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Ilmor Engineering

Racing Development Engineer

Plymouth, MI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Provide trackside support for race, test, and development events, ensuring optimal engine performance and reliability. * Review, analyze, and interpret engine and vehicle data to identify performance ...

Ilmor

Racing Development Engineer

Plymouth, MI · On-site

$100 - $170/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Provide trackside support for race, test, and development events, ensuring optimal engine performance and reliability. * Review, analyze, and interpret engine and vehicle data to identify performance ...

Ilmor

Racing Development Engineer

Plymouth, MI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Provide trackside support for race, test, and development events, ensuring optimal engine performance and reliability. * Review, analyze, and interpret engine and vehicle data to identify performance ...

Wabash Solutions Inc

Systems Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$75 - $85/hr

Applications may include machine vision, trackside inspection, railcar identification, autonomous platforms, robotics, drones, distributed sensing, and AI-enabled monitoring. The ideal candidate has ...

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How much do trackside jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for trackside in the United States is $57,593.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20,500.00 and $79,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a trackside?

A Trackside job involves working directly at a racetrack, supporting the operations of motorsports teams, event organizers, or broadcast crews. Responsibilities can include vehicle maintenance, data analysis, logistics, or media coverage. These roles require quick decision-making, technical expertise, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Depending on the position, travel and irregular hours may be necessary.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the trackside position?

To thrive as a Trackside professional, you need strong technical knowledge of racing vehicles, mechanical aptitude, and experience in motorsports or automotive engineering. Familiarity with diagnostic tools, data acquisition systems, and safety protocols is essential, and certifications such as ASE or motorsport-specific training are often preferred. Excellent communication, teamwork, and adaptability under pressure distinguish top candidates in demanding race-day environments. These skills are vital to ensure seamless vehicle performance, support team operations, and enable fast, safe decision-making during high-stress events.

What is a typical work environment and schedule like for a trackside role?

Trackside professionals typically work at race circuits, testing facilities, and garages, often traveling with their team during race seasons. The role involves long hours, including weekends and evenings, especially on event days, with a fast-paced and high-pressure environment requiring quick problem-solving. Team collaboration is central, as you’ll coordinate with engineers, drivers, and other crew members to optimize performance and address issues on the spot. While challenging, this hands-on and dynamic setting offers unique opportunities for skill development, exposure to cutting-edge technologies, and career growth within competitive motorsports organizations.

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Infographic showing various Trackside job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Internship, 87% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 7% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,593 per year, or $27.7 per hour.

Hostler Driver

Pacific Rail Services - Morrisville, PA

Langhorne, PA

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

We'll train you for roles moving trailers and containers to and from the railroad trackside. 

Summary/Objective:

The Hostler Driver is responsible for driving a truck, called a Hostling Tractor, which will move trailers and containers to and from the railroad trackside, to and from parking lots and dock areas.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for managing the movement of the container with chassis units and trailer units to and from the rail trackside, to and from parking lots and dock areas.
  • Ability to verify unit initials and numbers accurately.
  • Ensures accuracy when connecting and disconnecting air hoses each time a unit is moved.
  • Examines all unit landing gear for damage to insure it is stable prior to moving.
  • Maintain specific procedures when working with chassis and trailers to insure all safety protocols are followed.
  • This role may also perform work with the Crane Operator assisting in locking and unlocking an intermodal unit.
  • Responsible for the compliance under HAZMAT and OSHA Regulations. This would include reporting any incidents to the supervisory immediately. Hostler Drivers are required to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), such as safety vest, safety toe boots, safety glasses and protective hard hat, when applicable.
  • Ensure clearances are met on all carriages of trailers and containers.
  • May be responsible for locking and unlocking hitches on railroad flatcars’ inter-box connector (IBC’s) locks on all containers, as well as on all container chassis.
  • Be aware of surroundings to maintain a safe and injury free work environment.
  • Ability to follow clear communication, both written and verbal.
  • When needed, may ensure that all hitches on container-on-chassis (COFC) and trailers (TOFC) that are loaded on flatcars or double state car units are secured safely. Use of electrical equipment is required to raise and lower hitches.
  • Maintain company values, rules, policies and procedures are met to fulfill the company mission, as well as productive relationships with customers and vendors.
  • Responsible for special tasks requested by management and/or supervisor.
  • May provide lift equipment (if qualified) and/or ground person activities to compliment work conditions and volumes.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Valid Drivers License
  • Advanced knowledge of railroad industry from a vocational education institute, apprenticeship, on the job training and/or similar work experience.
  • Ability to listen, learn, take direction, make changes and work alone or in a group environment.