Ride Maintenance Tech I

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on amusement park rides and related equipment as assigned; take corrective actions as issues are identified
• Troubleshoot, replace, and repair major components tied to amusement park rides and attractions such as gearboxes, motors, hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, chains, gears, springs, brakes, wheels, hoses, sprockets, and a wide variety of mechanical devices
• Read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics
• Respond to maintenance related radio calls within a timely manner during amusement park operational hours
• Communicate effectively with management and maintenance staff to ensure fewer attraction downtimes
• Record work through a Computerized Maintenance Management System for all services performed on ride attractions to maintain appropriate documentation

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• 2 – 3 years of previous verifiable mechanical maintenance experience, preferably in an industrial or amusement park setting, along with troubleshooting skills a must
• Able to drive and operate forklifts, boom lifts, and scissor lifts are a plus but not required
• Able to understand basic electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics
• Able to work safely and effectively at higher elevations such as ladders, platforms, or other structures that can be as high as 130 ft above ground
• Must be able to work varied shifts that can include nights, holidays, and weekends
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment that includes hot and cold conditions
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to bend and lift up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to use basic mechanical tools (wrenches, sockets, pliers, screwdrivers, torque wrenches, etc.)