Ride Mechanic - Full-time

Six Flags New England; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Flags New England in Hartford, CT is seeking a Full-time Ride Mechanic to inspect, rehab, maintain, erect, repair, and troubleshoot various ride systems. The role emphasizes safety, guest satisfaction, and teamwork in a high-energy park environment.

The position starts at $22.50/hour and requires lifting up to 50 lbs, working at heights, and availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays. Pre-employment background screening is required.

Qualifications

• Experience as a mechanic
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Focus on safety
• Sense of fun
• Friendly, outgoing personality and ability to address guest concerns
• Willingness to work in a high performance team environment
• 18 years old or older with a valid driver's license
• Able to work at heights over 200 feet
• Able to lift 50 lbs. without difficulty
• Willing to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Able to meet the physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, including lifting, bending, standing for long periods of time, climbing, etc.
• Able to successfully complete pre-employment background screening

Responsibilities

• Performing daily inspections of assigned rides and attractions to ensure the safe operation of all units
• Communicating with Maintenance and Operations Management on ride and attraction downtime
• Performing rehab work on theme park rides and attractions
• Maintaining, erecting, repairing, and troubleshooting various theme park rides and attractions
• Visually inspecting and listening to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions
• Removing and/or replacing worn or defective parts using hand and/or power tools
• Performing routine preventative maintenance on various equipment including rides and attractions
• Tracking inspections and repairs in Maximo; Keeping accurate logs and records of routine and preventative maintenance work performed
• Complying with ride manufacturer guidelines and state regulations

Skills

Experience as a mechanic

Strong work ethic

Focus on safety

Sense of fun

Friendly, outgoing personality

Team oriented

Age 18+ with valid driver’s license

Work at heights over 200 feet

Lift 50 lbs

Flexible schedule

Physical endurance

Pre-employment background screening

Job description

With a culture built on safety, service, fun and friendliness, integrity, innovation, and results orientation, our mission at Six Flags New England is to create fun and thrills for all ages. As a Full-time Ride Mechanic at The Thrill Capital of New England you'll: perform daily inspections of assigned rides and attractions, perform rehab work on theme park rides and attractions, and maintain, erect, repair, and troubleshoot various theme park rides and attractions.

Position is hourly, starting at $22.50/hour.

Overview

With a culture built on safety, service, fun and friendliness, integrity, innovation, and results orientation, our mission at Six Flags New England is to create fun and thrills for all ages. As a Full-time Ride Mechanic at The Thrill Capital of New England you'll: perform daily inspections of assigned rides and attractions, perform rehab work on theme park rides and attractions, and maintain, erect, repair, and troubleshoot various theme park rides and attractions.

Position is hourly, starting at $22.50/hour.

Responsibilities

• Performing daily inspections of assigned rides and attractions to ensure the safe operation of all units
• Communicating with Maintenance and Operations Management on ride and attraction downtime
• Performing rehab work on theme park rides and attractions
• Maintaining, erecting, repairing, and troubleshooting various theme park rides and attractions
• Visually inspecting and listening to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions
• Removing and/or replacing worn or defective parts using hand and/or power tools
• Performing routine preventative maintenance on various equipment including rides and attractions
• Tracking inspections and repairs in Maximo; Keeping accurate logs and records of routine and preventative maintenance work performed
• Complying with ride manufacturer guidelines and state regulations

Qualifications

• Experience as a mechanic
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Focus on safety
• Sense of fun
• Friendly, outgoing personality and ability to address guest concerns
• Willingness to work in a high performance team environment
• 18 years old or older with a valid driver's license
• Able to work at heights over 200 feet
• Able to lift 50 lbs. without difficulty
• Willing to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Able to meet the physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, including lifting, bending, standing for long periods of time, climbing, etc.
• Able to successfully complete pre-employment background screening