race track operator

Race track operators run the day-to-day functions of the tote operation at a horse race track, such as tote system data entry and verification, prepare the reports for the racetrack office, assist the forwarding of company equipment and spare parts. They maintain, operate and troubleshoot tote boards and auxiliary odds boards. They operate the communication tools used at the racetrack. They install, tear down and maintain equipment.

The most in-demand skills for this role include horse racing regulation, parimutuel betting, sports competition information, configuration of the tote room hardware, operate tote board, follow ethical code of conduct of gambling. These are the skills O*NET identifies as most important for competent performance.

Our AI-durability model gives race track operator a score of 0.50 on a 0-1 scale (higher = more exposure). That places it at moderate AI exposure — some tasks are being automated but the role adapts. Learning to work with AI tools rather than against them is the path forward.