Job Description
Hendrick MotorsportsLocation: 4400 Papa Joe Hendrick Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28262
Hendrick Motorsports, a leader in the auto racing industry, is currently looking for a Pit Crew Performer.
Theprimary purpose of this position is to perform at a highspeed anddemonstrateagility in servicing the race carduring race pit stops, either as a tire changer, jackman,tire carrieror fueler.
Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude the following:
- Demonstrates extreme agility, speed, physical endurance, fine manipulation skills, and strong eye/hand coordination.
- Responsible formaintainingdiet and weight control throughout the season.
- Responsible for jumpingoffthe walland being able to sprintin front of or behind the car as it passes without getting hit.
- Assistsin set-up and breakdown for track-related events.
- Assistsinshopas needed.
- Maybe responsible forcarrying and removing tires,jack, orfuel canduring the pit stop.
- Accountability – acceptsresponsibility and accounts for his/her own actions.
- Reliability –demonstratesbeing dependable and trustworthy.
- Accuracy – ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
- Competitiveness – willingness to strive to get ahead or to finish projects.
- Decision-making – ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
- Energetic – ability to work at asustained pace and produce quality work.
- P ersistence–ability to complete tasks or continue in a course of action despite opposition or discouragement.
- Problem solving –abilityto find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
- Resilient – ability to recover from, or adjust to, misfortune or setbacks.
- Safety awareness – ability toidentifyand correct conditions that affect employee safety.
- Team builder–ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.
- Working under pressure –abilityto complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
- Ability to meet pit practice and pit stop preparation practice demands.Ability to travel a minimum of 75% annually.Ability toworka flexible schedule.
Physical Demands:
- Physical ability togo over the wall and move quickly during the pitstopVision (near, distance, depth), sense of touch, and ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)– fire suit, hearing protection.
- Occasionally sits, crawls, lifts/carries over 100 pounds, and pushes/pulls up to 100 pounds.
- Frequently reaches above shoulder, climbs, squats or kneels, bends, lifts/carries up to 100 pounds, and pushes/pulls 40 pounds.
- Constantlystands, walks, manually manipulates, reaches outward, lifts/carries 20 pounds, and pushes/pulls 25 pounds.
Education/Experience:
- Athletic / sports experience preferred
Environment Demands:
- Primarily works and trains outdoors.
Hendrick is an Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information regarding the EEOC, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
