Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator

Under the supervision of the Track Manager, the Equipment Operator uses one or several types of power construction equipment for racetrack prep and maintenance and for other projects at the raceway. The Operator does small repairs and maintains equipment. Events and extensive track changes will require varied work hours with an end time based on the completion of the job.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Maintain and build motocross tracks, supercross tracks, and other off-road-related obstacles.
• Maintain and clean up racetracks and drainage areas.
• Clean, maintain, and ensure the safety of parking areas and roads used for daily business and operations.
• Maintain daily maintenance schedules check oil, hydraulics levels, and engine oil, coolant levels, fuel level, and exhaust fluid levels to maintain full operating levels.
• Complete a daily maintenance log sheet for every piece of equipment you run daily (with machine hours' time on time off)
• Take direction for the prep and daily operations from the Raceway Manager and report directly back with equipment issues or track issues on a daily basis.
• Adhere to safety regulations and report hazards to management.
• Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, and other workers.
• Consider the safety of other workers, staff members, and customers in the course of duty to avoid injuries and other casualties.

Knowledge, skills, certifications, and abilities include:

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of equipment mechanical operations and equipment mechanisms.
• Knowledge of safety rules in operating equipment.
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance and light repairs.
• Experience operating multiple pieces of equipment, including D-3 to a D-6 Dozer, Loader, Skid Steer, Excavator, Farm Tractor, Dump Truck, and Water Truck.
• Able to perform physical activities like kneeling, crawling, jumping and lifting, amongst others.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Applicants must be 18 or older.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience operating multiple pieces of equipment including but not limited to a D-3 to a D-6 Dozer, Loader, Skid Steer, Excavator, Farm Tractor, Dump Truck, and Water Truck.
• Must have a valid California Driver's License in good standing.
• Must pass pre-employment and random drug testing (including marijuana) prior to job offer. Must acknowledge and agree to maintain a drug-free workplace as a condition of employment with the Pala Band of Mission Indians.
• Must be able to pass a Fingerprint-based background check of potential employees, volunteers, and contractors pursuant to Public Law 101-630 - Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act.
• Indian preference will apply. The Pala Band of Mission Indians will give hiring preference to fully qualified applicants that are Pala Tribal Members. Pala Band of Mission Indians is an equal-opportunity employer.

All employees are expected to follow the Tribal Employee Handbook of the Pala Band of Mission Indians and must adhere to any additional applicable addendums.