Ride Mechanic II

Carowinds; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical coverage options

401K match

Scholarships for maintenance staff

Free park entry for employee

Job summary

Carowinds in North Carolina seeks a dedicated Maintenance Technician to inspect, repair, and rehabilitate amusement rides and attractions. The role requires climbing and working at heights, following safety guidelines, and ensuring equipment is safe and compliant.

Candidates should have 4–6 years of mechanical maintenance experience, with at least 2 years on rides, and possess a high school diploma. This is a full-time position with varied shifts including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of control processors, components, and communication networks used in real-time industrial applications.
• Proficient at maintaining various rides and attractions; reads blueprints and technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily, weekly, monthly, annual inspections of amusement rides and related equipment and takes corrective actions.
• Troubleshoots mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems and takes corrective actions.
• Maintains records of repairs and inspections and submits paperwork to supervision.
• Communicates status of rides verbally and in writing.
• Maintains equipment in safe condition per codes, laws, and company policies.
• Reads manuals and blueprints for service and component replacement.

Skills

Control systems knowledge

Electrical & hydraulic basics

Blueprints reading

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

PLC systems

Job description

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

Performs inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and annual rehabilitation of a variety of different amusement rides and attractions, depending on level of employee. 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
• Maintenance-specific scholarships available
• FREE entry to ALL our parks and water parks!
• 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

Overview

Job Status/Type: Full time

Position Level: Level II

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

Performs inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and annual rehabilitation of a variety of different amusement rides and attractions, depending on level of employee. 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
• 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

Responsibilities

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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 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.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strong knowledge of control processors, components, and communication networks used in real-time industrial applications. Strong proficiency in developing and reading one-line diagrams, and technical documents. Proficient at maintaining various rides and attractions. Good judgment, decision making and problem-solving skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

License or Certification: Must meet location-specific requirements to work on specific rides and attractions. State or provincial certifications and/or licensing within if applicable in state. Valid driver’s license. Welding certification preferred.

Experience: Typically requires 4-6 years mechanical maintenance experience, including at least 2 years working on rides.

Equivalency: Directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the above requirements.