Ride Maintenance Electrical Technician - Theme Park - Year Round

Ride Maintenance Electrical Technician - Dollywood Theme Park - Full Time Year Round

Job Category: Maintenance & Construction

Requisition Number: RIDEM
007870

• Posted :
  February 26, 2026
• Full-Time
• Rate : $26 USD per hour

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At Dollywood Parks & Resorts, we create memories worth repeating. We do this every day across all properties; all located in the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. Ask anyone who has visited Dollywood Parks & Resorts, and they will tell you this place is different. It’s not a difference you can touch or see - it’s a difference you can feel.

We are seeking a Ride Maintenance Electrical Technician for Dollywood Parks & Resorts who will embody the heart and soul of our mission of creating memories worth repeating while caring deeply about our brand. This person also brings a spirit of fun, authenticity, collaboration, creativity and genuine hospitality to the lives of our guests.

We want to work alongside someone who acts as an extension of our mission, values, and culture. This individual is driven to create meaningful experiences for our hosts, guests, and community while ensuring the success and profitability of our unique offerings. The right Ride Maintenance Electrical Technician will include equal parts curious learner, innovator, administrator, detail driver, mentor, and motivator.

The Ride Maintenance Electrical Technician is Responsible for installing, inspecting, and performing repairs of park ride electrical components at all Dollywood Company Properties. This position also assists Ride Maintenance Technicians as required. All of this will be done in a manner consistent with the mission, values and operating philosophies and standards of the Dollywood Company.

Additionally, the ideal candidate will be able to display and live out Lead with Love qualities, strongly rooted in the Dollywood Company culture, by being patient, kind, trusting, unselfish, truthful, forgiving, dedicated and accountable.

Summary of Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, rebuilds and inspects ride electrical systems and components for proper operation according to Dollywood Company standards. Assists in troubleshooting and maintaining mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Inspects and evaluates rides for proper function, detects and investigates any malfunctions or irregularities and notifies supervisors of any safety concerns. Troubleshoots, diagnoses and repairs malfunctions using electrical schematic charts, computers, programmable logic controllers, test equipment and meters. Responsible for completing required documentation on check-outs, preventive maintenance, updates/changes, etc.
• Receives and reviews various records and reports including ride manuals and updates, ride electrical programs and diagrams, technical manuals, computer manuals, operating schedules, check-out sheets, work orders, vehicle maintenance check sheets, operational downtime sheets, material safety data sheets, etc.
• Ensures rides are maintained according to manufacturers, Dollywood Company guidelines to ensure the safety of ride operation and guests
• Responsible for preventive and corrective maintenance for individual or groups of attractions rides and other equipment typically utilized in theme park attractions including but not limited to: troubleshooting and repair of mechanical systems, animation and special effects
• Responds to downtime, repair and ride recovery issues
• Diagnoses system failures and provide immediate and long-term correction action. Research defective mechanically controlled items/parts and instructional information to complete the repair process when needed. Systems may include relay logic, PLC logic or a combination of both. Mostly Rockwell, but some Pilz, Siemens and others
• Troubleshoots by referring to technical manuals and technical library while utilizing a systematic approach
• Ability to troubleshoot and work with 480V 3 phase motor control systems, including autotransformers, AC frequency, DC and soft starts
• Inputs in logbooks: completion of inspections, corrective action and/or repairs made, and lists applicable parts used
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