Summary of Functions
Almost all drag crew positions can be taught and learned within a few weeks. You will be expected to grow and evolve as the industry changes to better yourself and adapt. This is a fun industry to be part of, but it is still a job and you will be expected to perform. A strong interest in the industry and desire to succeed can easily overcome any lack of experience coming into the field. We are a small tight knit community. We all had to start out somewhere so what better place to get your feet wet, than Qlispe Raceway Park.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Tech Inspector: Is responsible for inspecting the race vehicle to ensure the vehicle falls in line with the recommended safety and competition specifications outlined in the NHRA rulebook. Automotive and mechanical knowledge is required, and a good understanding of racing safety equipment is a plus.
Staging Lane Official: Is responsible for the organization of the various classes in competition. Employee must be able to differentiate between the classes and be able to load the cars in their appropriate designated lanes. Good communication skills are necessary, as you will need to relay information from race control to the racers or vice versa; and address any issues or questions that may arise.
Tower Stage: This position is responsible in communicating the car numbers and dial-in’s to race control, specifically the clock operator, during the elimination rounds. Employee must be able to think on their feet and maintain consistent accuracy. A mistake at this position can have a drastic effect on the outcome of the racer’s experience.
Clock Operator: This person is responsible for accurately manually entering every car number and dial-in for the race; therefore, focus and concentration is necessary at all times. Computer and typing skills are a plus. A windows-based based computer program is used. You will be taught the program; therefore, no previous experience is necessary.
Water Box Official: Will be preparing the water box for burnouts. In doing so, will manage how much water is applied to the surface; keep the area clear of excess rubber, debris and fluid; be observant for debris and/or fluids on the starting line and/or down track; and assist in controlling the pace of the race. This person needs to be vigilant about his/her surroundings at all times for the purpose of not only his/her safety but the safety of our racers.
Starter Assistant: This official will work closely with the starter. This individual will assist in track prep; maintain the starting line area by keeping the area clean of debris and fluids; and is a second set of eyes to witness the outcome of a race. This is a fast-paced position that requires constant awareness of your surroundings.
Starter: This position does require that the individual have an understanding of race procedures, as you will be responsible in starting the individual races and occasionally making judgement calls. Attention to detail is necessary. Must have good communication skills and be able to react quickly to situations. This position will take the lead on track prep and ensure that the starting line and the racetrack is clear of debris and fluid at all times. This position requires constant awareness of your surroundings, due to the fast-paced environment.
Announcer: You will be the ‘voice’ of Qlispe’ Raceway. Those interested must have automotive knowledge, as you will be required to have meaningful conversations about the various vehicles and be able to recognize the different vehicles solely based upon sight as information is not always provided and/or entered into the computer data base. A general understanding of the sport of drag racing is needed. It may appear simple in concept; however, the various classes have more intricacies than meets the eye.
The willingness to learn or get to the know racers during the course of a season or weekend is necessary. As well as having the gift to gab or story telling talent. You are not only announcing the outcome and the facts of the race, but you are also doing it in a fashion that entertains at the same time. The more knowledgeable you are about the racers and the sport the more successful you will be in this position.
Slip Shack: This person is responsible for accurately delivering every time slip to the correct competitor. A windows-based based computer program is used. You will be taught the program; therefore, no previous experience is necessary
- Ensures compliance with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians Internal Controls and KTEA and NQRC Policies and Procedures.
- Is dependable and reliable, adhering to the attendance policy.
- May be required to be a panelist for the Internal Review Hearings.
- This job description does not list all of the duties of this position. You may be instructed by management to perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities
Experience
Good organizational skills are also necessary, as you will constantly make adjustments on the fly and will be required to convey information even when there is downtime on the dragstrip.
- Almost all drag crew positions can be taught and learned within a few weeks. You will be expected to grow and evolve as the industry changes to better yourself and adapt. This is a fun industry to be part of, but it is still a job and you will be expected to perform. A strong interest in the industry and desire to succeed can easily overcome any lack of experience coming into the field. We are a small tight knit community. We all had to start out somewhere so what better place to get your feet wet, than Kalispel Raceway Park.
Other Requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Tribal Work Permit.
- Valid driver’s license (Must be in possession while operating a Tribal Vehicle).
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to run/jog for short periods throughout your workday.
- Requires the ability to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 30 pounds.
- Constantly requires the ability to give and receive detailed information through verbal communication.
- Constantly requires verbally expressing or exchanging ideas of important instructions accurately, loudly, or quickly.
- Constantly requires working with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm.
- Constantly requires repetitive movement of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
- Often requires walking or moving about to accomplish tasks.
- Frequently requires standing and/or sitting for sustained periods of time.
- Occasionally requires ascending or descending stairs or ramps using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
- Occasionally requires raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally.
- Occasionally requires stooping which entails the use of the lower extremities and back muscles. Infrequently requires crouching.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to tobacco smoke, moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The worker is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes, and is occasionally subject to outside environmental conditions and to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Hiring Preference
The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is an Equal opportunity employer. Consistent with federal law, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians applies Indian preference in employment. It is the policy of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians to give preference in hiring, promotions, and transfers into vacant positions to qualified applicants in the following order: 1) Kalispel Tribal Members; 2) Spouses of an enrolled Kalispel Tribal Member; 3) enrolled members of other Indian Tribes; 4) all other applicants.
General Sign-off & Disclaimers
The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies.
At-Will Employment: Employment with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians is at-will and can be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, either at the option of the employee or the Kalispel Tribe of Indians.
Drug Testing: The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is a drug free workplace. All applicants are subject to drug testing at the time of hire and at unannounced times during employment.
Background Investigation: All candidates and employees may be subject to a background investigation.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
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