SCALES CLERK
Boyd Gaming
**What would I be doing?**
The Clerk of Scales weighs riders and riding equipment before and after each race; ensures assigned handicapped weights for each race; notifies racing officials of rider unable to meet weight limits; communicates with many officials, team members and judges; provides support to the higher level management; and performs related tasks within the area of assignment.
**Responsibilities**
Assumes responsibility for the weighing of riders and riding equipment to ensure handicaps are appropriate on racing programs and maintains communications through-out the racing
Maintains accurate scale sheets for each race, records of scratches and rider changes; communicates scratches and riding changes to appropriate assigned team members;
Weighs out jockeys prior to each race; may direct rider to insert or remove lead pad from saddle pocket to meet specified weight; ensures identities and correct distribution of saddlecloths; weighs in jockey and equipment following each race and ensures lead pads were not lost during race.
Continuously communicates with various officials, team members and judges regarding track ratings, scratches, race times, delays, betting deductions, racing equipment status, correct weight and official placing.
Monitor, maintain and ensure scales are working properly; schedule preventative or corrective maintenance quickly as needed.
Attends and participates in professional group meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and innovations in the field of horse racing.
Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.
**What are we looking for?**
**EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:**
_(Related education and experience may be interchangeable on a year for year basis)_
High School Diploma or GED, plus three (3) years experience as a Clerk of Scales.
**ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: (Licenses, Certifications, Testing, etc.):**
Ability to maintain all Regulatory licenses within assigned state of employment.
Must successfully pass background check
Must successfully pass an alcohol and drug screening
Must be 21 years of age at time of hire.
**PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:**
**Knowledge of:**
Operations, services and activities of racing and weighing operations; principles and procedures of Racing Commission regulations; various of riding equipment;principles and procedures of proper record keeping; principles of writing and basic form preparation; office procedures; methods and equipment including computers and applicable software applications; pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
**Ability to:**
Ensure scales are up to code regulations; operate scales correctly and accurately; interpret and explain policies and procedures; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; prepare clear and concise reports; interpret and explain policies and procedures; interpret and apply federal, state and local policies, laws and regulations.
**What would it be like to work at this property?**
The truly unique entertainment complex, **Belterra Park Gaming** , features an expansive facility on 122 acres just minutes east of downtown Cincinnati. The facility features six food & beverage outlets, 1,500 Video Lottery Terminals (VLTs), and maintains the only turf track in Ohio. Best of all, guests can expect the same high level of service at Belterra Park as they receive at Belterra Casino Resort.
_Belterra Park Gaming is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state and local law._
_If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, apply for a position, or participate in the interview process, please contact us through the application site and describe the specific accommodation requested for a disability-related limitation._
**Belterra Park Gaming**
6301 Kellogg Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45230
**What would it be like to be a Boyd Gaming Team Member?**
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.
**Corporate Mission**
We, as members of Boyd Gaming Corporation, operate with only the highest degree of integrity, and rely on the competence and friendliness of each person in our organization to provide entertainment and service to satisfy our customers' wants.
Through teamwork, we strive to maximize shareholder value, to be among the leading companies in our industry and to provide opportunities for all while we support and enhance our communities.
**Company Vision**
Boyd Gaming is one of the nation’s leading casino entertainment companies. But we’re so much more – a Fortune 1000 company that retains the philosophy of a family-owned business, focused on creating long-term, sustainable growth for our shareholders. This philosophy defines and separates us from the competition, making us unique in our industry.
From our earliest beginnings in the 1970s, we made a commitment to our shareholders and our team members to create an operating style built around family. In a highly competitive industry, our Boyd Style of hospitality has come to define us in a most unique way.
Forging ahead in the coming years, we will remain focused on our three main goals: improving our operating performance, continuing to execute on our current growth strategy, and demonstrating our branding initiatives.
We remain confident in the strength of our Company to successfully meet whatever challenges lie ahead.
**Requisition ID** _2025-49950_
**Property** _BELTERRA PARK_
**Category** _Racing_
**Position Type** _Seasonal/Temporary_
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