Ride Mechanic

Kings Dominion; Doswell (VA); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 68.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

3 weeks paid vacation

Medical coverage options

401K match

Free entry to Six Flags parks

Maintenance appreciation week

Complimentary tickets for friends and

Descripción de la vacante

Kings Dominion in Doswell, VA is seeking a Ride Maintenance Mechanic to inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and rehabilitate a variety of amusement rides and attractions. You will maintain gearboxes, chains, sprockets, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, wire rope, hoists, brakes, pumps, and large bearings, with a strong emphasis on safe operation at height.

This full-time role requires 2–4 years of verified mechanical maintenance experience (amusement setting preferred), the ability to read blueprints,

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 18+ years old.
• 2–4 years of mechanical maintenance experience.
• Experience in amusement or industrial setting preferred.
• Knowledge of gearboxes and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.

Responsabilidades

• Perform daily, weekly, monthly, and annual inspections of rides and equipment.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Repair or replace major components such as gears, valves, hoses, and brakes.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Maintain accurate documentation of repairs and inspections.
• Read manuals and blueprints to service components.
• Work safely at heights and coordinate with teams.

Conocimientos

Mechanical maintenance

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Herramientas

Hand tools

Bearings & gears

Descripción del empleo

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.

• 3 weeks paid vacation (6 sick days, 8 paid holidays)
• Several medical coverage options to fit your needs best
• 401K match
• FREE entry to ALL Six Flags parks
• Yearly maintenance appreciate week celebration
• Complimentary tickets for friends and family
• Discounts on food and park merchandise
• Full-time employee events and gatherings

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 (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

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.
• 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.
• Carpentry experience a plus
• 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.