Terminal Technician - Oaklawn (Seasonal)

Churchill Downs Incorporated•Hot Springs, AR

About The Position

United Tote, a B2B technology and service provider for the pari-mutuel gaming industry, is hiring a Terminal Technician to prepare, maintain, repair, and clean betting terminals and related equipment. The role includes installing and dismantling equipment, handling ticket stock and spare parts, and maintaining infield or auxiliary display boards. The technician may also perform minor terminal-component repairs, test and package components for shipment, and order replacement components. The position involves developing wiring and soldering skills, learning how terminals communicate with the Tote system, understanding wagers offered, and answering related questions. The technician also trains new Line Technicians and performs other assigned duties. The role requires professional interaction with association personnel and patrons, flexible work hours that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays, and short-term travel as workload requires.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Be able to be licensed by the state racing commission and by the proper racing and gaming authorities within the region.
Be able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Interact with association personnel and patrons in a professional and efficient manner.
High school diploma or GED.
Meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly lifting or moving up to 10 pounds, frequently up to 30 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Meet the role's vision requirements, including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with United Tote communications equipment, such as modems and multiplexers, and Tote Board installation and operation.
Familiarity with pari-mutuel betting.
Race track experience.
Electrical and/or computer experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain United Tote equipment.
Repair, maintain, and clean betting terminals.
Install and tear down equipment.
Stock ticket paper on betting lines.
Unload ticket stock from freight trucks.
Label, package, ship, and reorder spare parts.
Load and unload equipment on company or freight trucks.
Maintain and repair infield or auxiliary display boards.
Perform minor repairs on terminal components, test components, package them for shipment, and order replacements.
Train new Line Technicians.
Develop wiring and soldering skills.
Learn how terminals communicate with the Tote system.
Develop an understanding of wagers offered and answer questions about them.
Perform other duties as assigned.