Regular Full-Time
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation · Allentown, PA · 1 mo ago
OTHR$28/hrFull-time
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.
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.
- Helps troubleshoot 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, reporting all unsafe or unusual conditions to supervision.
Requirements
- 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.
Skills
- Working knowledge of basic mechanical principles such as gear ratios, torque, proper use of common hand tools, and common mechanical nomenclature.
- Familiarity with bearings, bushings, couplers, shafting, and similar power‑transmission components.
- Demonstrable knowledge of fundamental pneumatic and/or hydraulic system principles, 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.
- Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
Benefits
- 3 weeks paid vacation (6 sick days, 11 paid holidays)
- Several medical coverage options to fit your needs best
- 401K match
- FREE entry to all parks and water parks
- Complimentary tickets for friends and family
- Discounts on food and park merchandise
- Full‑time employee events and gatherings