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Mechanic

Six Flags Great America
Posted 4 days ago, valid for 6 months
Location

Gurnee, IL 60031, US

Salary

$48,000 - $57,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • The job involves performing visual inspections, maintenance, and repair work on theme park rides and attractions.
  • Candidates should have practical skills in at least two trades such as mechanical, electrical, or hydraulics, alongside strong safety sensitivity.
  • A valid Driver's License is required, and applicants must be able to work outdoors in extreme temperatures and lift up to 100 lbs.
  • The position requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in maintenance or repair roles, with a focus on mechanical and electrical systems.
  • The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Specific Job Duties:

  • Perform visual inspections of assigned rides and attractions
  • Perform rehab work on theme park rides and attractions
  • Maintain, erect, repair and trouble-shoot various theme park rides and attractions
  • Visually inspect and listen to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions
  • Remove and/or replace worn or defective parts using hand and/or power tools
  • Perform routine preventative maintenance on various equipment including rides and attractions
  • Keep a daily duty log of maintenance work performed as well as accurate records of preventative maintenance

 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Should possess practical skill and proficient knowledge in two or more trades, such as: mechanical, electrical, electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, carpentry, welding and small combustion engine repair and maintenance
  • Must be able to trouble-shoot clearly, calmly and safely in the presence of Guests and fellow Team Members
  • Should have strong mechanical, electrical & hydraulic experience
  • Must possess strong safety sensitivity & ability to work with many different types of mechanical devises
  • Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
  • Must possess the mental and physical capacities necessary to perform the primary job duties, including climbing and working at heights up to and in excess of 150ft., crawling and working in confined spaces and lifting up to 100 lbs. Must be able to work outdoors in extreme temperatures. Must possess the physical dexterity to operate hand tools and motor vehicles
  • Must have tools and equipment to perform required duties and tasks as assigned
  • Must possess a valid Driver's License

If you are able to answer "YES" to all of the following questions, please continue the application process by clicking "Apply" 

  1. Can you provide legal documentation establishing your identity and eligibility to be legally employed in the United States? 
  2. Are you able to perform the essential functions of the job for which you are applying with or without reasonable accommodation? 
  3. Within the last 90 days, can you state that you have not used illegal or social drugs (excluding marijuana), such as MDMA (Molly), cocaine and crystal methamphetamine? 
  4. I am willing to agree that future text messages relating to Six Flags, Inc., including company news, job posting application status updates, and other information, may be sent on behalf of Six Flags, Inc. to the cell phone number I provide. 

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