Ride Maintenance

[pgathriller]

I am going to work at an amusement park soon as an assistant in maintenance. I always wanted to work on rides and I will be able too in a couple of months. Can you tell me what different maintenance procedures are taken on different rides like water rides, rolle coasters, etc. What type of parts are on different rides and how do you keep a ride running in top shape. What type of maintenance tests are checked every morning before the ride opens. Please help me fellow TPR members. Any information is appreciated.

[Jon Sabo]

I used to work in maintenance for BGW-VA. One thing I can say is be sure that you are passionate about rides and how they work (cause if the supervisor or trainer is following strict standards they will test you, and test you some more and test you, yet again). Also, if working on rollercoasters, DO NOT BE AFRAID OF HEIGHTS..lol.

 

Generally, most of them work in shifts. Day shifts (rollercoasters) inspect the track and sub-structure while night shifts generally inspect the each and every inch of the train/car(s) as well as the station gates, control systems and the like. I used to enjoy nite shifts for several reasons.

1. way cooler temperatures at nite (especially in summer months).

2. No big bosses in park and can enjoy radio-tunes and not really be bothered so can focus on the job-and inspections.

3. More peaceful at nite (generally higher pay scale too) hence, graveyard shift.

TA DAAAAAAA the end! Good luck...I loved it

[Gnome]

I'm not sure, but I'm pretty sure you'll learn all that in training.