Ride Mechanic - Full-time

Overview:

With a culture built on safety, service, fun and friendliness, integrity, innovation, and results orientation, our mission at Six Flags New England is to create fun and thrills for all ages. As a Full-time Ride Mechanic at The Thrill Capital of New England you'll: perform daily inspections of assigned rides and attractions, perform rehab work on theme park rides and attractions, and maintain, erect, repair, and troubleshoot various theme park rides and attractions.

Position is hourly, starting at $22.50/hour.

Responsibilities:

• Performing daily inspections of assigned rides and attractions to ensure the safe operation of all units

• Communicating with Maintenance and Operations Management on ride and attraction downtime

• Performing rehab work on theme park rides and attractions

• Maintaining, erecting, repairing, and troubleshooting various theme park rides and attractions

• Visually inspecting and listening to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions

• Removing and/or replacing worn or defective parts using hand and/or power tools

• Performing routine preventative maintenance on various equipment including rides and attractions

• Tracking inspections and repairs in Maximo; Keeping accurate logs and records of routine and preventative maintenance work performed

• Complying with ride manufacturer guidelines and state regulations

Qualifications:

• Experience as a mechanic

• Strong work ethic and attention to detail

• Focus on safety

• Sense of fun

• Friendly, outgoing personality and ability to address guest concerns

• Willingness to work in a high performance team environment

• 18 years old or older with a valid driver's license

• Able to work at heights over 200 feet

• Able to lift 50 lbs. without difficulty

• Willing to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

• Able to meet the physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, including lifting, bending, standing for long periods of time, climbing, etc.

• Able to successfully complete pre-employment background screening

Cedar Fair Entertainment Company is an equal opportunity employer. A work permit may be required for associates under the age of 18. Applicants must be legally eligible for employment in the United States and in accordance with state laws. Cedar Fair also conducts background checks on all applicants 18 years of age and older.