Seasonal CDL Equipment Operator

The primary function of the position is to be a CDL Equipment Operator. Equipment includes- Garbage Trucks, Snow Removal Equipment.  Responsible for supporting the Company’s mission, vision, and values by providing an unparalleled experience of fun and entertainment.    

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead by example.


• Responsible for maintaining a high degree of hospitality, as well as a positive and professional demeanor at all times. 


• Creates high levels of morale, fosters teamwork, inspires collaboration, and provides suggestions for growth to management.


• Operate Canterbury’s Garbage trucks to collect, transport and dispose of soiled horse bedding.


• Operate Canterbury’s semi-tractor and trailer.


• Help keep vehicle shop and surrounding area neat and orderly


• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications: 

• Class A or B CDL Commercial Driver’s License with Air Brakes.


• Ability to work in, on and with dusty, dirty, smelly equipment and areas.


• Must be able to pass Canterbury Park's pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, Drug Screening, and Canterbury Park's Safe Driving Policy.


• Must be able to attain a Minnesota Racing Commission (MRC) license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Passenger endorsement would be a plus but not required.


• Some experience or education on equipment repairs.


• Experience operating farm equipment, skid loaders, front-end loaders, power mowers, weed whip, dump trucks, gators, and JLG Lifts


• Experience with minor repairs to farm equipment, lawn equipment, and motor vehicle repair.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

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.

• Must be able to work in the stable-dusty dirty area.


• Must be willing to crawl into the garbage trucks to clean out tracks and associated equipment-by hand, with a pitch fork or water hose.


• Must be willing to operate the sewer pumping wagon-Honey Wagon. Very smelly


• While performing the essential functions of this job, this position must work with racing dept., horsemen, vehicle shop and vets.


• This position requires working nights, weekends & holidays, when needed.


• Be able to work under all weather conditions.


• Use of ladders up to 12 ft.


• Able to lift and work with 25lb loads for 4 hours.