How to hire a track supervisor

How to hire a track supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step track supervisor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a track supervisor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new track supervisor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your track supervisor job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a track supervisor for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect track supervisor also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   Here's a comparison of track supervisor salaries for various roles:

   Type of Track Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Track Supervisor		$11-36
   Equipment Manager	An equipment manager is responsible for monitoring the efficiency and optimal performance of the office equipment and machinery to support the business functions and daily operations. Equipment managers perform preventive maintenance on the machines and equipment, reviewing its licenses and service agreements, as well as look for product alternatives with minimal costing but deliver high-performance... Show more	$14-62
   Lead Mechanic	A lead mechanic coordinates the teams of mechanics and ensures the timely completion of repairs. Lead mechanics supervise their subordinates, order mechanical parts, and inspect their work making sure that the standards are met... Show more	$19-35

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Track Safety
   • FRA
   • Track Maintenance
   • Track Inspections
   • Switches
   • RAN
   • Safety Procedures
   • Windows
   • Computer System
   • Government Regulations
   • Track Geometry
   • Track Components
   • Track Operations
   • Race Track

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage the maintenance and restoration of the track structure in accordance with NS standards as well as FRA within funds budget.
   • Manage budgets and workforce productivity within NS policy.
   • Operate and run multiple go cart tracks.
   • Help in garage make sure cars run correctly.
   • Operate on-track machines (tampers, regulators, etc . )
   • Apply asphalt on highways, private roadways, parking lots and driveways.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your track supervisor job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A track supervisor can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, track supervisors' average salary in kentucky is 52% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level track supervisors 68% less than senior-level track supervisors.
   • Certifications. A track supervisor with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a track supervisor's salary.

   Average track supervisor salary

   $43,280yearly

   $20.81 hourly rate

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   Entry-level track supervisor salary

   $24,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing a track supervisor job description

   A good track supervisor job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a track supervisor job description:

   Track supervisor job description example

   The Track Supervisor directs and controls the activities of employees who are responsible for operating equipment to groom and prepare the dirt racetrack for racing, which involves operating graders, pay loaders, water trucks, and other equipment; Operates graders to ensure the proper and precise track grading; Ensures the proper maintenance and availability of all racetrack equipment; Maintains an inventory of supplies of tools, equipment, and materials to ensure that sufficient supplies are available to meet anticipated workload. Responsibilities Responsibilities of the Track Supervisor include but are not limited to the following: Directs and controls the activities of employees who are responsible for operating equipment to groom and prepare the racetrack for racing, which involves operating graders, pay loaders, water trucks, and other equipment; and raking, mowing grass, and shoveling various materials as required.
   
   Plans and assigns work to employees on a daily basis; Checks and evaluates work to ensure that it is completed on time and in accordance with established quality standards; Coordinates work with other areas; Addresses and resolves disciplinary problems informally. Recommends overtime as needed; Develops and recommends options to improve workforce efficiency or the quality of work completed; Ensures compliance with established safety standards and other operating policies and procedures.
   
   Screens prospective hires; Evaluates and makes reports on the performance of new employees during their probationary period; Recommends continued employment or dismissal; Counsels employees about work-related issues and assists employees to correct job-skill deficiencies.
   
   Trains employees on the use of heavy equipment, such as graders, pay loaders, and back hoes; Demonstrates proper techniques and safety regulations.
   
   Operates graders by making depth adjustments to ensure the proper and precise track grading; Reports on track surface areas which may be unsafe.
   
   Ensures the proper maintenance and availability of all racetrack equipment by reporting repairs that are necessary.
   
   Maintains an inventory of supplies of tools, equipment, and materials to ensure that sufficient supplies are available to meet anticipated workload and items are in usable condition.
   
   Notifies management of work-related complaints, accidents and injuries in order to verify problems, and to recommend appropriate responses/solutions.
   
   May perform the duties of other Facilities Foreman as required. Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent 3 to 5 years of experience with heavy equipment Supervisory experience, ideally within a unionized environment Experience working in thoroughbred industry preferred Ability to work a racing schedule, which includes weekends and holidays Ability to work at either Belmont Park or Aqueduct Racetrack

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right track supervisor for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your track supervisor job on Zippia to find and recruit track supervisor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit track supervisors, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new track supervisor

   Once you've found the track supervisor candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new track supervisor. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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