Rides Mechanic

Worlds of Fun; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage options

401K match

Free entry to all parks and waterparks

Complimentary tickets for friends and

Discounts on food and park merchandise

Job summary

Worlds of Fun in Kansas City, MO seeks a skilled Ride Mechanic to maintain and rehab amusement park rides including roller coasters and family attractions. You will inspect, repair and rehabilitate gearboxes, hydraulic systems, pneumatics and drive components while following safety protocols.

Responsibilities include lubrication, troubleshooting, blueprint-based work, documentation of safety checks, and coordinating with leadership.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills to communicate with management and staff.
• Knowledge of fall protection equipment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds for equipment installation and repair.
• Ability to read blueprints and drawings to interpret specifications.
• Attention to detail for up to 75% of work activities.
• Operate standard mechanical and hydraulic maintenance equipment and hand tools.
• Ability to pass a mandatory drug test per company policy.
• Ability to pass a background check per company policy (age 18+).
• Driver's License is required.

Responsibilities

• Responds to the requests of the Mechanical Lead, Foreman or General Foreman and the Manager of Ride Maintenance as assigned.
• Properly lubricates all park rides.
• Performs mechanical work from blueprints, drawings or verbal instructions using a variety of tools and measuring instruments.
• Selects materials needed for the work.
• Inspects all mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic aspects for safe operation throughout the park rides.
• Communicates safety concerns to supervisor and makes necessary repairs.
• Logs and documents all safety checks and repairs.
• Provides guest service according to company standards when interacting with guests or subordinates.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety in the work area and complies with safety guidelines.
• Meets scheduling availability including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Adheres to attendance and conduct policies.
• Willingness to perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Fall protection knowledge

Lifting up to 100 pounds

Blueprint reading

Detail orientation

Operate equipment and tools

Pass drug test

Background check

Driver's License

Job description

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

Joining our Ride Mechanic maintenance team at Worlds of Fun means you will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient upkeep of our amusement park rides, including roller coasters and flat family rides. You’ll perform inspections, general maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and annual rehabilitation of a variety of different amusement rides and attractions. Areas of responsibility include maintenance of gearboxes, chains, sprockets, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, wire rope, hoists, brakes, pumps, and large bearings.

• Several medical coverage options to fit your needs best
• 401K match
• FREE entry to ALL our parks and water parks
• Complimentary tickets for friends and family
• Discounts on food and park merchandise

Overview:

Job Status/Type: Full-time, year-round

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

Joining our Ride Mechanic maintenance team at Worlds of Fun means you will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient upkeep of our amusement park rides, including roller coasters and flat family rides. You’ll perform inspections, general maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and annual rehabilitation of a variety of different amusement rides and attractions. Areas of responsibility include maintenance of gearboxes, chains, sprockets, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, wire rope, hoists, brakes, pumps, and large bearings.

Benefits:

• Several medical coverage options to fit your needs best
• 401K match
• FREE entry to ALL our parks and water parks

Perks:

• Complimentary tickets for friends and family
• Discounts on food and park merchandise

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

• Responds to the requests of the Mechanical Lead, Foreman or General Foreman and the Manager of Ride Maintenance as assigned.
• Properly lubricates all park rides.
• From blueprints, drawings, models or verbal instructions, general mechanical work is performed using a variety of hand and power tools and standard measuring instruments.
• Makes standard shop computations relating to dimension of work. Selects materials necessary for the work.
• Through walking and climbing along all areas of the park's rides, inspects all mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic aspects through visual and auditory observations to ensure safe and proper operation. Also inspects the structures of all steel coasters .
• Communicates concerns to supervisor and/or, using own judgment, makes necessary repairs. Logs and documents all safety checks and repairs.
• Provides guest service according to Company standards when serving the guest or working with subordinates, including initiating guest interactions, answering questions and giving directions .
• Maintains cleanliness and safety in assigned work area and performs all duties in compliance with Company Safety guidelines and requirements and reports all unsafe or unusual conditions to supervision.
• Meets scheduling availability requirements, including nights, weekends, and holiday periods to meet business needs.
• Meets Company's attendance requirements as outlined in Cedar Fair's attendance policies.
• Adheres to Company's Rules of Conduct including specific costuming and grooming standards as outlined in Employee
• Guidelines and other park/division specific policies and procedures.
• Varied shifts .
• Possible exposure to fiberglass dust, welding materials, oxygen, acetylene, propane, cleaning solvents, and paint fumes.
• Possible exposure to gasoline and other petroleum products
• Walking and standing on concrete and asphalt for extended periods of time.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

Q ualifications:

• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate not only with senior management but also with seasonal employees in resolving problems. Communicates with individuals both inside and outside the company.
• Ability to become familiar with and use fall protection equipment.
• Ability to lift and carry 100 pounds in the repair or installation of equipment.
• Ability to read materials (including blueprints and drawings) to interpret and analyze content.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to 75% of work activities.
• Requires ability to operate:
  • Standard mechanical and hydraulic maintenance equipment and hand tools
  • Vehicles
  • Ladders
  • Measuring equipment
  • Park rides
  • Telephones
  • Hand- held two-way radios
  • Manlift/forklift
• Ability to pass a mandatory (or random) drug test, per Company policy, unless prohibited by state or provincial law
• Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, DMV, previous employment, education and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law.
• Driver's License