Amusement Ride Mechanic: Hands-On Maintenance & Safety

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks paid PTO with seniority

Medical coverage options

401K match

Scholarships available

Free park entry

Job summary

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation in Santa Clara, CA is hiring a Level 1–3 Ride Mechanic to inspect, troubleshoot, and repair a variety of amusement rides and related equipment. The role requires performing regular inspections, repairing mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems, and maintaining thorough documentation.

The position offers full-time year-round hours with shift flexibility, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Requires a vocational diploma in mechanical/industrial maintenance and experience in mechanical maintenance; forklift and man lift certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily, weekly, monthly, annual, and other required inspections of amusement rides and related equipment, taking corrective actions as issues are identified.
• Trouble shoots mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems and takes appropriate corrective actions.
• Maintains accurate documentation of repairs and inspections and submits paperwork to supervision in a timely manner.
• Communicates ride status both verbally and in writing.
• Keeps all equipment safe and compliant with codes, laws, and company policies.
• Reads manuals and blueprints for service, repair, and component replacement.
• Interacts with supervisors, park managers, staff, guests, vendors, and inspectors.
• Provides guest service according to Six Flags standards and assists guests with directions.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety in the work area and adheres to safety guidelines.
• Meets scheduling availability including nights, weekends and holidays to meet business needs.

Skills

Working at heights

Safety procedures

Education

Vocational diploma in mechanical/industrial maintenance

Tools

Forklift certification

Man lift certification

Job description

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation in Santa Clara, CA is hiring a Level 1–3 Ride Mechanic to inspect, troubleshoot, and repair a variety of amusement rides and related equipment. The role requires performing regular inspections, repairing mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems, and maintaining thorough documentation.

The position offers full-time year-round hours with shift flexibility, including nights and weekends.