Description
COTALAND Ride Maintenance(Part-Time)Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is a 365-entertainment destination for world-class events located in Austin, TX. The sports and entertainment portfolio at COTA is unmatched in the country with Formula 1 US Grand Prix, NASCAR and MotoGP attracting global fans during championship races on the famed Circuit and Live Nation producing over 30 headline concerts every year at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater. Opening in 2026, COTA’s amusement park is a 20-acre theme park featuring two first of their kind Roller Coasters and over three dozen rides.
Job Description:
The Part-Time Ride Maintenance Technician supports the COTALAND Maintenance Department by assisting with the inspection, repair, and upkeep of amusement rides and attractions. This role plays a vital part in ensuring that all rides operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with state and manufacturer requirements. This position is ideal for mechanically inclined individuals who enjoy hands-on work, learning technical skills, and being part of a high-energy, guest-focused environment. This role is on-site.
Requirements
Requirements & Essential Functions:
- Perform daily inspections and routine maintenance on rides and attractions under the supervision of senior maintenance staff.
- Assist in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic components.
- Complete assigned maintenance logs and documentation accurately.
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance shop and ride areas.
- Support the operations team with ride testing and safety verifications prior to opening.
- Follow all safety and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures at all times.
- Assist with seasonal ride preparation for events such as Peppermint Parkway and other COTA festivals.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor or Director.
Required Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- High school diploma or GED
- Previous maintenance or mechanical experience (automotive, industrial, or amusement rides)
- Basic understanding of tools, safety procedures, and maintenance practices
- Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn technical systems
- Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays
Physical Demand & Work Environments:
- Ability to stand, sit, use of hands to handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms.
- Ability to lift and/ or move up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to squat, bend, twist, push/pull.
- Ability to stand/walk for long periods.
- Work in extreme environments outdoors throughout the year.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud during events.
Salary commensurate with experience.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
COTA strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
