Laborer, Track

Laborer, Track

Location:

Henderson, KY

A Track Laborer reports directly to the Track Foreman. The incumbent assists the Track Foreman and Superintendent in the cleanliness and readiness of both tracks, including the stable/barn back side. Operates track maintenance equipment and vehicles.

• Assist with moving and installing horse track railing.
• Assist with weed control and mowing as directed.
• Assist with the cleanliness of the property by picking up and disposing of trash.
• Assist with picking up and maintaining all manure pits.
• Collaborate with the Track Manager to keep the track watered and maintained.
• Assist with general maintenance on the property (e.g., painting, cleaning light fixtures and replacing light bulbs).
• Assist with upkeep of dorms and stable areas.
• Operate power washers and backpack blowers to maintain exterior surfaces.

• Proficiency with hand and power tools (hand drills, power saws, cutting tools, screwdrivers, hatchets, wrenches, measuring tape, hammer, and pliers).
• Experience operating vehicles and powered equipment such as mowers, tractors, roller, dump truck, skid steer, forklift, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chain saws, electric clippers, power washers, sod cutters and pruning saws, etc.
• Ability to drive a vehicle with a manual transmission or aptitude to learn.

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a racing license through Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC).

• Requires the ability to balance/climb, bend over, hear, stand, walk and drive 51-100% of the time.
• Requires the ability to crouch/stoop, kneel, reach overhead, talk, turn/twist and repetitive use of hands 25-50% of the time.
• Requires the ability to push/pull 1-25 lbs 51-100% of the time; 25-50 lbs 25-50% of the time; 50+ lbs 1-24% of the time.
• Requires the ability to carry 1-25 lbs 51-100% of the time; 25-50 lbs 25-50% of the time; 50+ lbs 1-24% of the time.
• Requires the ability to lift 1-25 lbs 51-100% of the time and 25-50+ lbs 25-50% of the time.
• Requires the ability to slide/transfer 1-25 lbs 25-50% of the time and 25-50+ lbs 1-25% of the time.
• This position works indoors and outdoors with moderate loud noise and occasional exposure to fumes, gas, odors, dust, mists, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, heights, cramped quarters, oil, cold and warm temperatures, rain, snow, sleet, ice, grease and dirt.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.