Placing Judge

Zia Park Casino; Hobbs (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Zia Park Casino in Hobbs, NM seeks a detail-oriented team member to manage the timer system and ensure accurate horse placements with the international sound system. You will work closely with stewards and comply with NM Racing Commission requirements to support daily operations.

The role requires at least three years in a related field, valid NM Racing Commission licensing, and the ability to work in all weather conditions. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Must meet licensing requirements of New Mexico Racing Commission.
• Ability to perform duties in all weather conditions.
• Minimum three years’ experience in a similar position or equivalent education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the timer system and placing horses in correct order with the international sound system.
• Work with stewards to place horses.
• Comply with all requirements and requests of the New Mexico Racing Commission.
• Assist as requested in other projects or needs for operations at Zia Park.

Skills

Communication

Licensing compliance

Weather adaptability

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

WE’RE CHANGING ENTERTAINMENT. COME JOIN US.

We’re always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you’ll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. You’ll work with an incredibly diverse set of coworkers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You’ll also get to work at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities.

Initial placement within the salary range is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our competitive Total Rewards package, which includes wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being. Specific benefits—such as day-one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonus—may vary by position. Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.

WE LOVE OUR WORK.

ESSENTiAL DUTiES AND RESPONSiBiLiTiES

The following and other duties may be assigned as necessary:

• Responsible for the timer system and placing horses in correct order with the international sound system
• Work with stewards to place horses
• Comply with all requirements and requests of the New Mexico Racing Commission
• Assist as requested in other projects or needs for operations at Zia Park

SUPERViSORY RESPONSiBiLiTiES

This job will not have supervisory responsibilities.

BRING US YOUR BEST.

QUALiFiCATiON REQUiREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Must have minimum three year’s experience in similar type position or equivalent combination of education and experience which would provide necessary knowledge, skills and abilities
• Must meet licensing requirements of New Mexico Racing Commission
• Must adhere to all local, state and federal standards, including OSHA requirements
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to perform duties in all weather conditions

LANGUAGE SKiLLS

Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to read and communicate verbally in English. Written communication skills in English may also be required. Ability to speak and understand Spanish is an asset.

REASONiNG ABiLiTY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

CERTiFiCATES, LiCENSES, REGiSTRATiONS

Employee must be able to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state and local regulations.

PHYSiCAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and peripheral vision. The employee must regularly lift, push, pull and/or move up to 75 pounds and have the ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, stack, crouch, kneel and balance when performing job duties in varying work areas such as confined spaces.

WORK ENViRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Employee could be exposed to an environment containing unrestricted second hand tobacco smoke.

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