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Harness - Starting Car Driver

Harness - Starting Car Driver

Bally's CorporationDover, DE, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Description

Why Bally's?

Bally's Corporation (NYSE : BALY) is a global casino-entertainment company with a growing omni-channel presence. Bally's owns and operates 19 casinos across 11 states, along with a golf course in New York and a horse racetrack in Colorado, and holds OSB licenses in 13 jurisdictions in North America. The acquisition of Aspers Casino in Newcastle, UK, expands its international reach. It also owns Bally Bet, a first-in-class sports betting platform, Bally Casino, a growing iCasino platform, Bally's Interactive International division (formerly Gamesys Group), a leading global interactive gaming operator, and a significant economic stake in Intralot S.A. (ATSE : INLOT), a global lottery management and services business.

With 11,500 employees, its casino operations include approximately 17,700 slot machines, 630 table games, and 3,950 hotel rooms. Bally's also has rights to developable land in Las Vegas at the site of the former Tropicana Las Vegas.

The Role : Responsibilities :

  • Drive starting car in a consistent and safe manner for each live harness race at Dover Downs
  • Wash starting car as necessary
  • Fuel starting car as necessary
  • Store starting car in proper place at conclusion of each racing day
  • Take direction from Starter when appropriate
  • Use extreme care and horsemanship to provide safety to all horses racing at Dover Downs
  • Work in high-traffic area with respect to horses and horsemen
  • Provides exceptional customer service
  • Works safely, following all established safety rules and regulations
  • Communicates effectively with co-workers, supervisors and guests
  • Follows all relevant policies and procedures
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

  • Must possess high school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience
  • Current Delaware driver's license required
  • Licensed by the Delaware Harness Racing Commission (DHRC)
  • Prior experience operating a starting car for harness racing in a racing environment or three years experience as a groom and / or trainer of standard bred race horses .
  • Ability to maintain a straight and consistent course with the starting car while the gate is extended
  • Ability to drive ahead of the horses with the starting car gate extended for a prolonged period of time should an emergency arise
  • Ability to step up into a vehicle
  • Must possess good communication skills and assist horsemen regarding shoe repair issues
  • Must be able to report to work on time as scheduled
  • Must be able to work weekends, holidays and nights as needed
  • Must be able to successfully pass a background check
  • Must present an overall professional appearance and report to work in appropriate attire
  • Must be able to speak, read and write English

    • What's in it for you :

  • Competitive Salary with annual performance reviews
  • Comprehensive health coverage plan that includes medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(K) / Company Match
  • Access Perks and Childcare discounts

    • Target Hourly Rate : $150 / day

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