weld to required level (formal training and work experience required)
- Proven ability to drive and maneuver heavy trucks (eg. 5,000 gal. tank truck), tractors and other vehicles safely (lapsed or current 'air' endorsement preferred)
- Experience and general knowledge/ability re “handyman” duties such as basic carpentry, plumbing and painting; WHMIS certification
- Proven ability to handle and work in close proximity to horses
- Physical ability/willingness to do heavy work, work at required heights
- Knowledge of racetrack surfaces an asset
- Ability to work effectively without direct supervision; adaptability
- Good inter-personal skills
- Must successfully pass a criminal and credit record check by the Gaming and Policy Enforcement Branch (GPEB) - Racing
- We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
- We provide you with the tools and technology needed to delight your clients!
- You'll get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders, who have hailed from top organizations around the world.
- Freedom to Innovate: supports new and better ways to be successful.
- Be your Authentic Self: environment that values diversity as a source of strength.
- This isn't your typical "corporate" job. We work hard and we have fun!
- We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
- We provide you with the tools and technology needed to delight your clients!
- You'll get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders, who have hailed from top organizations around the world.
- Freedom to Innovate: supports new and better ways to be successful.
- Be your Authentic Self: environment that values diversity as a source of strength.
- This isn't your typical "corporate" job. We work hard and we have fun!