Ride Technician - Full Time, SeaWorld San Diego

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 42,051 - 59,891; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K Retirement plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment in San Diego is looking for a Ride Technician to inspect, maintain, and repair attractions. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 3 years of related experience, possess a valid California driver's license, and bring their own tools.

This role requires flexibility, as shifts will include nights and weekends, and will demand strong mechanical and customer service skills. Benefits are inclusive, offering medical insurance, paid time off, and park discounts.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years related experience.
• Able to complete the Company Vehicle Driver Training class.
• Strong written/verbal communication skills; able to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, install and repair rides and attractions.
• Perform daily inspections on rides and attractions.
• Disassemble motors and their controls.

Skills

Customer service

Mechanical skills

Mathematical skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

At SeaWorld, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard‑working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Join us and play an important part on our incredible team!

Ride Technician

SeaWorld is a place of thrills, fun and positive, lasting memories. And that’s just what it’s like to work here! As a key member of our team, you’ll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If you’re dedicated, dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service, this is place for you!

What You Get To Do

As a Ride Technician, you’ll inspect, maintain, install and repair rides and attractions. Repairs and inspects elevators and moving walkways in the park. Enthusiastically represents SeaWorld by displaying a positive attitude, high level of energy and commitment to quality throughout all aspects of the job.

• Ensures excellent customer service by responding to customer requirements, expectations and needs.
• Performs daily inspections on rides, attractions, elevators and moving walkways.
• Disassembles motors and their controls.
• Works on computer controlled equipment.
• Fills out inspection and work order forms and cleans ride areas.
• Uses, stores and disposes paint, oil, solvents and other chemicals.
• Uses micrometer, calipers, volt ohmmeters and other precise measuring devices.
• Works on and around high pressure hydraulic systems.
• Maintains and repairs gears, gearboxes and gear motors.
• Works with PLC programmable controllers.
• Disassembles and overhauls hydraulic power units, accumulators, and associated system controls.
• Works with low voltage electrical systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

What It Takes To Succeed

• A minimum of 3 years related experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Must have and maintain a valid California driver’s license; out of state residents, active military, their dependents and students, are required to have a valid driver’s license from their state of residency and provide a copy of the DMV report.
• Tool Ownership and Storage: Candidates for this position are required to provide their own set of tools and a secure storage solution for these tools.
• Able to complete the Company Vehicle Driver Training class and obtain a SWC driver’s license.
• Able to positively interact with guests and co-workers of all ages, different ethnic/cultural backgrounds and/or language and individuals with special needs.
• Know proper use of hand tools.
• Able to work on compressors, air dryers, pneumatic valves, controls and other pneumatic systems.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Able to work with equipment at high elevations.
• Able to pass a maintenance certification exam on all rides that are maintained; must be able to pass an annual quality assurance examination or audit.
• Strong mathematical skill; add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; compute rate, ratio, percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Strong written/verbal communication skills; able to read, write and speak English.

Availability

• Will be assigned to work night shift for a full month
• Flexibility to work varying shifts including weekends, holidays, early mornings & late evenings.

Compensation: 37.00 USD Hourly

The Perks Of The Position

• Paid Time Off
• Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
• Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement plan
• Voluntary Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Assistance Plan

EEO Employer

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.