Truck Driver - Motorsports Job at Oshkosh Corporation in New Hudson

Motorsports Truck Driver

The Motorsports Truck Driver would have an important role on the Pratt Miller Motorsports Team and have responsibilities both at the shop and track. The role is based at Pratt Miller's headquarters in New Hudson, MI and requires travel to IMSA races and team tests.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

• Provide adequate communication of needs to the managers
• Align processes and quality of work with overall team expectation
• Know the electronic logging for the Race Tractors in addition to working with the Pratt Miller operational staff to align the Race Operations practices with the company
• Work with appropriate groups within Pratt Miller to ensure that tractors and trailers have the proper licensing and permitting
• Identify opportunities for improvement and help formulate a plan for improvements
• Execution of routine and emergency maintenance for the tractor and trailer fleet preparation and maintenance
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections
• Ability to obtain a passport and travel via international border land crossings within North America.

Truck Inventory:

• Utilize team checklist and other processes to ensure that each truck has proper inventory for each event, noting that the inventory may differ for each event- such as track spare parts
• Ensure all truck drivers utilize and adhere to the same processes
• Trackside execution
• Unload and load trailers
• Make sure tractor/trailer presentation and cleaning is performed
• Truck driver roles at the track include, but are not limited to:
  • Pit lane setup
  • Stocking pit equipment with necessary supplies
  • Maintaining and cleaning pit equipment
  • Team hospitality support

Shop Execution:

• Organization and cleanliness of work area
• Ensure all necessary changes/repairs are done to pit equipment between events
• Work with the Lead Truck Driver to create a common level of preparation on all the race car equipment
• Bring any issues to Lead Truck Driver and Operations Manager for solutions
• Maintain proper care for the equipment at all times
• Help with feedback on the long-term equipment planning and process improvement

Additional Duties And Responsibilities:

• Support Pratt Miller initiatives such as marketing events
• Attend monthly meetings with the Operations Manager on current and future goals

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

• 5 years or greater commercial driving experience with valid CDL for manual transmission
• 2 years or greater IMSA motorsports experience or equivalent
• CDL and clean driving record required

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Stress may occur periodically
• Long hours may be required at times
• Physical labor is a regular part of daily work
• Travel of up to 60% is required including holidays and weekends
• Develop and refine team-oriented mindset

Pay Range: $63,500.00 - $101,700.00

The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.