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Track Maintenance Technician-HEI

Track Maintenance Technician-HEI

Great Canadian EntertainmentVancouver, BC, Canada
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$56,097.00–CA$64,132.00 yearly
Job description

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES :

As required / directed :

  • Drive water truck and / or tractors on racetrack as directed
  • Perform basic maintenance & repairs and change components on truck / tractors as required
  • Handle injured horses, maneuvering them as required, into horse ambulance
  • Perform barn / track-area related repairs, maintenance and clean-up as required (this can include, but is not limited to : stall repairs, drain-cleaning, painting, rock-picking)
  • Other duties as assigned

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS & ABILITIES :

  • Minimum Grade 12 education
  • Proven ability to drive and maneuver heavy trucks (eg : 5,000 gal. Tank truck) & tractors safely (lapsed or current “Class I with Air” ticket preferred), must have valid driver’s license
  • Proven ability to perform vehicular maintenance / repairs to required level (formal training in vehicular mechanics preferred)
  • Forklift experience an asset
  • Experience & general knowledge / ability re “handyman” duties such as basic carpentry & painting (plumbing and / or mechanical skills an asset)
  • Proven ability to handle & work in close proximity to horses
  • Physical ability / willingness to do heavy work, work at required heights, in all-weather types
  • Knowledge of racetrack surfaces an asset
  • Knowledge of WHMIS 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
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