Ride Mechanic Job at Dorney Park, Allentown, PA

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  • Dorney Park
  • Allentown, PA

Job Description

Overview: $28 / hour Job Status/Type: Full-time, year-round Position Level: Mid Level Shift/Schedule Requirements: Ability to work various shifts and days including nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs. Dorney Park is looking for mechanically inclined individuals to join our Ride Maintenance Team. As a Full-Time Ride Mechanic, you will be trained and certified to perform inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and annual rehabilitation of a variety of amusement rides and attractions. Amazing views on the park as climbing and working safely at various heights is an essential part of this job. 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 our parks and water parks!
Perks:
  • Complimentary tickets for friends and family
  • Discounts on food and park merchandise
  • Full-time employee events and gatherings
Responsibilities: Position responsibilities, after training, with supervision include but are not limited to:
  • 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.
  • Help Trouble shoots 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 and reports all unsafe or unusual conditions to supervision.
Qualifications:
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Must have a valid PA driver's license.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Shift work, Night shift,

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