Ride Mechanic

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor- LA; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks PTO + holidays

Medical, dental & vision

401K match

Scholarships

Free park entry

Job summary

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor- LA in Santa Clara, CA seeks an Electronics Technician to perform inspections and maintenance on amusement rides and related equipment. This entry to mid-level role offers full-time, year-round employment with shift flexibility, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, maintaining detailed records, and ensuring safety standards.

Qualifications

• Requires a vocational diploma in mechanical/industrial maintenance with at least 1 year of mechanical maintenance experience.
• Forklift and man lift certifications are required.
• Must be at least 18 years old and able to work heights up to 250 ft.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections of amusement rides and equipment, completing corrective actions as needed.
• Troubleshoots mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Maintains accurate repair and inspection documentation and submits paperwork timely.
• Communicates ride status verbally and in writing.
• Maintains equipment in safe condition per codes, policies, and best practices.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Ride maintenance

Safety compliance

Documentation

Education

Vocational diploma in mechanical/industrial maintenance

Tools

Forklift certification

Man lift certification

Job description

Electronics Technician – Santa Clara, California

Location: Santa Clara, California

Salary Details

Level 1: $34.50/hr.; Level 2: $39/hr.; Level 3: $44/hr.

Job Status/Type: Full-time, year-round

Position Level: Entry to Mid-Level

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

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.
• Troubleshoots 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.
• Communicates the status of assigned rides both verbally and in written format.
• Maintains all assigned equipment in a safe and ready condition according to all applicable codes, laws, rules, company policies, and best practices.
• Reads, understands, and applies information from manufacturer’s manuals for service, repair and or component replacement. Accurately reads blueprints (mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic). Completes proper documentation as required.
• Interacts with and communicates with various groups and individuals, such as the immediate supervisor, other Park managers and staff, co-workers, guests, vendors, contractors, inspectors, etc.
• Provides guest service according to Six Flags standards when serving the guest, including initiating guest interactions, answering questions, and giving directions.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety in assigned work area and performs all duties in compliance with Six Flags safety guidelines and requirements and reports all unsafe or unusual conditions to supervisor.
• Meets scheduling availability requirements, including nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs.
• Adheres to Six Flags code of conduct including costuming and grooming standards as outlined in employees’ Guidelines and other park/division specific policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Requires a vocational diploma in mechanical/industrial maintenance supplemented by a minimum of one year of experience in mechanical maintenance for a Level 1 Ride Mechanic, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Requires forklift and man lift certifications.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be comfortable working at heights up to 250ft.
• Ability to pass a mandatory (or random) drug test, per Company policy, unless prohibited by state or provincial law.
• Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, DMV, previous employment, education and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law.

Benefits

• 3 weeks paid PTO which increases with seniority (6 sick days, 11 paid holidays)
• Multiple medical coverage options to fit your needs, along with dental & vision coverage
• 401K match
• Maintenance-specific scholarships available
• FREE entry to ALL our parks and water parks!

Perks

• Yearly maintenance appreciation week celebration
• Complimentary tickets for friends and family
• Discounts on food and park merchandise
• Full-time and part-time employee events and gatherings, and more!