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Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor

Mechanic- Full-Time - $24/HR at Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor

Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor No longer available $24+/hour

Job Description

Overview:

Responsible for the safe maintenance of park rides, machinery and equipment.

Full-Time, Year Round, Hourly, paid weekly

 

Perks:

  • Benefit options include, but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident Insurance, and Group Auto and Home
  • Retirement Benefits Include: 401K & Roth 401K
  • Exclusive Employee Perks and Pricing for Season Passes and Tickets

 


Responsibilities:
  • 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

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
  • Must be 18 years or older

$50k is right at market for Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers nationally

National salary averages
$50k
↑ 7% vs typical mid-level
Entry
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$35k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $70k

Hot hiring, constrained wages

Employers are hiring actively, but pay hasn't caught up with demand. Focus on competing offers and non-salary benefits.

Hiring leverage
Lean candidate
Wage leverage âš  Disconnect
Constrained
Mobility
Good mobility
Durability
High fragility

Why this market feels harder than it looks

This market is hiring aggressively, but compensation hasn't caught up and most openings are backfilling churn, not expansion. Employers are filling roles, but not bidding wages up.

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options
Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Wage disconnect: Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.

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Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

-1%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
Typical: Some college, no degree

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024