Ride Mechanic - Free park and water park entry (Hiring Immediately) Job at Kings Dominion, Doswell, VA

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  • Kings Dominion
  • Doswell, VA

Job Description

Overview:

Job Type : Full-time year-round

Position Level : Entry Level

Schedule Requirments : Ability to work various shifts and days including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet business needs.

 

The Ride Maintenance Mechanic performs inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and annual rehabilitation of various amusement rides and attractions. This position is in the coaster carpenter crew, making carpentry experience a must. Climbing and working safely at height is an essential part of this job.

 

Benefits:

· 3 weeks Vacation which increases with seniority (6 sick days, 8 paid holidays)

· Several medical coverage options to fit your needs best

· 401K match

· Maintenance-specific scholarships available

· FREE entry to ALL our parks and water parks!

Perks:

· Yearly maintenance appreciation week celebration

· Complimentary tickets for friends and family

· Discounts on food and park merchandise

· Full-time and part-time employee events and gatherings

Responsibilities:
  • Performs daily, weekly, monthly, annual, and other required inspections of amusement rides and related equipment as assigned; taking corrective actions as issues are identified. Inspections are visual as well as auditory.
  • Performs scheduled and unscheduled preventative maintenance, inspects, repairs and tests amusement rides and related equipment. This may include repair or replacement of major components such as hydraulic cylinders, gears, chains, sprockets, pneumatic cylinders, hoses, brakes, clutches, wheels, bearings, gearboxes, springs, or various other mechanical devices.
  • Troubleshoots various mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems and takes appropriate corrective actions.
  • Properly follows all repair procedures and maintains accurate documentation of all repairs. Maintains orderly and accurate records of all required inspections and work performed, and submits required paperwork to supervision promptly.
  • Communicates the status of assigned rides both verbally and in written format.
  • Maintains all assigned equipment in a safe and ready condition according to all applicable codes, laws, rules, company policies, and best practices. Works safely and efficiently on all assigned tasks, and coordinates with others as necessary to achieve desired results.
  • Performs various other tasks depending on experience including welding (Mig, Tig, and Arc) and fabrication; sets up and operates lathe, mill, drill press, grinder, and other metal working equipment.
  • Reads, understands, and applies information from manufacturer's manuals for service, repair, and or component replacement. Accurately reads blueprints (mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic).
Qualifications:
  • Working knowledge of basic mechanical principles such as gear ratios, torque, proper use of common hand tools, common mechanical nomenclature, etc.

  • Familiarity with common types of bearings, bushings, couplers, shafting and similar power transmission components.

  • Demonstrable knowledge of the fundamental principles of either pneumatic systems or hydraulic systems; preferably both.

  • Carpentry experience 
  • Ability to work cooperatively with others in a fast paced and sometimes stressful environment.

  • Ability to work safely and effectively while elevated on ladders, platforms, or other structures at heights up to 300 feet above ground.

  • Ability to work nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs.

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Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Part time, Immediate start, Gangs, Shift work, Night shift,

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