Ride Maintenance Technician

Herschend Family Entertainment Co.; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, GA is seeking a Ride Maintenance Technician to oversee the upkeep of more than 40 rides and attractions. You will perform inspections, preventive maintenance, and timely repairs to keep operations safe when the park is open.

As a safety‑conscious self‑starter, you’ll diagnose issues using manuals and schematics, document actions, and coordinate downtime responses. Candidates should be proficient with hands tools, hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, and

Qualifications

• Technical training or mechanical aptitude with hands‑on experience.
• Ability to read safety rules, operating instructions, and write routine reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily to annual inspections and preventive maintenance on rides.
• Respond to ride downtime and perform repairs.
• Diagnose system failures and take corrective action.
• Document inspections and repairs in maintenance logs.
• Ensure rides are ready for daily operation with proper tagging.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Tools proficiency

English literacy

Education

Technical training

Tools

Torque wrenches

Hydraulic/pneumatic schematics

Job description

Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, GA is seeking a Ride Maintenance Technician to oversee the upkeep of more than 40 rides and attractions. You will perform inspections, preventive maintenance, and timely repairs to keep operations safe when the park is open.

As a safety‑conscious self‑starter, you’ll diagnose issues using manuals and schematics, document actions, and coordinate downtime responses. Candidates should be proficient with hands tools, hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, and