Motorsports Technician (Level 1)

Vermont SportsCar; Milton (VT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Vermont SportsCar is seeking a Level I Technician to oversee the build, maintenance, and service of top-level performance cars. This hands-on role involves leading a team, traveling for events, and ensuring high standards of operation and cleanliness. Ideal candidates will possess strong technical skills, leadership ability, and experience in high-performance automotive environments.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience as a lead rally technician for a top-level performance rally team is required.
• A certificate of completion or diploma from a recognized Technical or Trade School specializing in automotive or racecar repair is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assembly, maintenance, and repair of top-level performance rally cars.
• May lead technicians in the workshop and at events.
• Ensure serviceability of all safety equipment.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Negotiation Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical or Trade School Diploma in Automotive Repair

Job description

The Level I Technician is the lead technician responsible for the build, maintenance, set-up, re-prep, cleaning, repair and on-event service of VSC’s top-level performance cars. In addition, the Level I Technician is responsible for the oversight for team technicians under their management both in the workshop and at rally events . Must be willing and able to travel to domestic and international locations for up to two weeks at a time.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Level I Technicians are expected to uphold the highest standards of presentation, workmanship, and cleanliness both at the workshop and while representing Vermont SportsCar at functions and events. Expected to lead by example and pass on the highest levels of preparation, workmanship and cleanliness through tutelage and guidance the high standards of presentation, workmanship and cleanliness to all personnel under their direct report.

• May participate in the hiring and training of level II technicians.
• Organizes and oversees the work and schedules of level II technicians.
• Track and submit labor time on assigned projects as requested or required.
• Responsible for timely and accurate submission of parts request forms and/or reprep lists.
• Responsible for accurate inventory of competition vehicle spare parts on service trucks.
• Responsible for construction and/or maintaining competition cars to the highest standards.
• Responsible for setting a professional tone in the workshop and at events through guidance and leadership of junior team members.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the assembly and on-going maintenance of top-level performance Rally and Rallycross cars.
• May be appointed as lead technician (Number 1 Technician) in charge of competition vehicles in the workshop, at events, or both on an as-needed basis or for a full competition season.
• Responsible for maintaining top level condition and serviceability of all installed safety equipment, including but not limited to: Seats, Harnesses, Fire Systems, etc.
• Generate and distribute reprep lists, parts requests and other paperwork as required.
• Ability to perform these tasks in the workshop and at domestic or international events.
• Work with engineers, drivers and co-drivers on the development and performance of their assigned rally/rallycross car.
• Perform additional tasks related to teams preparation and readiness; Assembly of spare parts, maintaining spares inventory for assigned competition car(s).
• Stocking of service vehicles with spare parts, maintaining driver and co-driver equipment, etc.
• Provide leadership, guidance and training to their team’s assigned technicians as needed.
• Attend shop and team meetings as required, provide updates to team management as needed and participate in the planning & scheduling of labor efforts.
• Perform all duties in a responsible manner that best represents Vermont SportsCar, the sports of rally and rallycross and our sponsors.
• Perform other related duties as necessary.
• Maintain Cleanliness of work areas.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with a high degree of initiative, flexibility and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent understanding of the theory of operation of performance-based AWD system components including turbo-charged engines, drive train components, competition suspension, fuel systems and brake systems is required.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Strong ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Proficient in the use of measuring equipment as well as a thorough understanding of metric measurements.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Google sheets or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s technology and data sources.
• Must provide personal tools and equipment.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED is required. A certificate of completion or diploma from a recognized Technical or Trade School specializing in automotive or racecar repair is preferred.
• Minimum of one to three (1-3) years experience as a lead rally technician for a top-level performance rally team in a recognized championship series is required.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this position, individuals may frequently be required to stand, walk or sit for extended periods of time; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; regularly required to talk and hear.
• The individual must also be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Specific vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus as required

Job Summary:

The Level I Technician is the lead technician responsible for the build, maintenance, set-up, re-prep, cleaning, repair and on-event service of VSC’s top-level performance cars. In addition, the Level I Technician is responsible for the oversight for team technicians under their management both in the workshop and at rally events . Must be willing and able to travel to domestic and international locations for up to two weeks at a time.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Level I Technicians are expected to uphold the highest standards of presentation, workmanship, and cleanliness both at the workshop and while representing Vermont SportsCar at functions and events. Expected to lead by example and pass on the highest levels of preparation, workmanship and cleanliness through tutelage and guidance the high standards of presentation, workmanship and cleanliness to all personnel under their direct report.

• May participate in the hiring and training of level II technicians.
• Organizes and oversees the work and schedules of level II technicians.
• Track and submit labor time on assigned projects as requested or required.
• Responsible for timely and accurate submission of parts request forms and/or reprep lists.
• Responsible for accurate inventory of competition vehicle spare parts on service trucks.
• Responsible for construction and/or maintaining competition cars to the highest standards.
• Responsible for setting a professional tone in the workshop and at events through guidance and leadership of junior team members.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the assembly and on-going maintenance of top-level performance Rally and Rallycross cars.
• May be appointed as lead technician (Number 1 Technician) in charge of competition vehicles in the workshop, at events, or both on an as-needed basis or for a full competition season.
• Responsible for maintaining top level condition and serviceability of all installed safety equipment, including but not limited to: Seats, Harnesses, Fire Systems, etc.
• Generate and distribute reprep lists, parts requests and other paperwork as required.
• Ability to perform these tasks in the workshop and at domestic or international events.
• Work with engineers, drivers and co-drivers on the development and performance of their assigned rally/rallycross car.
• Perform additional tasks related to teams preparation and readiness; Assembly of spare parts, maintaining spares inventory for assigned competition car(s).
• Stocking of service vehicles with spare parts, maintaining driver and co-driver equipment, etc.
• Provide leadership, guidance and training to their team’s assigned technicians as needed.
• Attend shop and team meetings as required, provide updates to team management as needed and participate in the planning & scheduling of labor efforts.
• Perform all duties in a responsible manner that best represents Vermont SportsCar, the sports of rally and rallycross and our sponsors.
• Perform other related duties as necessary.
• Maintain Cleanliness of work areas.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with a high degree of initiative, flexibility and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent understanding of the theory of operation of performance-based AWD system components including turbo-charged engines, drive train components, competition suspension, fuel systems and brake systems is required.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Strong ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Proficient in the use of measuring equipment as well as a thorough understanding of metric measurements.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Google sheets or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s technology and data sources.
• Must provide personal tools and equipment.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED is required. A certificate of completion or diploma from a recognized Technical or Trade School specializing in automotive or racecar repair is preferred.
• Minimum of one to three (1-3) years experience as a lead rally technician for a top-level performance rally team in a recognized championship series is required.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this position, individuals may frequently be required to stand, walk or sit for extended periods of time; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; regularly required to talk and hear.
• The individual must also be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Specific vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus as required

This position is based in our Vermont headquarters. Our modern facility is located in the beautiful northern part of the state, just outside of Burlington, Vermont. Continuously voted one of the best places to live in the country, Burlington and Vermont are home to hard-working, hard-playing people who appreciate the outdoors and all the state has to offer.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Working at Vermont SportsCar is the complete package and we hope you consider joining our team.

Apply today - we look forward to hearing from you!