Waterpark Mechanic, Full Time
Company: Dorney Park
Location: Allentown
Posted on: January 26, 2026
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Job Description:
Overview: $28 / Hour Job Status/Type: Full-time, year-round
Position Level: Mid-Level Shift/Schedule Requirements: Ability to
work various shifts and days including nights, weekends and holiday
periods to meet business needs This Full Time with Benefits
position performs inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting,
repair, and annual rehabilitation of a variety of different
amusement rides and attractions. Perform water tests and maintain
proper water quality. Areas of responsibility include (but are not
limited to) maintenance of gearboxes, chains, sprockets, pneumatic
systems, wire rope, hoists, brakes, pumps, and large bearings.
Climbing and working safely at height is an essential part of this
job. Benefits: 3 weeks paid vacation (6 sick days, 11 paid
holidays) Several medical coverage options to fit your needs best
401K match FREE entry to ALL our parks and water parks! Perks:
Complimentary tickets for friends and family Discounts on food and
park merchandise Full-time employee events and gatherings The
schedule for this position from May 15th until September 15th is as
follows( subject to change due to business needs ): Monday: 7:00am
- 3:30pm Tuesday: Off Wednesday: Off Thursday: 12:00pm - 9:30pm
Friday: 12:00pm - 9:30pm Saturday: 12:00pm - 9:30pm Sunday: 7:00am
- 3:30pm Off-season hours are Monday through Friday 7:00am-3:30pm
Responsibilities: Maintain water quality in pools, ponds and
fountains. Backwash filters, clean pump screens and baskets,
monitor water quality and perform water tests. Perform daily
inspections and repairs on attractions. Able to dig up water lines
for repairs as needed as well as pool repairs as needed. Caulking
of pools and slides as needed. Maintain inventory of equipment
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 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 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 others as
necessary to achieve desired results. Reads, understands and
applies information from manufacturer's manuals for service, repair
and or component replacement. Accurately reads blueprints
(mechanical, pneumatic). Notify maintenance of equipment problems,
building repairs, etc. necessary to ensure safe and efficient
operation. Use soldering, hand, and power tools to perform tasks
and repairs. 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. Maintains cleanliness and safety in assigned
work area and performs all duties in compliance with Six Flags
Entertainment Company Safety guidelines and requirements and
reports all unsafe or unusual conditions to supervision.
Qualifications: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent. 2 to 4
years previous experience in mechanical maintenance, preferably in
an industrial or amusement park setting. 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 pneumatic systems. CPO certification
after 1 year. Pesticides license within the first year. 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 200 feet above ground.
Keywords: Dorney Park, Lancaster , Waterpark Mechanic, Full Time, Construction - Building Trades , Allentown, Pennsylvania
