Ride Mechanic, Full-Time

About the role

As a Full-Time Ride Mechanic at Dorney Park, you will be responsible for inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a variety of amusement rides and attractions.

Responsibilities

- Perform daily, weekly, monthly, and annual inspections of amusement rides and related equipment. - Conduct scheduled and unscheduled preventative maintenance, repairs, and tests on rides and equipment. - Troubleshoot and take appropriate corrective actions on mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. - Maintain accurate records of inspections and work performed. - Communicate ride statuses verbally and in writing. - Apply information from manufacturer's manuals for service, repair, and component replacement. - Ensure cleanliness and safety in assigned areas and report unsafe conditions.

Requirements

- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent. - At least 18 years old. - State Ride Inspector Certification within one year, provided through training. - 2 to 4 years of mechanical experience, preferably in industrial, automotive, or amusement settings. - Knowledge of basic mechanical principles, including gear ratios, torque, and common hand tools. - Familiarity with bearings, bushings, couplers, shafting, and similar power transmission components. - Understanding of pneumatic and/or hydraulic systems, ideally both. - Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment. - Ability to work safely at heights up to 300 feet above ground. - Valid PA driver’s license.

Qualifications

- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent. - At least 18 years old. - State Ride Inspector Certification within one year, provided through training. - 2 to 4 years of mechanical experience, preferably in industrial, automotive, or amusement settings. - Working knowledge of basic mechanical principles such as gear ratios, torque, and common hand tools. - Familiarity with bearings, bushings, couplers, shafting, and similar power transmission components. - Understanding of pneumatic and/or hydraulic systems, ideally both. - Ability to work cooperatively in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment. - Ability to work safely at heights up to 300 feet above ground. - Valid PA driver’s license.