Ride Electrician

cedarfair· Maintenance/Trades
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📍 Santa Clara, CA, USFULL TIME

About this role

Overview

Salary details: **based on skills and industry experience. 

  • Level 1: $39 - $43 / hr
  • Level 2: $44 - $50 / hr
  • Level 3: $50 - $55 / hr

Job Status/Type: Full-time, year-round

Position Level: Mid to Senior Level

Shift/Schedule Requirements: Ability to work various shifts and days including nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs.

 

 

Inspects, maintains, and repairs rides and electrical equipment as assigned. Performs related duties as required such as down time calls, ongoing maintenance, installations, and annual projects from the Ride Electrical operation.  

 

 

Benefits:

· 3 weeks paid PTO which increases with seniority (6 sick days, 11 paid holidays)

· Multiple medical coverage options to fit your needs, along with dental & vision coverage

· 401K match

· Maintenance-specific scholarships available

· FREE entry to ALL our parks and water parks!

Perks:

· Yearly maintenance appreciation week celebration

· Complimentary tickets for friends and family

· Discounts on food and park merchandise

· Full-time and part-time employee events and gatherings, and more!

Responsibilities

  • Ensures the proper electrical maintenance and safe operating condition of all park rides.
  • Performs inspection, maintenance, troubleshoots and repairs electrical work on rides, ride control systems, computer, and PLC.
  • Inspects, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical work on rides, ride control systems, computer, and PLC.
  • Installs electrical conduit and wiring; cleans electrical equipment and components; maintains controls and motors on rides; maintains ride lighting; maintains ride solid state drives.
  • Modifies electrical/electronic systems as needed to ensure ride safety and efficiency.
  • Reviews technical documents, blueprints, schematics, catalogs, etc., as needed to support ride maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation work.
  • Prepares and/or maintains inspection sheets, daily work records, downtime records, modification forms, various other reports, records, logs, etc.
  • Performs all work in accordance with department policies and procedures, regulations, plans and specifications, and standards of quality and safety.
  • Refers to policies and procedure manuals, maintenance manuals, technical manuals and diagrams, ride manuals, vendor catalogs, etc.
  • Orders and assists in maintaining inventory of supplies, parts and materials.
  • Maintains assigned equipment in a safe and proper working condition; maintains a clean and safe work area.
  • Interacts with and communicates with various groups and individuals, such as the immediate supervisor, other Park managers and staff, co-workers, guests, vendors, contractors, inspectors, etc.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 4-6 years of experience as an electrician, including 2 years working in a similar industrial or commercial environment.
  • Must meet state certifications and/or licensing.
  • Capable of performing most complex inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs of electrical work on rides, ride control systems, computer, and PLC. Inspects, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical work on rides, ride control systems, computer, and PLC.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical theory, methods, practices, terminology, tools, and materials used in electrical maintenance. Excellent skills in working with blueprints, diagrams, and sketches.
  • Must be comfortable working at heights up to 250ft. 
  • Highly skilled at working on electrical components of park rides. Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • High school graduate or equivalent. Electrical field education or 2-year Certificate preferred. Training in Electrical/industrial engineering and demonstrated expertise in drafting software such as Vector works or Auto CAD.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Ride Electrician position at cedarfair?
The salary for this Ride Electrician role at cedarfair is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Ride Electrician position at cedarfair located?
This Ride Electrician role at cedarfair is based in Santa Clara, CA, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Ride Electrician role at cedarfair full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Ride Electrician role in the Maintenance/Trades department at cedarfair.
Which team or department does the Ride Electrician at cedarfair belong to?
This Ride Electrician position is part of the Maintenance/Trades department at cedarfair. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Ride Electrician position at cedarfair?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to cedarfair's official application portal hosted on icims where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Ride Electrician job at cedarfair posted?
This Ride Electrician position at cedarfair was posted on May 20, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Ride Electrician
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