Octane Raceway - Mechanic

Mechanic

As a mechanic, the first and most important responsibility of all is to ensure the safety and general well-being of co-workers, drivers, and visitors. The track is the primary attraction at Octane Raceway and having a fleet of karts in proper working condition is vital to the success of the venue.

Specific Responsibilities

• Proper use of safety equipment: safety glasses, welding jacket, gloves, face shield, helmet, safety belt etc.
• Proper use of tools: no chrome sockets on air tools etc.; use tools for their intended purpose.
• Operate karts in accordance with established company policies and procedures.
• Maintain the facility in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Keep an open line of communication with Shop Manager, Track Managers, Track Marshals, and General Manager on all relevant issues.
• Ensure that properly prepared karts, in adequate numbers, are ready for the day. A properly prepared kart is safe, fully decaled, clean, and runs excellently.
• Assist in the operation of the shop so the workload and various special projects can be completed. This includes properly filled out work orders and keeping track of parts used/needed.
• Repair vehicles to the highest quality standards.
• Mount and dismount tires.
• Charge new stock of batteries.
• Have the ability to operate a forklift.
• Perform weekly kart inspections.
• Have the "fleet" attitude; if it happens to a few it could be a trend.
• The ability to notice and track failure trends.

Miscellaneous Duties:

• Assist other departments as necessary.
• Keeping the shop and adjacent area clean, neat and sanitary.
• Maintain a courteous and professional attitude with co-workers.

Working Conditions:

• Must be available to work all shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.
• May be indoor or outdoor setting depending on occasion with varied weather conditions.
• Will work near moving or mechanical parts.
• May work near toxic/caustic chemicals and with fumes or airborne particles.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to speak, read and hear English.
• Must have close and distant vision.
• Must be able to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent walking, standing and moving between tight spaces.
• Will walk for extended for long periods of time, possibly for extended distances.
• Frequently lifts/carries up to 50 lbs to chest height.
• Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• Able to reach hands and arms in any direction and kneel and stoop repeatedly.

Tools Required:

Combination Wrenches

• 8,9,10,11,12,13,13,14,15,16,17,18,19 (at least two 13mm)

Ratchets

• , 3/8, , Drive. 3/8 and drive torque wrench.

Sockets

• Metric deep and shallow and 3/8 drive
• 8,10,13,14,15,17,19
• 22mm drive shallow or deep
• 3,6,9 inch ,3/8, and drive extensions

Allen Sockets

• 4,5,6,8,10mm and 3/16

Allen Keys

• 1.5,2.0,2.5,3.0,3.5,4.0,5.0,6.0,8.0, and 10.0mm

Miscellaneous

• Set of common and Phillips screwdrivers
• Flat File
• Set of pliers
• Sharp pair of side cutters
• Set of Picks
• Set of Punches
• Hammer
• Rubber mallet or Deadblow