Train Engineer
Location
Buena Park, CA
Posted on August 29, 2026
Location
Buena Park, CA
Posted on August 29, 2026
Overview:
The Train Engineer assists in the safe operation and maintenance of Steam Locomotives and other railroad equipment as required to support the activities of a large amusement facility. Train Engineers will also conduct routine track work and repairs.
Salary Details: $20.00 / hr
Responsibilities:
Ensures guest safety by assisting guest with boarding, riding, and disembarking the locomotive and passenger cars. Learns, adheres to and enforces all train rider policies and procedures. Completes daily, weekly, monthly, and annual inspection of railroad rolling stock, tracks, and related equipment, providing documentation as required. Performs routine maintenance and lubrication of railroad rolling stock, tracks and related equipment, providing documentation as required. Properly stabilizes equipment during unforeseen, emergency or unusual situations to ensure quest and employee safety. Under the direction of a mechanic, assists with various repairs and preventative maintenance duties as needed to maintain proper operation of equipment. Provides guest service according to Six Flags standards when serving the guest or working with subordinates, including initiating guest interactions, answering questions and giving directions. Maintains cleanliness and safety in assigned work areas and performs all duties in compliance with Six Flags Safety guidelines and requirements and reports all unsafe or unusual conditions to supervision.
Qualifications:
At least 18 Years of Age Must have a minimum of 2-4 years’ experience in the mechanical maintenance industry. High school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent required. Working knowledge of basic mechanical principles such as gear ratios, torque, proper use of common hand tools, common mechanical nomenclature, etc. Familiarity with common types of bearings, bushings, couplers, shafting and similar power transmission components. Demonstrable knowledge of the fundamental principles of either pneumatic system of hydraulic systems; preferably both. Ability to work safely and effectively while elevated on ladders, platforms, or other structures at heights up to 300 feet above ground. Ability to work nights, weekends, and holiday periods to meet business needs. Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years if age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, DMV, previous employment, education, and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law.
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