Entry Level Ride Mechanic $22.00/Hr

Six Flags Corp; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive park membership

Paid vacation days

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Six Flags Corp is seeking a ride maintenance technician to support the safe operation of rides and attractions at our Vallejo park. You will inspect, repair, and troubleshoot complex systems with supervision, ensuring compliance with manufacturer specs and safety requirements.

The role requires the ability to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and to operate park vehicles and hand tools.

Qualifications

• 0–1 years of related experience.
• Proficient in two or more trades: mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, automotive, welding/fabrication, or small engine repair.
• Will work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to troubleshoot safely in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate vehicles (forklifts, golf carts, cars, trucks).

Responsibilities

• Maintain, erect, repair, and troubleshoot rides and attractions per manufacturer specifications and with supervision.
• Perform daily inspections and maintenance for safe operation and report hazards to management or engineering.
• Maintain OSHA safety standards and ride safety policies.
• Conduct winterization and winter maintenance of ride units and stations.
• Ensure rides are clean and compliant with specs and guest expectations.
• Keep records and documentation updated daily and accessible.
• Perform all other duties as required.

Skills

Mechanical

Electrical

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Welding

Small engine repair

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

• Hourly overtime eligible position and bi-weekly pay
• Guaranteed hours, benefits eligible, and paid vacation days
• Learn valuable skills about rides and attractions
• Promotional and growth opportunities
• Work tools provided
• Exclusive Employee Perks Including a Membership to all Six Flags Parks

Responsibilities

• Maintain, erect, repair, and troubleshoot rides and attractions following manufacturer and engineering specifications to ensure their safe and efficient operation with supervision.
• Perform daily inspections, maintenance, and repair of rides and attractions for safe operation utilities in the assigned area and notify management and or engineering of any hazards, defects, and ride or Guest related problems that may endanger the Guest, staff and the general public.
• Maintain OSHA safety standards, ride manufacturers, and safety policies and procedures of Six Flags.
• Conduct winterization and winter maintenance of ride units and stations in assigned area.
• Ensure that all rides are clean and visually in compliance with manufacturer's specifications and the expectations of our Guests and management team.
• Keep all records and documentation updated daily, accessible and organized.
• Perform all other duties as required.

Qualifications

Skills and Qualifications

• Must have 0-1 years of related experience and be able to work well in team environment
• Possess skills and proficient knowledge in two or more trades, from the following: mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, automotive, welding/fabrication, and small engine repair
• Will be required to work various shifts as project and park needs dictate, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to troubleshoot clearly, calmly and safely in the presence of Guests, co-workers, and park management in a fast-paced environment
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate vehicles (including but not limited to forklifts, golf carts, cars, trucks)

Physical Requirements

• Required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms, occasionally required to sit, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear, smell, and may frequently lift and/or move 100 pounds. Specific vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus required. Normal to average corrective hearing
• Must possess the mental and physical capacities necessary to perform the primary job duties, including climbing and working at heights up to and in excess of 150ft
• Must be able to work outdoors in extreme temperatures
• Must possess the physical dexterity to operate hand tools and motor vehicles
• Must possess strong safety sensitivity & ability to work with many different types of devices

Safety Sensitive Position