Hybrid Facilities Technician, Mechanic presso Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Las Vegas Motor Speedway (LVMS) is a key location in the Speedway Motorsports nationwide network of entertainment venues.  Our company maintains a consistent focus on four core principles:

• Care for our teammates
• Be remarkable 
• Impact community
• Continuously improve 

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Mechanic is a full-time team member in the Facilities Department who continuously ensures equipment at LVMS is in top condition. This position will assist with preventative maintenance and repairs of gas and diesel equipment across the LVMS campus. The mechanic will be tasked with making mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical repairs on equipment such as light and heavy trucks, excavators, loaders, skid steers, small engines, and more.

 The ideal candidate will adopt a GLOBE mentality. GLOBE stands for Generously Lending Our Best Efforts. This is done by holding themselves and their teammates accountable for taking our best practices “the last mile” – optimizing them for maximum value to all of our stakeholders while sharing insights on how to improve our company. The ideal candidate will also be a productive and proactive self-starter who is passionate about his/her duties and willing to put forth the extra effort to achieve excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Mechanic’s responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

•  Perform annual inspections, preventative maintenance and complete service paperwork on all equipment 
• Continuous inspection of the equipment to ensure optimal performance and 100% event readiness 
• Troubleshoot and repair issues with gas and diesel engines 
• Determine parts & tools necessary for mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical repairs 
• Maintain a clean and safe work area 
• Ensure proper storage of all tools and equipment to protect and prolong lifecycles 
• Performs additional duties as assigned by management to support the overall excellence of the organization 

  KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL PREFERENCES: 

• High school diploma or GED certificate 
• 3 years minimum experience with heavy truck or diesel/heavy equipment repair 
• Manual dexterity 
• DOT experience (preferred) 
• Class A License (preferred) 
• Welding experience (preferred, not required) 
• Consistent can-do, positive, and team-oriented attitude 
• Able to operate forklift 
• Ability to operate handheld power tools 
• Able to lift at least 50 lbs. on a frequent basis 
• Able to climb on ladders and scaffolding as needed 

Must be able to work evenings, weekends, holidays and variable schedules