Description

Summary: 

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned

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 
Perform other related duties as assigned

Supervisor Responsibilities 

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.

Requirements

Qualifications and Education Requirements

REQUIRED:

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.
PREFERRED

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

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to constantly required to move from one worksite to another, communicate with others to exchange information, use repetitive motions with the wrists, hands, and/or fingers, operate machinery or power tools, and operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment. 

The employee will be required to occasionally climb ladders, stairs, and the like, move in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods, and assess the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.  

The employee may also be required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, grasp, talk, or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The physical demands will require the employee to constantly lift or move objects up to 20 lbs. and occasionally lift or move objects up to 100 lbs. or more. Must be able to work weekends, evenings, and holidays. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly exposed to outside weather conditions, including wet and/or humid conditions, low and high temperatures, and rain and wind, and occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; explosives and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is loud. Hazardous conditions may occur.

Competitive Benefits Package:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available
• $50k Life Insurance Policy paid by the Employer
• 403(b) Retirement Plan - Employer matches up to 6%, no waiting period
• Flexible Spending Account (limited)
• Employee Assistance Program - confidential support for life challenges
• Paid Time Off program
• Two Floating Holidays and 15 Paid Holidays a year
• Unique Park discounts on food, merchandise and select events 
• Complimentary tickets to Celebration in the Oaks
• One family Carousel Gardens Amusement Park Pass and one Friends of City Park Family Membership