Maintenance Mechanic

About the role

Dorney Park is looking for mechanically inclined individuals to join our Ride Maintenance Team. As a Full-Time Ride Mechanic, you will be trained and certified to perform inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and annual rehabilitation of a variety of amusement rides and attractions. Amazing views on the park as climbing and working safely at various heights is an essential part of this job. This is a full-time, year-round, mid-level position.

Pay

$28 per hour

Schedule

• Full-time, year-round
• Ability to work various shifts and days including nights, weekends, and holiday periods to meet business needs

Benefits

• 3 weeks paid vacation (6 sick days, 11 paid holidays)
• Several medical coverage options
• 401K match
• Free entry to ALL Six Flags parks and water parks
• Complimentary tickets for friends and family
• Discounts on food and park merchandise
• Full-time employee events and gatherings

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. Inspections are visual as well as auditory.
• Performs scheduled and unscheduled preventative maintenance, inspects, repairs and tests amusement rides and related equipment. This may include repairing or replacement of major components on a wide variety of mechanical devices.
• Troubleshoots a variety of mechanical, pneumatic & hydraulic systems and takes appropriate corrective actions with supervision.
• Maintains orderly and accurate records of all required inspections and work performed.
• Communicates the status of assigned rides both verbally and in written format.
• Reads, understands and applies information from manufacturer's manuals for service, repair and or component replacement.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety in assigned work area and performs all duties in compliance with Six Flags guidelines and requirements and reports all unsafe or unusual conditions to supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• State Ride Inspector Certified within one year (training provided)
• 2 to 4 years of mechanical experience
• Industrial, auto or amusement setting experience preferred
• Working knowledge of basic mechanical principles such as gear ratios, torque, proper use of common hand tools, common mechanical nomenclature, etc.
• Familiarity with common types of bearings, bushings, couplers, shafting and similar power transmission components
• Demonstrable knowledge of the fundamental principles of either pneumatic systems or hydraulic systems; preferably both
• Ability to work cooperatively with others in a fast paced and sometimes stressful environment
• Ability to work safely and effectively while elevated on ladders, platforms, or other structures at heights up to 300 feet above ground
• Must have a valid PA driver's license