Ride Mechanic II - Night & Weekend Shifts, Free Park Access

Carowinds; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation (3 weeks)

Sick days (6)

Paid holidays (8)

Medical coverage options

401K match

Scholarships available

Free park entry for employee

Discounts on food and merchandise

Employee events

Job summary

Carowinds in Charlotte, NC seeks a Full-time Ride Maintenance Technician (Level II) to inspect, troubleshoot, and rehabilitate amusement rides and attractions. You will maintain gearboxes, chains, hydraulics, pneumatics, and safety-critical components, with exposure to heights and variable shifts including nights and holidays.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years of mechanical maintenance experience, including work on rides, plus a valid driver's license and welding certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• Welding certification preferred.
• 4–6 years mechanical maintenance experience, including 2 years on rides.

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.
• Troubleshoots mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems and takes appropriate corrective actions.
• Maintains all required inspections and work records and submits paperwork to supervision in a timely manner.
• Communicates the status of assigned rides both verbally and in written format.
• Maintains equipment to safe and ready condition according to codes, laws, and company policies.
• Reads manuals and blueprints; completes proper documentation as required.
• Interacts with supervisors, managers, staff, guests, vendors, contractors, inspectors, etc.
• Provides guest service according to Six Flags standards when serving guests.
• Keeps work area clean and safe and reports unsafe conditions.
• Meets scheduling availability including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Adheres to attendance and conduct policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Control systems

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Maintenance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Carowinds in Charlotte, NC seeks a Full-time Ride Maintenance Technician (Level II) to inspect, troubleshoot, and rehabilitate amusement rides and attractions. You will maintain gearboxes, chains, hydraulics, pneumatics, and safety-critical components, with exposure to heights and variable shifts including nights and holidays.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years of mechanical maintenance experience, including work on rides, plus a valid driver's license and welding certification preferred.