Ride Mechanic $34.00/Hr

Six Flags Corp; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Flags Corp is seeking a Ride Maintenance Technician to maintain, repair, and troubleshoot rides and attractions, ensuring safe and efficient operation with minimal supervision. The role includes daily inspections, winterization, and strict adherence to OSHA and manufacturer safety standards.

The position requires 1–2 years of related experience, the ability to work in a team, and the use of appropriate tools and equipment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of related experience.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Possess tools and equipment to perform required duties.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, erect, repair, and troubleshoot rides and attractions per manufacturer and Engineering specifications to ensure safe and efficient operation with minimum supervision.
• Perform daily inspections, maintenance, and repair for safe operation in the assigned area; notify management or Engineering of hazards, defects, or problems.
• Maintain OSHA safety standards, ride manufacturer and Safety policies and procedures of Six Flags.
• Conduct winterization and winter maintenance of ride units and stations in the assigned area.
• Ensure rides are clean and visually compliant with specs and guest/management expectations.
• Keep records and documentation updated daily, accessible and organized.
• Perform all other duties as required.

Skills

Mechanical

Electrical

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Welding

Job description

• Maintain, erect, repair, and troubleshoot rides and attractions, following manufacturer and Engineering specifications to ensure their safe and efficient operation with minimum supervision.
• Perform daily inspections, maintenance, and repair of rides and attractions for safe operation utilities in the assigned area and notify management and or Engineering of any hazards, defects, and ride or Guest related problems that may endanger the Guest, Staff and the general public.
• Maintain OSHA safety standards, ride manufacturers, and Safety policies and procedures of Six Flags.
• Conduct winterization and winter maintenance of ride units and stations in assigned area.
• Ensure that all rides are clean and visually in compliance with manufacturer’s specifications, and the expectations of our Guests and management team.
• Keep all records and documentation updated daily, accessible and organized.
• Perform all other duties as required.

• Must have 1-2 years of related experience and be able to work well in team environment.
• Must have tools and equipment to perform required duties and skills as defined above.
• Possess skills and proficient knowledge in one or more trades, from the following: mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, automotive, and/or welding/fabricate on and small engine repair.
• Will be required to work various shifts as project and park needs dictate, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to troubleshoot clearly, calmly and safely in the presence of Guests, co-workers, and park management in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver’s license and be able to operate vehicles (including but not limited to forklifts, golf carts, cars, trucks).

Physical Requirements

• Required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms, occasionally required to sit, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear, smell, and may frequently lift and/or move 100 pounds. Specific vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus required. Normal to average corrective hearing.
• 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. Must be able to work outdoors in extreme temperatures. Must possess the physical dexterity to operate hand tools and motor vehicles.
• Must possess strong safety sensitivity & ability to work with many different types of devices.

Safety Sensitive Position