Ride Carpenter/Mechanic

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation; Doswell (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FREE entry to ALL Six Flags parks

Yearly maintenance appreciation week

Complimentary tickets for friends and/

Discounts on food and park merchandise

Full-time employee events and Gather

Job summary

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is seeking a Ride Maintenance Mechanic to inspect, troubleshoot, and rehabilitate amusement rides and attractions. You will maintain gearboxes, chains, hydraulics, pneumatics, wire rope, and bearings, with climbing work at heights up to 300 feet.

Responsibilities include scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, documenting inspections, and ensuring safety compliance. The role requires 2–4 years of maintenance experience, coaster carpentry preferred, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 2–4 years of verifiable mechanical maintenance experience.
• Coaster carpentry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of gear ratios, torque and use of common hand tools.
• Familiarity with bearings, bushings, couplers, shafting and power transmission components.
• Knowledge of pneumatic or hydraulic systems; preferably both.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Able to work safely at heights up to 300 feet.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Valid State Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily, weekly, monthly, and annual inspections of rides and equipment, addressing issues.
• Perform preventative maintenance, repair or replace major components (gears, hydraulics, hoses, brakes).
• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems and take corrective actions.
• Keep accurate repair records and inspection logs and submit paperwork timely.
• Work safely and coordinate with others to achieve desired results.
• Read and apply manufacturer manuals and blueprints for service or component replacement.
• Provide guest service according to Six Flags standards when assisting guests and staff.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Equipment inspection

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Guest service

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Bearings & gears

Job description

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.
• Valid State Driver's License required.