Full Time Ride Mechanic - $34.00/HR

About the role

Perform maintenance, erection, repair, and troubleshooting of rides and attractions to ensure safe and efficient operation with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, erect, repair, and troubleshoot rides and attractions following Manufacturer and Engineering specifications.
• Perform daily inspections, maintenance, and repairs to ensure safe operation; notify management or Engineering of any hazards, defects, or ride/guest-related problems.
• Uphold OSHA Safety Standards, ride manufacturers' guidelines, and Six Flags Safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct winterization and winter maintenance of ride units and stations in the assigned area.
• Ensure rides are clean and visually compliant with manufacturer specifications and guest/management expectations.
• Maintain updated, accessible, and organized records and documentation daily.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of related experience.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Possess tools and equipment necessary to perform required duties.
• Proficient knowledge in one or more trades: mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, automotive, welding/fabrication, or small engine repair.
• Willingness to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, based on project and park needs.
• Ability to troubleshoot clearly, calmly, and safely in a fast-paced environment with guests, co-workers, and management present.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate vehicles (e.g., forklifts, golf carts, cars, trucks).

Physical Requirements

• Required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; occasionally sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision requirements: distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Normal to average corrective hearing.
• Must possess the mental and physical capacity to perform primary job duties, including climbing and working at heights up to and exceeding 150 feet.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme temperatures.
• Physical dexterity to operate hand tools and motor vehicles.
• Strong safety sensitivity and ability to work with various devices.

This is a safety-sensitive position.