Technician Operator - Oaklawn

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Aid 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.
• Prepare and maintain 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.

Requirements

• Understanding of pari-mutuel wagering and United Tote’s role at the racetrack.
• Ability to interact with association personnel professionally and efficiently.
• Knowledge of Tote room hardware configurations, including modems, multiplexers, consoles, display controllers, and printers.
• Familiarity with Tote Board installation and operation.
• Understanding of system reports and their contents.
• Knowledge of price calculations and familiarity with state rules and regulations.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Must have understanding of pari-mutuel wagering 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.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

United Tote, backed by the legacy of Churchill Downs, is a leading B2B technology and service provider for the pari-mutuel gaming industry. Our systems process over $5 billion annually and support racing’s premier events—including the Kentucky Derby, Belmont Stakes, and Breeders’ Cup. Known for unmatched reliability and service, United Tote is the Totalisator of choice in the industry. Join us and help shape the future of racing technology.

Schedule

Flexible work hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Some travel may be required as the workloads dictate. Must be punctual and have reliable transportation.