Ride Mechanic

DOSWELL, VA, US • Posted 2 days ago • Updated 6 hours ago

Full Time

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Skills

Preventive Maintenance
Electrical Systems
Documentation
Supervision
SAFE
Repair
Mechanical Engineering

Summary

Overview:
Job StatType: Full-time

Shift/Schedule requirements: Ability to work various shifts and days including nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs.

The Ride Maintenance Mechanic performs inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and annual rehabilitation of a variety of different amusement rides and attractions. Areas of responsibility include (but are not limited to) maintenance of: gearboxes, chains, sprockets, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, wire rope, hoists, brakes, pumps, and large bearings. Climbing and working safely at height is an essential part of this job.

Benefits:

3 weeks paid vacation (6 sick days, 8 paid holidays)
Several medical coverage options to fit your needs best
401K match
FREE entry to ALL Six Flags parks

Perks:

Yearly maintenance appreciate week celebration
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 repair or replacement of major components such as hydraulic cylinders, gears, chains, sprockets, pneumatic cylinders, hoses, brakes, clutches, wheels, bearings, gearboxes, springs, or a wide variety of other mechanical devices.
Trouble shoots a variety of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems and takes appropriate corrective actions.
Properly follows all repair procedures and maintains accurate documentation of all repairs. Maintains orderly and accurate records of all required inspections and work performed, and submits required paperwork to supervision in a timely manner.
Maintains all assigned equipment in a safe and ready condition according to all applicable codes, laws, rules, company policies, and best practices. Works safely and efficiently on all assigned tasks, coordinates with other as necessary to achieve desired results.
Reads, understands and applies information from manufacturer's manuals for service, repair and or component replacement. Accurately reads blue prints (mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic).
Provides guest service according to Six Flags' standards when serving the guest or working with subordinates, including initiating guest interactions, answering questions and giving directions.

Qualifications:

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
2 to 4 years of verifiable experience in mechanical maintenance, preferably in an industrial or amusement setting.
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.
Carpentry experience a plus
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.
Ability to work nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs.
Valid State Driver's License required.

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Dice Id: RTX1d8578
Position Id: 89943887
Posted 2 days ago

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