Ride Technician - Full Time, SeaWorld San Diego

About the role

Ride Technicians at SeaWorld are integral members of the team responsible for ensuring the safety and operation of rides and attractions. They play a crucial role in delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, install, and repair rides and attractions.
• Repairs and inspects elevators and moving walkways in the park.
• Enthusiastically represent SeaWorld by displaying a positive attitude, high level of energy, and commitment to quality.
• Ensures excellent customer service by responding to customer requirements, expectations, and needs.
• Daily inspections on rides, attractions, elevators, and moving walkways.
• Disassembles motors and their controls.
• Works on computer controlled equipment.
• Fills out inspection and work order forms and cleans ride areas.
• Uses, stores, and disposes of paint, oil, solvents, and other chemicals.
• Uses micrometer, calipers, volt ohmmeters, and other precise measuring devices.
• Works on and around high pressure hydraulic systems.
• Maintains and repairs gears, gearboxes, and gear motors.
• Works with PLC programmable controllers.
• Disassembles and overhauls hydraulic power units, accumulators, and associated system controls.
• Works with low voltage electrical systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years related experience.
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age.
• A valid California driver's license; out of state residents, active military, their dependents, and students, are required to have a valid driver’s license from their state of residency and provide a copy of the DMV report.
• Able to complete the Company Vehicle Driver Training class and obtain a SWC driver’s license.
• Able to positively interact with guests and co-workers of all ages, different ethnic/cultural backgrounds, and/or language, and individuals with special needs.
• Able to use hand tools.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Able to work on compressors, air dryers, pneumatic valves, controls, and other pneumatic systems.
• Strong mathematical skills: add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, percents, and draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Strong written/verbal communication skills: able to read, write, and speak English.
• Availability to work night shift for a full month and flexibility to work varying shifts including weekends, holidays, early mornings, and late evenings.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passive lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, climbing, and stooping.
• Working in confined spaces and around moving machinery.
• Working in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.

Skills

• Proficiency in basic computer operations.
• Knowledge of electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to work safely around moving parts and high-pressure systems.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Complimentary park tickets and passes.
• Park discounts on food and merchandise.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee assistance program.
• Legal assistance plan.

Pay

$37.00 USD per hour.

Schedule

Night shift for a full month, flexible to work varying shifts including weekends, holidays, early mornings, and late evenings.