Ride Mechanic
Company: Valleyfair
Location: Shakopee
Posted on: January 26, 2026
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Job Description:
Overview: Location: Shakopee, MN Job Type: Full-Time, Year-Round
Hourly Rate: Starting at $30 / hour Preferred Start Date:
Immediately Benefits: Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision
coverage Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match Paid Time Off:
15 days of vacation, 11 holidays, and 6 sick days Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Amusement Ride Maintenance
Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will be
responsible for performing inspections, maintenance,
troubleshooting, repair, and annual rehabilitation of a variety of
amusement rides and attractions. Responsibilities: Perform daily,
weekly, monthly, annual, and other required inspections of
amusement rides and related equipment, taking corrective actions as
issues are identified. Inspections are both visual and auditory.
Troubleshoot a variety of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and
electrical systems, taking appropriate corrective actions. Follow
all repair procedures accurately and maintain detailed
documentation of all repairs. Maintain orderly and accurate records
of all required inspections and work performed, submitting required
paperwork to supervision in a timely manner. Communicate the status
of assigned rides both verbally and in written format. Ensure all
assigned equipment is maintained in a safe and ready condition
according to all applicable codes, laws, rules, company policies,
and best practices. Read, understand, and apply information from
manufacturer’s manuals for service, repair, and component
replacement. Accurately read blueprints (mechanical, pneumatic, and
hydraulic) and complete proper documentation as required. Interact
and communicate with various groups and individuals, including
immediate supervisors, other park managers and staff, co-workers,
guests, vendors, contractors, and inspectors. Provide guest service
according to Cedar Fair standards, including initiating guest
interactions, answering questions, and giving directions. Perform
other duties as assigned. Maintain cleanliness and safety in
assigned work areas, complying with Cedar Fair Safety guidelines
and requirements, and report all unsafe or unusual conditions to
supervision. Meet scheduling availability requirements, including
nights, weekends, and holiday periods to meet business needs.
Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Solid knowledge of
control processors, components, and communication networks used in
real-time industrial applications. Proficient in developing and
reading one-line diagrams and technical documents. Proficient at
maintaining specific rides and attractions. Good judgment,
decision-making, and problem-solving skills. Effective verbal and
written communication skills. Education: High school diploma or
equivalent. Related vocational training preferred. License or
Certification: Must meet location-specific requirements to work on
specific rides and attractions. Must meet state or provincial
certifications and/or licensing within 1 year if applicable in
state. Valid driver’s license. Welding certification preferred.
Experience: Typically requires 2-4 years of mechanical maintenance
experience. Equivalency: Directly related experience or a
combination of directly related education and experience and/or
competencies may be considered in place of the above
requirements.
Keywords: Valleyfair, Minneapolis , Ride Mechanic, Manufacturing , Shakopee, Minnesota
