Dutch Wonderland Ride Maintenance Mechanic

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform daily pre-opening inspections and operational testing of amusement rides and attractions.
• Complete scheduled preventive maintenance in accordance with manufacturer requirements, park procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control-related equipment issues.
• Respond promptly to ride trouble calls and operational interruptions.
• Inspect, repair, rebuild, adjust, or replace components including bearings, shafts, gearboxes, motors, brakes, wheels, restraints, chains, sprockets, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, sensors, switches, and related equipment.
• Use hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, electrical meters, torque tools, pressure gauges, and other diagnostic equipment.
• Safely disassemble equipment, identify the cause of failure, complete repairs, and correctly reassemble and test machinery.
• Participate in annual and off-season ride rehabilitation, including major inspections, component replacement, refurbishment, painting, corrosion prevention, and seasonal preparation.
• Assist with welding, fabrication, equipment installation, attraction modifications, and major repair projects within assigned training and qualifications.
• Complete inspection records, preventive maintenance documentation, repair work orders, and computerized maintenance records accurately and on time.
• Communicate ride status, recurring issues, safety concerns, parts needs, and outstanding corrective work to Maintenance Leadership.
• Follow all lockout/tagout, fall-protection, confined-space, hot-work, hazardous-energy, and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Maintain tools, shops, storage areas, mechanical rooms, and work locations in a clean, safe, and organized condition.
• Provide occasional support for facilities, property, vehicle, or general maintenance needs when operationally necessary.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Maintenance Leadership.
   

Education and Experience

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required. Relevant work experience may also be considered.
• 1–2 years of experience in mechanical, industrial, automotive, heavy equipment, manufacturing, or similar maintenance is preferred. Equivalent technical training or relevant experience may be considered.
• Previous experience maintaining roller coasters, amusement rides, attractions, or other complex electromechanical equipment is highly desirable but not required.
• Technical-school, apprenticeship, military, vocational, or college training in industrial maintenance, mechanical technology, mechatronics, welding, electrical systems, or a related field is beneficial.
   

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Working knowledge of several of the following:
  • Mechanical power-transmission systems
     
  • Bearings, shafts, chains, couplings, and gear drives
     
  • Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
     
  • Motors and basic electrical systems
     
  • Welding and fabrication
     
  • Pumps, small engines, or industrial equipment
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to read and understand maintenance manuals, blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, inspection criteria, and written procedures.
• Ability to disassemble, inspect, repair, reassemble, and test machines and equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to recognize unsafe or abnormal equipment conditions.
• Ability to remain calm, communicate clearly, and work effectively during time-sensitive attraction repairs.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to use computerized maintenance and inspection systems.
   

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age to comply with Pennsylvania Child Labor Laws.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and meet company requirements for authorized drivers.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must successfully complete required equipment-specific, safety, regulatory, and amusement ride training and obtain certifications required for assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to read and understand English-language technical documentation and safety procedures and communicate safety information effectively. Bilingual language skills are a plus.
   

Physical and Working Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, balance, reach, and work on foot for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, and position objects weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to work on ladders, scaffolds, platforms, aerial lifts, and ride structures at heights up to 100 feet.
• Ability to work in confined spaces, machinery areas, pits, tunnels, and other non-conventional work locations.
• Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, direct sunlight, humidity, rain, snow, and other changing weather conditions.
• Ability to work around moving machinery, high noise levels, vibration, electrical equipment, hydraulic pressure, oils, fuels, chemicals, lubricants, paints, and greases.
• Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment.
• The following essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

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