Talladega Superspeedway was created as a palace of speed in 1969 by NASCAR founder Bill France, Sr., who coined it "the Greatest Race Track in the World." At a mammoth 2.66-miles with 33 degrees of banking in the turns, it is NASCAR's Most Competitive venue. The "Fun" track prides itself on being family friendly, especially with the introduction of the Talladega Garage Experience in 2019 where guests are immersed into motorsports like never before. The host of two major NASCAR weekends a year, the iconic ribbon of asphalt is easy accessible off I-20, located between Birmingham, AL, and Atlanta, GA.
Talladega Superspeedway seeks a talented professional to join Facility Operations Team for the General Maintenance - Mechanic position based in Talladega, Alabama.
SUMMARY: Perform routine preventative maintenance and repair procedures to include lubricating, cleaning, servicing, inspecting, and testing equipment. Participate in facility operations general maintenance. Basic office systems knowledge including but not limited to computer system & programs, cellular phone. Microsoft Office suite knowledge preferred (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs major repairs or services to all equipment and vehicles
Visually inspects, operates and listens to equipment to diagnose malfunctions
Dismantles and reassembles trucks, machines and equipment to gain access to problem areas and make repairs
Tests repaired equipment to ensure operating efficiency
Troubleshoot electrical problems on equipment
Ability to operate and maintain many different pieces of equipment including vehicles, lifts and other heavy machinery
Understands Hydraulic systems and can repair hoses and rebuild cylinders
Uses hand and power tools for various maintenance repairs
Preforms asphalt and concrete repairs on racing surfaces
Performs fence and Safer Barrier repairs
Welding experience with certifications/MIG,TIG,Stick
Welds, cuts and fabrication skills
Works with metal, wood, fiberglass
Assist with construction projects
Ability to read blueprints
Performs plumbing repairs on water lines, valves and pumps
Performs preventive building maintenance duties
Maintains the overall condition of the mechanics building
Provides general housekeeping to maintain a safe and clean facility
Basic computer skills are necessary
Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Operations
This job description reflects the general details of the specific job identified and is not necessarily a complete listing of all the work requirements that may be involved in the job.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS: Hours will vary but will include all hours of operation, evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary to attend events and to fulfill job responsibilities. Acceptance of work hours customary in the field of sport/entertainment is necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and high, precarious places. The employee is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions, risk of electric shock, vibration and moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud but can be very loud at times.
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