COTALAND Ride Maintenance (Full-Time)

Job Description

Job Description

Description : COTALAND Ride Maintenance (Full-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 Ride Maintenance is responsible for performing preventive, corrective, and operational maintenance on amusement rides and attractions within COTALAND. This individual ensures all attractions operate safely and efficiently in compliance with manufacturer standards, state regulations, and COTA’s safety policies.

The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, safety-focused, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Requirements :

Requirements & Essential Functions :

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly inspections of rides and attractions to ensure optimal performance and safety.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Complete maintenance logs, inspection checklists, and repair reports accurately and on time.
• Collaborate with operations teams to address ride downtime and ensure timely reopening of attractions.
• Assist with ride installations, commissioning, and decommissioning as needed.
• Follow all lockout / tagout (LOTO) and safety procedures as required by OSHA and internal policies.
• Support seasonal events and special projects such as Peppermint Parkway and other COTA experiences.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of maintenance shops, tools, and equipment.
• Participate in ongoing training and development to maintain compliance and enhance technical skills.

Required Qualifications :

Physical Demand & Work Environments :

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.