Chief Ride Mechanic

LED FastStart•New Orleans, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Ride Mechanic oversees the maintenance and safe operation of all rides and attractions while leading the ride mechanic team at City Park Carousel Gardens Amusement Park. This role ensures equipment reliability, compliance with safety standards, and efficient daily operations.

Requirements

At least 4 years experience in the mechanical or electrical field.
Electrical control experience is necessary to work on amusement rides.
Experience in pneumatics, valves, gears, electrical circuitry, engines, electrical motors, starters, etc.
Able to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with fellow employees.
Excellent customer service skills.
Interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business contacts.
Professional appearance and demeanor.
Ability to effectively communicate in English in both written and oral forms.
Excellent trouble-shooting abilities.
Must possess the mental and physical capacities necessary to perform the primary job duties
Must be able to obtain NAARSO/AIMS Level 1 Mechanical certification upon first available testing. Training provided.
Flexible work schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays
Must have a valid U.S. Driver's license and must meet the City Park Motor Vehicle policy criteria to become authorized as a driver.

Nice To Haves

Post-high school training in related fields.
Ability to diagnose and understand programming faults with PLCs
Trade school certification.
Welding experience
Previous experience working in the amusement park industry with NAARSO/AIMS Certification

Responsibilities

Understand and apply ASTM standards related to amusement rides
Perform and oversee routine inspections of rides and attractions to ensure safe operation
Maintain, install, repair, and troubleshoot rides and park equipment
Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues and perform necessary repairs
Inspect machinery and equipment to identify maintenance needs
Repair or replace worn or defective parts using appropriate tools
Plan, schedule, and perform preventative maintenance on rides and equipment
Maintain accurate daily logs of maintenance work and preventative maintenance records
Review equipment logs, track usage hours, and prepare reports for leadership
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals
Utilize basic computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ensure overall equipment condition by addressing operational concerns and inspection findings
Supervise, schedule, and support ride mechanic staff
Train team members on maintenance procedures, safety standards, and proper equipment use
Partner with the Director to ensure consistent training and adherence to safety practices
Provide guidance, coaching, and performance feedback to team members
Monitor equipment use and address operator-related damage, coordinating documentation and next steps with the Amusements Manager
Review Equipment Logs and tally equipment hours and submit reports quarterly to Director.