Technician Operator - Century Mile

at  United Tote

SUMMARY:

Tote system data entry and verification work, reports and paperwork for racetrack and/or corporate office, train new employees, maintains, operates, setup, or troubleshoot boards and auxiliary odds boards. Prepares and maintains UT equipment, repairs, maintains and cleans betting terminals, installs and tears down equipment, stock ticket paper on betting lines, unloads ticket stock from freight truck, labeling, packaging, and shipping reordering spare parts, loads and unloads equipment, maintain and repair infield or auxiliary display boards, and other tasks as required.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have understanding of what pari-mutuel wagering is and United Tote’s role at the racetrack. Must be able to interact with association personnel in a professional and efficient manner. Must be able to understand configurations of the Tote room hardware, i.e. modems, multiplexers, consoles, display controllers and printers. Familiarity with the Tote Board installation and operation.
Understand the system reports and know what information is reported. Understand how prices are calculated and become familiar with the State rules and regulations.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or GED. Line technician experience and electrical and/or computer experience preferred.

• Tote system data entry and verification.
• Preparation of reports/paperwork for the racetrack and/or corporate office.
• Assist in the shipping, loading or unloading of company equipment and/or supplies.
• Labeling, packaging, shipping and re-ordering of spare parts.
• Assist in the training of new employees and Line Technicians
• Maintain, operate, setup or troubleshoot tote boards and auxiliary odds boards.
• Operation of the communications equipment used at the racetrack.
• Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of United Tote equipment.
• Equipment installation and tear down.
• Stocking of ticket paper on betting lines.
• Unloading of ticket stock from freight trucks.
• Perform minor repairs on terminal components, test components, correctly package components for shipment and order replacement components.
• Develop wiring and soldering skills.
• Other duties as assigned.