Paddock Blacksmith

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Vinton (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Gaming Corporation is seeking a horse shoer to support our racing operations in Louisiana. You will inspect shoe requirements nightly, shoe or adjust racing plates, and potentially repair shoes on the backside before paddock arrival.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, being at least 18 years old, and the ability to obtain any required licenses or certifications demanded by local gaming/racing authorities. This role requires physical stamina to stand, bend and stoop during shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience replacing or repairing horseshoes.
• Ability to stand, bend and stoop.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Able to obtain required gaming/racing licenses.

Responsibilities

• Inspect proper shoe requirements (toe grabs) for horses each race night.
• Shod or adjust racing plates on race horses when required.
• Repair or fix shoes for horses on backside prior to arrival in paddock.

Skills

Horse shoeing

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Boyd Gaming Corporation has been successful in gaming jurisdiction in which we operate in the United States and is one of the premier casino entertainment companies in the United States. Never content to rest upon our successes, we will continue to evolve and retain a position of leadership in our industry. Our past success, our current business philosophies and our sound business planning, combine to position Boyd Gaming Corporation to maximize value for our shareholders, our team members and our communities.

Job Description

• Reports to paddock judge to inspect proper shoe requirements (toe grabs) forall horses each race night.
• Is qualified to shoe or adjust horse racing plates on race horses each race nightif required.
• May be required to repair or fix shoes for horses on backside prior to horsesarrival in paddock.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be experienced in the replacement or repairing of horseshoes.
• Must be able to stand, bend and stoop.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain any necessary certifications and/or licenses asrequired by local gaming/racing authorities.

Additional Information

Boyd Gaming is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Boyd Gaming is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.