Railroad Engineer/Attendant

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free park entry for employee and guest

Guest tickets for friends and family

Merchandise discounts

Flexible scheduling

Dayforce Wallet

Biweekly pay

Job summary

Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, Texas is hiring for a Railroad Engineer/Attendant. This seasonal role offers $13.00 per hour with perks like free park entry for employees and guests, extra tickets for friends and family, merchandise discounts, flexible scheduling, and biweekly pay.

You will join a team to operate and oversee the Fiesta Texas Railroad, ensuring safety and great guest experiences through friendly, energetic service and reliable performance in all weather and park conditions.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced, vibrant team environment.
• Interest in diesel hydraulic drive systems or willingness to learn.
• Ability to meet physical demands (standing, walking, lifting) with/without accommodation.
• Clear vision and hearing while operating equipment under varying conditions.
• Friendly, outgoing personality and guest interaction skills.
• 1 year+ experience in rides/theme park work preferred but not required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and speaking.
• Available to work weekends/holidays/evenings, and adaptable to cross-training.

Responsibilities

• Provide superb guest-centered service in a high-volume setting.
• Assist guests with boarding, riding, and disembarking the locomotive and cars for safety.
• Perform all ride operation duties following Six Flags procedures.
• Contribute to guest satisfaction through enthusiasm and positive attitude.

Skills

Guest service

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Overview

Railroad Engineer/Attendant

Job Type: Seasonal

Pay Rate: $13.00 per hour

Category: Operations

Location: Six Flags Fiesta Texas, San Antonio, Texas

What we provide

This is a seasonal position at Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, TX. This position features competitive pay starting at $13 per hour, also comes with perks such as free entry to any Six Flags Park for all employees and a guest with each visit, additional complimentary tickets for friends and family, discounts off merchandise for all employees, flexible scheduling and Dayforce Wallet, and biweekly pay available.

Responsibilities

All Aboard! The Fiesta Texas Railroad will take you for a journey of a lifetime. When you hear that train whistle echoing through the park, you’ll know the Fiesta Texas Railroad is pulling into station! You will be a key part of a team, turning this classic style locomotive into a memorable experience for all ages. Your can‑do attitude inspires those around you to provide smiles, friendliness, and great service to your guests. You are passionate about our park, its history and potential. You do all you can to keep it clean, safe and operating smoothly. You are why we are Six Flags Fiesta Texas!

How you will do it

• Provide superb guest‑centered service in a high‑volume and fast‑paced environment.
• Ensure guest safety by assisting guests with boarding, riding, and disembarking the locomotive and passenger cars.
• Perform all aspects of ride operation in accordance with Six Flags’ procedures.
• Help drive our guest satisfaction results through positive, fun, and plentiful enthusiasm.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability and desire to work in a fast‑paced, vibrant team environment.
• General knowledge or willingness to learn various aspects of a diesel hydraulic drive system.
• Meet the physical demands of the job, including walking long distances, standing for long periods of time, lifting, working at heights, etc., with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to see and hear clearly while operating the locomotive during various weather and lighting conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Friendly, outgoing personality, and the desire to interact with guests to make their visit special.
• 1 year+ experience in rides, train operation, or theme park industry preferred, but not required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral formats.
• Be available to work most weekends and holidays, as well as evenings.
• Be flexible and adaptable to change, and willing to assist in other aspects of general ride operations, including cross‑training and learning other rides/attractions as required.
• Ability to work in all outdoor conditions for extended periods of time, and shorter periods in the engine, including high temperatures.
• Be willing to wear themed railroad costume/attire.

Other notes

• May perform other duties beyond scope of above as necessary to support the park as a whole.
• Reports to Ride Operations Leadership.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions, including high temperatures.