Full-Time Ride Mechanic
San Antonio, Texas
Job Category: Maintenance/Trades
Req ID 28937RIDE MECHANIC: $18-$25+ per hour
Job Type: Full- Time
Category: Maintenance
Location: Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, Texas
WHAT WE PROVIDE:
Join our team as a Ride Mechanic at Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio! This full-time role offers an hourly rate of $18 to $25 per hour or more based on experience, with great perks like Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k matching, and paid time off. Enjoy flexible scheduling, a minimum of 40 hours/week, plus extra pay: $1/hour after 5pm and $5/hour on weekends. We also offer a $500-$1000 annual tool reimbursement program, $200 annual boot reimbursement, FREE uniforms, Weekly Pay, nationwide FREE park access and parking for yourself and a guest, season passes for family, annual complimentary park tickets for friends and family, 40% off of food and merchandise, access to exclusive employee only events and more!
Responsibilities:
The Maintenance Department is currently looking for a qualified and motivated individual to join our team as a Ride Mechanic. In this role, you will be responsible for performing skilled technical services, including the inspection, maintenance, and repair of ride systems and equipment. You’ll play a crucial part in ensuring the safety, functionality, and smooth operation of all rides, contributing to an exceptional guest experience. If you have a strong mechanical background and a passion for maintaining state-of-the-art amusement ride equipment, we want to hear from you!
HOW YOU WILL DO IT:
- Get hands-on with equipment and ride structures, inspecting every nook and cranny
- Perform preventative maintenance, repairs, and overhauls to keep the fun rolling
- Tackle breakdowns like a pro, analyzing issues and taking action to fix them fast
- Work with hydraulics, gearboxes, pneumatics, and conveyors to keep everything running smoothly
- Use your skills to handle a variety of mechanical challenges and ensure the rides are always in tip-top shape!
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of machinery components (automotive or industrial mechanic experience a plus!)
- A valid State Driver’s License
- High school diploma or valid GED
- A personal toolbox with a solid set of hand tools
- Ability to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, nights, and holidays (overtime may be required)
- Willingness to perform physical activities, such as climbing, crawling, and lifting at various heights on ride structures
- Ability to climb up to 200ft
- Strong communication skills (reading, writing, and speaking) and ability to keep accurate written records
- Vocational or technical training in mechanical field a plus!
Ready for the adventure? Apply today!
OTHER NOTES:
- May perform other duties beyond scope of above as necessary to support the park as a whole
- Reports to Maintenance Leadership