Driver ➔ Etobicoke, Ontario | Full time

Woodbine Entertainment Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodbine Entertainment Group is seeking a Grounds Maintenance professional to operate equipment for the upkeep of our grounds, roads, parking areas, stables and facilities in Toronto. The role involves safe operation of trucks, loaders, and related machinery, plus routine maintenance and deliveries on and off site.

Applicants should have at least 1 year of driving experience in a similar environment, a valid DZ license, and working knowledge of health and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid class 'DZ' driver's license.
• Experience operating maintenance equipment.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety procedures.
• Basic verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Minimum 1 year driving experience in a similar environment.
• Willing to travel to other tracks as required.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment for maintenance of WEG grounds, roads, parking areas, stables and buildings.
• Safely operate all vehicles including trucks, snow ploughs, and various loaders.
• Perform Circle Check and report defects.
• Assist Labourer duties such as raking, shovelling, stall maintenance, grass cutting.
• Conduct deliveries and pickups on and off premises.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and proper documentation.
• Respond to emergencies and follow track procedures for accidents.

Skills

DZ license

Equipment operation

Health and safety awareness

Basic communication

Driving experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

With almost 150 years of proud horseracing history, Woodbine Entertainment Group is the founding pioneer and largest operator of professional horseracing in Canada.

Building on our rich past, we are surging ahead to the future with an energized, new vision. Today we deliver the most thrilling and highest quality racing, dining and entertainment experiences to our visitors. In doing so, we remain a world-leader in horse-racing — and also among the most exciting and diverse entertainment facilities on the globe.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate all equipment required for the maintenance of WEG grounds, roads, parking lots, stable area and buildings
• Safely operate all cars and trucks including pickups, vans, stake trucks, snow ploughs, snow blowers, dump trucks, boom and flush water trucks, bucket trucks and sand trucks
• Safely operate all farm tractors and pick ups with attachments including harrows, cutting harrows, floats, lawn mowers, grass cutters, post hole augers, wagons, trailers, snow blowers, rototillers, rollers, rakes and screens
• Operate front-end loaders, Athey loaders, self-propelled rollers, grass cutters and rototillers
• Perform “Circle Check” of equipment being used for work shift; report any defects to Supervisor immediately
• Perform duties of Labourer as required including raking and shovelling, maintaining stalls and cutting grass
• Conduct deliveries and pickups on and off premises
• Perform routine cleaning, maintenance and storage of all related equipment
• Demonstrate knowledge of track procedures regarding horse-related accidents and injuries
• Respond to emergencies such as fire and water leaks as required
• Complete work in a safe and efficient manner
• Maintain neat and organized work areas
• Maintain all documents in a timely and accurate manner as required

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Must possess a valid class "DZ" drivers license
• Solid knowledge operating all equipment required for maintenance
• General knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety procedures and WHMIS
• Basic verbal communication skills
• Basic interpersonal skills
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year driving experience in a similar environment
• Qualify for an AGCO
• Must be able to perform shift work, weekends and holidays as required
• Willing to travel to other tracks as required

Salary range: The target hiring salary range for this position is$28.62 per hour.

We use AI-powered resume screening software to help identify qualified candidates based on the criteria in this job posting. All applications prioritized by the system are subsequently reviewed by our hiring team to ensure a fair and human-centered selection process.

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