Mechanical 3

Visit Hershey & Harrisburg; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Hersheypark admission

Health/dental/vision coverage

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company is seeking a Full-Time Ride Mechanic to maintain and repair mechanical components of park rides at Hersheypark. The role requires hands-on expertise in trades, blueprint reading, and adherence to safety standards.

Includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and free Hersheypark admission, with a union-based schedule. Candidates must meet physical and safety requirements and be able to work flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical trades and ability to read blueprints preferred.
• Trade experience in mechanical trades (3+ years) or Vo-Tech/trade school training considered for part of experience.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug test and post-offer physical.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, service, and rebuild mechanical components of rides to meet safety and performance standards.
• Assist with ride inspections.
• Assist in ordering materials for projects and jobs.
• Provide quality workmanship in a timely manner.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Assist other mechanics with Hersheypark operations as required.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Blueprints reading

Hand tools

Hydraulics, pneumatics

Basic computer knowledge

Confidential information safeguard

Education

Vo-Tech or trade school training

Tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Hersheypark amusement park spans 121-acres, and welcomes guests to experience Hersheypark Happy all year long! As the largest amusement park in Pennsylvania, Hersheypark is home to more than 70 rides including 15 coasters and 20+ kiddie rides, as well as a zoo, and an entire water park.
Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company (HE&R) is an award-winning entertainment & hospitality organization with properties including: Hersheypark, The Hotel Hershey, Hershey Lodge, Giant Center, Restaurants, and more. Our team members share a common goal of upholding the legacy of our founder, Milton S. Hershey, while striving to live by our company's Core Values: Devoted to the Legacy, Selfless Spirit of Service, Team Focused, and Respectful of Others. Hershey Entertainment & Resorts is committed to cultivating diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce, marketplace, and community, and is proud to help fulfill the dream of our founder by providing value to Milton Hershey School.
As a Full-Time Team Member, you will enjoy sweet perks like FREE admission to Hersheypark, discounts, and more as soon as you receive your Employee ID! Your total compensation consists not only of the wage that you are paid, but also includes Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage beginning the first day of the next month after you begin working, 401K Contribution, paid time off, and so much more!

Job Duties (Duties marked with an asterisk are essential functions of this job):

• Responsible for installing, maintaining, servicing, and rebuilding mechanical pieces of equipment and rides to sustain specified safety and performance standards*
• Assist with ride inspections*
• Assist in ordering materials for projects/jobs*
• Provide good workmanship in a timely manner*
• Follow all safety policies and procedures*
• Assist other mechanics with any aspect of Hersheypark operations, as required

Qualifications

• Must be at 18 years of age or older.
• Valid Driver’s License and the ability to operate a manual transmission
• Three (3) years verifiable trade experience with the mechanical trades (Vo-Tech or trade school training will be considered for one (1) year of work experience).
• This position is designated as Safety Sensitive and requires successful completion and passing of a pre-employment drug test.
• This position requires successful completion and passing of the post-offer employment physical exam.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Good communication skills and teamwork approach
• Ability to work with minimal direction and supervision
• Basic knowledge of reading blueprints, sketches, and ability to follow manufacturer’s specifications is preferred
• Thorough knowledge of equipment used in support of the mechanical trade
• Working knowledge of fasteners, bearings, and hand tools
• Must have the ability to safeguard confidential information
• Ability to pass a trade aptitude test
• Hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic computer knowledge.

Job Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Ability to conform to all working conditions
• Physical requirements include standing, bending, sitting, walking, lifting, and communicating
• Must be able to lift up to 80 lbs. safely
• Must be able to work flexible hours including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet operational demands
• Must be able to work at heights in excess of 300 feet
• Must be able to work in combination of indoor and outdoor weather and temperature conditions
• This is a Union position and the work schedule will be based on union seniority. Candidates must be able to meet scheduled requirements, which will most likely require evening and weekend hours.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Hershey Entertainment and Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer