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
- ¼, 3/8, ½, Drive. 3/8 and ½ drive torque wrench.
Sockets
- Metric deep and shallow ¼ and 3/8 drive
- 8,10,13,14,15,17,19
- 22mm ½ drive shallow or deep
- 3,6,9 inch ¼,3/8, and ½ drive extensions
Allen Sockets
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
- PM availability required for this position.
Octane Raceway's dedicated crew is passionate about making sure our guests visit is memorable and fun! We work together every day to consistently provide the Ultimate Adrenaline Rush with highest level of service. The following job description is designed to help further that goal. This is a basic outline and it does not encompass all of the possible tasks that are required. Nothing on this list can take the place of character, honesty, and integrity.
Octane Raceway is Arizona’s premium kart racing facility, and Velocity VR, the state’s only free-roam virtual reality gaming arena. It's sister venue, Mavrix, is located in the 50,000 square-foot retail space next door to Octane Raceway at the Pavilions at Talking Stick. Mavrix and Octane Raceway will total a combined 110,000 square feet with shared access to the outdoor games patio, which will connect the two entertainment powerhouses.
