Full-Time Ride Mechanic
About The Position
Six Flags Fiesta Texas is hiring a full-time, year-round Ride Mechanic for its Maintenance - Mechanical department in San Antonio, Texas. The role performs skilled technical services to inspect, maintain, and repair ride systems and equipment, helping ensure rides operate safely and reliably and support a positive guest experience. The starting pay is $21.00 per hour, with pay based on experience. The position involves preventative maintenance, repairs, overhauls, and troubleshooting ride breakdowns. The mechanic works with systems and components including hydraulics, gearboxes, pneumatics, and conveyors. Work may take place indoors or outdoors in varying weather conditions and can require work at heights, in confined spaces, and on different shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Requirements
- Knowledge of machinery components; automotive or industrial mechanic experience is a plus.
- Valid state driver’s license.
- High school diploma or valid GED.
- 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.
- Ability to perform physical activities such as climbing, crawling, and lifting at various heights on ride structures.
- Ability to climb up to 200 feet.
- Strong reading, writing, and speaking skills and ability to keep accurate written records.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and work at heights for extended periods.
- Ability to climb ladders, stairs, ride structures, and maintenance platforms.
- Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds, and more with assistance.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment and perform duties in confined spaces when required.
Nice To Haves
- Vocational or technical training in a mechanical field.
- Automotive or industrial mechanic experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventative maintenance, repairs, and overhauls on rides and equipment.
- Analyze ride breakdowns, identify issues, and take action to resolve them promptly.
- Work with hydraulics, gearboxes, pneumatics, and conveyors.
- Inspect, maintain, and repair ride systems and equipment to support safe and reliable operation.
- Keep accurate written records.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) with matching
- Annual tool reimbursement of $500–$1,000
- Annual boot reimbursement of $200
- Free uniforms
- Bi-weekly pay
- Nationwide park access with free admission for the employee and a guest
- Annual complimentary tickets for friends and family
- Exclusive employee events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
