Theme Park Ride Mechanic & Refurb Specialist

Six Flags St. Louis LLC; Allenton (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Flags St. Louis LLC seeks a Maintenance Technician to keep park rides, machinery, and equipment operating safely and reliably. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and working in an outdoor, dynamic setting to deliver a smooth guest experience.

The position requires performing inspections, refurbishments, repairs, and preventive maintenance with a strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or with a team in varying weather and heights.

Qualifications

• Proficient in two or more trades (e.g., mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, carpentry)
• Strong troubleshooting skills under time-sensitive conditions
• Ability to work safely outdoors, at heights, and lift up to 100 lbs

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed inspections of rides and attractions to ensure safe operation and compliance with standards
• Carry out rehab work on rides incl. refurbishments and system upgrades
• Maintain, erect, repair, and troubleshoot rides using approved procedures
• Visually inspect and listen to equipment to locate malfunctions or wear
• Remove/replace worn parts using hand and power tools following safety guidelines
• Perform routine preventative maintenance to minimize downtime
• Keep daily maintenance logs and detailed records of work performed

Skills

Mechanical

Electrical

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Welding

Carpentry

Job description

Six Flags St. Louis LLC seeks a Maintenance Technician to keep park rides, machinery, and equipment operating safely and reliably. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and working in an outdoor, dynamic setting to deliver a smooth guest experience.

The position requires performing inspections, refurbishments, repairs, and preventive maintenance with a strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or with a team in varying weather and heights.