Harness - Starting Car Driver

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

Work Environment:

• Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and nights as scheduled


• Current Delaware driver’s license required


• 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 be able to successfully pass a background check

Additional Benefits:

• Enjoy 30 consecutive days of free rides for new hires with DART and earn reimbursements via Delaware Commute Solutions

Starting Compensation:

• $19.00/hr

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Current Delaware driver’s license required


• 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 be able to successfully pass a background check