Maintenance Mechanic

Six Flags; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks paid vacation (6 sick days, 11

Medical coverage options

401K match

Free entry to ALL our parks and water"

Job summary

Six Flags is seeking a Full-Time Ride Mechanic at Dorney Park to inspect, maintain, and repair a variety of amusement rides. The role requires training and certification for inspections, with duties including troubleshooting mechanical systems and ensuring safe operation at heights up to 300 feet.

You will join the Ride Maintenance Team, with benefits like vacation, medical options, 401K match, and free park entry. The position demands flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent requirement.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• State Ride Inspector certification within one year (training provided).
• 2–4 years mechanical experience; amusement/industrial setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily, weekly, monthly, and annual inspections of rides and related equipment.
• Carry out scheduled and unscheduled preventative maintenance and tests.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems; replace major components as needed.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and communicate ride status in writing.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Safety awareness

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Overview:

$28 / hour

Job Status/Type: Full-time, year-round

Position Level: Mid Level

Shift/Schedule Requirements: Ability to work various shifts and days including nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs.

Dorney Park is looking for mechanically inclined individuals to join our Ride Maintenance Team. As a Full-Time Ride Mechanic, you will be trained and certified to perform inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and annual rehabilitation of a variety of amusement rides and attractions. Amazing views on the park as climbing and working safely at various heights is an essential part of this job.

Benefits:

• 3 weeks paid vacation (6 sick days, 11 paid holidays)
• Several medical coverage options to fit your needs best
• 401K match
• FREE entry to ALL our parks and water parks!

Perks:

• Complimentary tickets for friends and family
• Discounts on food and park merchandise
• Full-time employee events and gatherings

Responsibilities:

Position responsibilities, after training, with supervision include but are not limited to:

• Performs daily, weekly, monthly, annual, and other required inspections of amusement rides and related equipment as assigned; taking corrective actions as issues are identified. Inspections are visual as well as auditory.
• Performs scheduled and unscheduled preventative maintenance, inspects, repairs and tests amusement rides and related equipment. This may include repairing or replacement of major components on a wide variety of mechanical devices.
• Help Trouble shoots a variety of mechanical, pneumatic & hydraulic systems and takes appropriate corrective actions with supervision.
• Maintains orderly and accurate records of all required inspections and work performed.
• Communicates the status of assigned rides both verbally and in written format.
• Reads, understands and applies information from manufacturer's manuals for service, repair and or component replacement.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety in assigned work area and performs all duties in compliance with Six Flags guidelines and requirements and reports all unsafe or unusual conditions to supervision.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• State Ride Inspector Certified within one year. Training provided.
• 2 to 4 years of mechanical experience. Industrial, auto or amusement setting experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic mechanical principles such as gear ratios, torque, proper use of common hand tools, common mechanical nomenclature, etc.
• Familiarity with common types of bearings, bushings, couplers, shafting and similar power transmission components.
• Demonstrable knowledge of the fundamental principles of either pneumatic systems or hydraulic systems; preferably both.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others in a fast paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Ability to work safely and effectively while elevated on ladders, platforms, or other structures at heights up to 300 feet above ground.
• Must have a valid PA driver’s license.

Cedar Fair Entertainment Company is an equal opportunity employer. A work permit may be required for associates under the age of 18. Applicants must be legally eligible for employment in the United States and in accordance with state laws. Cedar Fair also conducts background checks on all applicants 18 years of age and older.