Ride Mechanic
Company: Knott's Berry Farm
Location: Buena Park
Posted on: January 26, 2026
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Job Description:
Overview: The Ride Maintenance Mechanics perform inspections,
maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and annual rehabilitation of
a variety of different amusement rides and attractions. Areas of
responsibility include (but are not limited to) maintenance of:
gearboxes, chains, sprockets, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems,
wire rope, hoists, brakes, pumps, and large bearings. Climbing and
working safely at height is an essential part of this job. Hourly
Pay Rate: Level 1: $26 / hr Level 2: $33.50 / hr Level 3: $41 / hr
The hourly pay rate offered is based on job-related experience,
knowledge and skills. 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 a
wide variety of other mechanical devices. Trouble shoots a variety
of 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
in a timely manner. 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, coordinates with other as
necessary to achieve desired results. Performs a variety of 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 blue prints
(mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic). Provides guest service
according to Six Flags standards when serving the guest or working
with subordinates, including initiating guest interactions,
answering questions and giving directions. Meets scheduling
availability requirements, including nights, weekends, and holiday
periods to meet business needs. Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications: Education High School Diploma or GED Experience 2
to 6 years of verifiable experience in mechanical maintenance,
preferably in an industrial or amusement setting. Qualifications:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of
measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and
interpret and understand bar graph Ability to speak and understand
English at a level sufficient to comprehend basic instructions from
supervisors; conduct basic interactions with other employees; and
answer simple questions Regularly uses moderately complex oral and
written skills. May train others in functional area and interact
with others across the company and/or externally. May make
presentations to department or middle management. In-depth
knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures with ability to use
in varied situations. Decisions may affect a work unit or area with
a department. May contribute to business and operational decisions
that affect the department.
Keywords: Knott's Berry Farm, Palm Springs , Ride Mechanic, Construction - Building Trades , Buena Park, California
