Full-Time

Go-Kart Mechanic

Posted on 8/21/2026

Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park Resort

Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park Resort

51-200 employees

Operates theme park and water-park resort

No salary listed

Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA

In Person

Category
Mechanical Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Welding

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Requirements
  • A valid driver's license is required.
  • Must be flexible to work at different ride and attraction positions and be knowledgeable of workstation requirements and functions.
  • Must be willing and able to perform assigned duties and work effectively independently and with a group.
  • Must be comfortable working at heights.
  • Mechanically inclined or repair experience is preferred.
  • Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Able to complete basic math calculations.
  • Able to move equipment through pushing, pulling, bending, and lifting.
  • Able to stand for extended periods and walk, crouch, crawl, kneel, or stoop.
  • Able to lift or move 50 to 75 pounds regularly.
  • Able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
  • Must be self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
  • Clean and organize ride areas throughout the shift, including sweeping ride enclosures, cleaning ride structures and seats, performing routine maintenance, and conducting safety inspections.
  • Use hand tools to examine part defects, test, diagnose, inspect, repair, replace, and reassemble parts on go-karts and roller coasters.
  • Respond quickly to power failures, operating-system faults or shutdowns, smoke alarms, and guest evacuations.
  • Operate amusement rides properly during normal and unusual operating situations.
  • Perform welding, machining, carpentry, electrical or mechanical equipment repair, and installation, alignment, and balancing of new equipment.
  • Repair buildings, floors, and stairs as needed.
  • Monitor rides using control panels and observe rides while in motion.
  • Enforce and communicate park rules, restrictions, safety guidelines, and instructions in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Desired Qualifications
  • Mechanical inclination or repair experience is preferred.
Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park Resort

Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park Resort

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Mt. Olympus Resorts operates a multi-park destination in Wisconsin Dells that combines an outdoor theme park, an outdoor water park, and an indoor water park, plus on-site lodging options. Guests book lodging and receive unlimited park access for the length of their stay, with admission included at no extra charge. This setup differentiates it by bundling theme rides, outdoor and indoor water attractions, and lodging into one package, rather than selling park tickets separately. The goal is to provide a family-friendly, convenient, and affordable one-stop destination where visitors can stay and play without extra park access fees.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin

Founded

1970

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Rise of Icarus remains open in 2026, sustaining novelty-driven traffic and PR.
  • 2026 job postings show ongoing hiring across maintenance, front desk, and housekeeping.
  • Red Cross blood-drive partnerships and stay discounts support local marketing and resort utilization.

What critics are saying

  • The Honorato wrongful-death litigation keeps safety, liability, and insurance costs front-and-center.
  • Teen death coverage from 2016 still damages trust around winter access controls.
  • Seasonal outdoor operations and blackout dates expose occupancy to weather and booking volatility.

What makes Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park Resort unique

  • America's Tallest Waterslide opened in 2024, anchoring the Rise of Icarus brand.
  • Year-round indoor waterpark and hotel packages keep revenue flowing beyond summer season.
  • Free park admission with stay creates a bundled destination moat in Wisconsin Dells.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Company News

WKOW
Jun 26th, 2024
Red Cross teams up with Mt. Olympus; donate blood, get free tickets to the water and theme park

That's why the American Red Cross is teaming up with Mount Olympus Water & Theme Park in Wisconsin Dells, to give a little incentive to give blood.

blooloop
Jun 6th, 2024
Whitewater celebrates launch of tallest water slide in America

WhiteWater, a leading waterpark manufacturer, has partnered with Mt. Olympus Water and Theme Park and the architecture firm Ramaker on the Rise of Icarus, a new attraction which features the tallest water slide in America.

Bring Me The News
May 23rd, 2024
Tallest water slide in America to open in Wisconsin Dells

Mt. Olympus Water and Theme Park will unveil its new water slide, called "The Fall," at its outdoor water park this weekend.