Also called: Coaster Carpenter, Ride Structure Carpenter
Walks, inspects and rebuilds the wooden tracks and structures of classic roller coasters at amusement parks.
At dawn, before the park opens, you walk the track of a 1920s wooden coaster with a hammer, checking every bolt and board. In winter you replace worn track layers and rotten supports so the ride is safe next summer.
Estimated; year-round jobs at big parks pay more.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 1 year after high school. High school plus carpentry experience and park training.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Apprenticeship. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Carpentry (trade school).
Growing about average. Parks with wooden coasters always need carpenters.
Low risk for 10 years. Sensors on trains help spot issues, but daily track walks and repairs stay human.
Classes: Woodshop, Physics, Construction tech.
Official data: O*NET occupation 47-2031.
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