Since 1975, Skip Barber Racing School has been driving success!

We operate a fully integrated system of racing schools, driving schools, racing championships, corporate events and special projects across North America. No other organization delivers such a combination of high quality instruction, equipment, facilities and memorable experiences.

We pride ourselves in helping create the next-generation of racers. Besides, our world class racing and driving Schools, Skip Barber owns and operates five prestigious open-wheel and Mazda MX-5, equal-car racing championships. Our Corporate Events division creates and conducts customer programs utilizing any or all Skip Barber assets, from Porsche 911s to Formula Skip Barber race cars. 

Add to that 150 race cars, 60 street cars, 30 transport and support vehicles and more than 200 dedicated professionals. All working to create thousands of racing and driving, education and entertainment programs.

WE HAVE OPENINGS AT ALL LEVELS!   

Competitive compensation depending on your level of experience. 

If quality of the work, safety, customer experience, teamwork, travel and racing are words that excite you and you seek a career path as a professional technician/mechanic at a top-level racing team - this position is for you.

Reports to:

Operations Supervisor / Crew Chief

Position Summary: 

Technicians are responsible for maintaining and repairing the open-wheel and closed-wheel racecars used in Skip Barber Racing Schools and Race Series events. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the Crew Chief and along with other technicians, conducts Morning Checks to assure that the racecars are ready for the day’s programs

• Under the direction of the Crew Chief and along with other technicians, conducts Night Checks to identify and repair any issues or problems with the racecars from the day’s use.

• Assists in Pit Lane activities, including but not limited to, flagging, stop box, cone duty, assisting customers into and out of racecars, small repairs and adjustments, and keeping racecars clean.

• Repairs and maintains the company’s fleet of racecars to the standards established by the company and as directed by the Team Manager or Crew Chief.

• Dismounts, mounts and balances tires as needed for programs as directed by the Team Manager or Crew Chief

• Repairs or service such vehicles with a GVWR of 10,001 pounds or more or a commercial motor vehicle Assists in the loading and unloading of trailers containing racecars, racecar parts, tires, or other supplies or components.

• Follows company procedure when signing out parts needed for maintenance or repair of racecars from the parts department.

• Assists in maintaining the cleanliness of the shop and other areas, including but not limited to, replacing shop tools in their proper location, emptying trash, sweeping the shop, and other tasks as assigned by the Team Manager or Crew Chief

• Performs all duties according to safety procedures to prepare, maintain and ready cars for customer use during schools and events.

• Operates forklift as required.  

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma and completion of an Automotive Technician training program at an accredited Technical School or Junior/Community College (or equivalent) required;

• Must be detail oriented with excellent mechanical skills;

• Requires ability to travel to out-of-state events and flexibility to work a varied work shift (nights & weekends). Ability to relocate highly desirable.

• Currently own, or is ready to purchase, the tools required of the position.

• Must have and continue to maintain a clean driving record so as to be able to drive company vehicles on and off site as needed.

• Has the ability and desire to work as part of a team with demonstrated ability to maintain positive professional attitude at all times.

• Demonstrated strong observation, problem identification skills and understands the seriousness of maintaining and repairing racing cars.

• Has the ability to work outdoors, as well as indoors, and at times, in inclement weather.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.