Amusement Ride Technician II

Carowinds; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical coverage options

401K match

Scholarships for maintenance staff

Free park entry for employee

Job summary

Carowinds in North Carolina seeks a dedicated Maintenance Technician to inspect, repair, and rehabilitate amusement rides and attractions. The role requires climbing and working at heights, following safety guidelines, and ensuring equipment is safe and compliant.

Candidates should have 4–6 years of mechanical maintenance experience, with at least 2 years on rides, and possess a high school diploma. This is a full-time position with varied shifts including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of control processors, components, and communication networks used in real-time industrial applications.
• Proficient at maintaining various rides and attractions; reads blueprints and technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily, weekly, monthly, annual inspections of amusement rides and related equipment and takes corrective actions.
• Troubleshoots mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems and takes corrective actions.
• Maintains records of repairs and inspections and submits paperwork to supervision.
• Communicates status of rides verbally and in writing.
• Maintains equipment in safe condition per codes, laws, and company policies.
• Reads manuals and blueprints for service and component replacement.

Skills

Control systems knowledge

Electrical & hydraulic basics

Blueprints reading

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

PLC systems

Job description

Carowinds in North Carolina seeks a dedicated Maintenance Technician to inspect, repair, and rehabilitate amusement rides and attractions. The role requires climbing and working at heights, following safety guidelines, and ensuring equipment is safe and compliant.

Candidates should have 4–6 years of mechanical maintenance experience, with at least 2 years on rides, and possess a high school diploma. This is a full-time position with varied shifts including nights and weekends.