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 and post offer physical screening