Ride Mechanic

Great Escape Parks; Town of Queensbury (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k with company match

Paid Time Off

Discounts to local attractions

Exclusive employee events

Job summary

Great Escape is seeking an Industrial Ride Mechanic to service and maintain diverse amusement ride structures, vehicles, and components. The role focuses on diagnosing issues, performing scheduled maintenance, and implementing repairs to keep attractions safe and reliable.

The ideal candidate will read manuals and blueprints, document work, and communicate effectively with supervisors, staff, guests, and inspectors while adhering to Six Flags safety guidelines and park policies.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and interpret mechanical, hydraulic and electrical diagrams.
• Experience maintaining amusement rides or related equipment preferred.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to work in high places.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections of amusement rides and related equipment.
• Troubleshoots mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Maintains accurate repair and inspection documentation.
• Communicates ride status verbally and in writing.
• Ensures equipment is safe and compliant with codes and policies.
• Reads and applies information from manuals and blueprints.

Skills

Mechanical Systems

Electrical Systems

Hydraulics

Troubleshooting

Blueprint Reading

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Industrial Ride Mechanic to join our team at the Great Escape. The ideal candidate will provide proficient technical services on a variety of ride structures, vehicles, and related components to ensure optimal safety, performance, and reliability of amusement park attractions. This role involves diagnosing mechanical issues, performing scheduled maintenance, and implementing repairs to keep our rides safe, and in excellent working condition.

Specific Job Duties

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 positively 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.
• Meets Six Flag's attendance requirements as outlined in Six Flag's attendance policies.
• Adheres to Six Flag's 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 by management

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong proficiency in developing and reading one-line diagrams, and technical documents.
• Proficient at maintaining various rides and attractions.
• Uses good judgment, decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• People that are able to work independently and troubleshoot equipment
• Should possess practical skill and proficient knowledge in two or more trades, such as: mechanical, electrical, electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, carpentry, welding and small combustion engine repair and maintenance
• Must be able to trouble-shoot clearly, calmly and safely in the presence of Guests and fellow Team Members

Minimum Qualifications

• 18 years or older
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must meet location-specific requirements to work on specific rides and attractions. State or provincial certifications and/or licensing within if applicable in state.
• Welding certification preferred.
• Should have strong mechanical, electrical & hydraulic experience
• Must possess strong safety sensitivity & ability to work with many different types of mechanical devises
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Must possess the mental and physical capacities necessary to perform the primary job duties, including climbing and working at heights up to and in excess of 150ft., crawling and working in confined spaces and lifting up to 100 lbs.
• Must be able to work outdoors in extreme temperatures.
• Must possess the physical dexterity to operate hand tools and motor vehicles
• Must have tools and equipment to perform required duties and tasks as assigned
• Must possess a valid NYS Driver's License

Why Work with Us?

• Comprehensive benefits package including
  • Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision
  • Retirement Plan: 401k with company match
  • Paid Time Off
• Non-Exempt: Overtime pay eligible
• Discounts to local attractions!
• Exclusive employee parties and events for you and your family
• Pay Rate: $22.00- $27.00/hr based on experience.