COTALAND Ride Maintenance (Full-Time)

Circuit of The Americas; Del Valle (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment facility located in Del Valle, Texas is seeking an experienced Ride Maintenance professional. Responsibilities include performing maintenance on rides, ensuring safety compliance, and collaborating with team members. Candidates should have a strong mechanical aptitude and ideally 2 years of experience in maintenance roles. The position requires availability for weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of maintenance experience, preferably in amusement rides.
• Strong mechanical aptitude required.
• Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and special events.
• Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and special events.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections on rides and attractions for safety.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical systems.
• Complete maintenance logs and repair reports.
• Collaborate with operations teams to address ride downtime and ensure timely reopening of attractions.
• Assist with ride installations, commissioning, and decommissioning as needed.
• Follow all lockout/tagout (LOTO) and safety procedures as required by OSHA and internal policies.
• Support seasonal events and special projects such as Peppermint Parkway and other COTA experiences.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of maintenance shops, tools, and equipment.
• Participate in ongoing training and development to maintain compliance and enhance technical skills.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Familiarity with hydraulic systems

Familiarity with pneumatic systems

Ability to interpret schematics

Reading manuals/schematics

Job description

COTALAND Ride Maintenance (Full-Time) – Circuit of The Americas

Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is a 365‑entertainment destination for world‑class events located in Austin, TX. The sports and entertainment portfolio at COTA is unmatched in the country with Formula 1 US Grand Prix, NASCAR and MotoGP attracting global fans during championship races on the famed Circuit and Live Nation producing over 30 headline concerts every year at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater. Opening in 2026, COTA’s amusement park is a 20‑acre theme park featuring two first‑of‑their‑kind roller coasters and over three dozen rides.

Job Description

The Ride Maintenance is responsible for performing preventive, corrective, and operational maintenance on amusement rides and attractions within COTALAND. This individual ensures all attractions operate safely and efficiently in compliance with manufacturer standards, state regulations, and COTA’s safety policies. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, safety‑focused, and thrives in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly inspections of rides and attractions to ensure optimal performance and safety.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Complete maintenance logs, inspection checklists, and repair reports accurately and on time.
• Collaborate with operations teams to address ride downtime and ensure timely reopening of attractions.
• Assist with ride installations, commissioning, and decommissioning as needed.
• Follow all lockout/tagout (LOTO) and safety procedures as required by OSHA and internal policies.
• Support seasonal events and special projects such as Peppermint Parkway and other COTA experiences.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of maintenance shops, tools, and equipment.
• Participate in ongoing training and development to maintain compliance and enhance technical skills.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of maintenance experience (mechanical, electrical, industrial, or amusement ride maintenance preferred).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
• Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and special events.

Physical Demand & Work Environments

• Ability to stand, sit, use of hands to handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to squat, bend, twist, push/pull.
• Ability to stand/walk for long periods.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
• Work in extreme outdoor environments throughout the year.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud during events.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Equal Employment Opportunity

COTA strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.