Technician

Description

Skip Barber Racing School was founded in 1975 by John “Skip” Barber. More than four decades later, under reinvigorated stewardship, Skip Barber Racing School is the market leader in a fully integrated system of racing schools, race series, race teams and driving schools at iconic tracks across the United States. Skip Barber has placed drivers on the podium in nearly every facet of motorsports.

Skip Barber Racing School is ever growing tight knit team of committed professionals dedicated to being the gateway to motorsports. We offer competitive salaries, medical benefits, on-track incentives, and opportunities to grow a career in motorsports.

Position Summary: This position is responsible for maintaining and repairing the open-wheel and closed-wheel racecars and support vehicles used in Skip Barber Racing Schools and Race Series events. Our customers’ experience and safety are dependent upon the quality of the work of this position, so the ability to perform consistently to the highest standards is critical. 

Position Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the Shop Manager and Event Lead and along with other technicians, conducts daily checks to assure that the racecars are ready for the day’s programs.
• Under the direction of the Event Lead and along with other technicians, conducts Night Checks to identify and repair any issues or problems with the racecars from the day’s use.
• Inspects, adjusts, repairs and maintains the Company’s fleet of transport vehicles and racecars to keep them in good and safe working condition in accordance with the standards established by the Company and as directed by the Team Manager or Shop Manager.
• Logs all maintenance needs and repairs in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
• Assists in Pit Lane activities, including but not limited to, flagging, stop box, cone duty, assisting customers into and out of racecars, small repairs and adjustments, and keeping racecars clean.
• Repairs and maintains the company’s fleet of racecars to the standards established by the company and as directed by the Team Manager or Shop Manager.
• Follows company procedure when signing out parts needed for maintenance or repair of racecars from the parts department.
• Assists in maintaining the cleanliness of the shop and other areas, including but not limited to, replacing shop tools in their proper location, emptying trash, sweeping the shop, and other tasks as assigned by the Team Manager or Shop Manager.
• Dismounts, mounts and balances tires as needed for programs as directed by the Team Manager or Shop Manager.
• Assists in the loading and unloading of trailers containing racecars, racecar parts, tires, or other supplies or components.
• Wash and clean racecars as directed by the Team Manager or Shop Manager.
• Repairs or service such vehicles with a GVWR of 10,001 pounds or more or a commercial motor vehicle.
• Operates forklift as required.
• Other duties as assigned by company management.

Requirements

Essential Skills, Experience and Physical Demands:

• Completion of an Automotive Technician training program at an accredited Technical School or Junior/Community College (or equivalent).
• Has the ability and desire to work as part of a team.
• Is detail oriented with excellent mechanical skills.
• Is heads-up, observant, and understands the seriousness of maintaining and repairing transport vehicles and racecars.
• Has the ability to travel interstate/nationally on at least a bi-monthly basis and potentially relocate, per Company needs.
• Has the ability to work outdoors, as well as indoors, and at times, in inclement weather.
• Has the ability to work a schedule that includes weekends for national programs and events, and at times, late nights.
• Currently owns, or is ready to purchase, the tools required of the position.
• Currently has, and is able to maintain, a clean driving record so as to be able to drive Company transport vehicles and racecars on and off site as needed.
• Seeks a career path as a professional technician/mechanic at a top-level racing team.
• Work to the standards of a professional automotive technician.
• Work independently, maintain focus, and complete tasks correctly in the assigned time.
• Be open and willing to learn SBRS operating, maintenance, and repair procedures.
• Maintain a good attendance record, including arriving and leaving promptly per schedule.
• Maintain a positive attitude and act professionally in front of team members, instructors, and customers, including maintaining his/her own appearance and apparel per Company policy.
• Follow all Company policies and procedures, particularly those involving safety.
• Computer Skills: Must have experience using Microsoft Office products, including Word, Outlook and Excel.
• While performing the duties of this position the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, and use his/her hands to manipulate, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, to regularly reach with hands and arms, as well as to regularly stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Is regularly required to speak and to listen, not only to provide and receive verbal direction, but occasionally to be able to warn or be warned of impending danger.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.