Ride Carpenter/Mechanic

Kings Dominion; Doswell (VA); Presencial; USD 37.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid vacation

Medical coverage options

401K match

Free park entry

Descripción de la vacante

Six Flags Corp in Doswell, VA is seeking a Ride Maintenance Mechanic responsible for inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and rehabilitation of amusement rides and attractions. The role requires climbing and working safely at heights, and shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits include paid vacation, sick days, holidays, medical options, 401K match, and free park entry. The hourly rate is $27.00–$29.00, with a potential bonus up to 5% and standard benefits.

Formación

• 2–4 years of verifiable experience in mechanical maintenance, preferably in amusement settings.
• Ability to read and apply manufacturer manuals and blueprints (mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic).
• Coaster carpentry experience is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Perform inspections of amusement rides and related equipment (daily, weekly, monthly, annual).
• Perform preventative maintenance, repairs and tests of rides and equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems and take corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate records of all repairs and inspections and submit paperwork timely.
• Work safely at heights and coordinate with others to achieve results.
• Provide guest service in line with Six Flags standards.

Conocimientos

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Blueprints reading

Safety awareness

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Herramientas

Hand tools

Descripción del empleo

Overview:

Job Status/Type: Full-time

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

The Ride Maintenance Mechanic performs inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and annual rehabilitation of a variety of different amusement rides and attractions. Areas of responsibility include (but are not limited to) maintenance of: gearboxes, chains, sprockets, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, wire rope, hoists, brakes, pumps, and large bearings. Climbing and working safely at height is an essential part of this job.

Benefits:

• 3 weeks paid vacation plus (6 sick days, 8 paid holidays)
• Several medical coverage options to fit your needs best
• 401K match
• FREE entry to ALL Six Flags parks

Perks:

• Yearly maintenance appreciate week celebration
• Complimentary tickets for friends and family
• Discounts on food and park merchandise
• Full-time employee events and gatherings

The estimated hourly rate for this full-time role is $27.00 - $29.00. In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for an annual performance-based bonus up to 5% and our standard benefits package, including health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Responsibilities:

• 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 repair or replacement of major components such as hydraulic cylinders, gears, chains, sprockets, pneumatic cylinders, hoses, brakes, clutches, wheels, bearings, gearboxes, springs, or a wide variety of other mechanical devices.
• Trouble shoots a variety of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems and takes appropriate corrective actions.
• Properly follows all repair procedures and maintains accurate documentation of all repairs. Maintains orderly and accurate records of all required inspections and work performed, and submits required paperwork to supervision in a timely manner.
• Maintains all assigned equipment in a safe and ready condition according to all applicable codes, laws, rules, company policies, and best practices. Works safely and efficiently on all assigned tasks, coordinates with other as necessary to achieve desired results.
• Reads, understands and applies information from manufacturer's manuals for service, repair and or component replacement. Accurately reads blue prints (mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic).
• Provides guest service according to Six Flags' standards when serving the guest or working with subordinates, including initiating guest interactions, answering questions and giving directions.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 2 to 4 years of verifiable experience in mechanical maintenance, preferably in an industrial or amusement setting.
• Coaster carpentry 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.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs.
• ValidState Driver's License required.