Ferris Wheel Associate
About The Position
The Ferris Wheel Associate operates the attraction according to safety guidelines and company procedures, maintaining full attention while it is moving. The role involves helping customers board and exit safely, confirming height requirements, securing restraints, processing payments, and monitoring equipment and the surrounding area. Associates are expected to report safety or mechanical issues immediately and keep the area clean. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and able to perform the listed physical activities and lifting requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation. SCHEELS expects employee-owners to contribute to a personalized customer experience, a team-first culture, continuous learning and adaptation, pride and accountability in their work, and honesty and integrity. Associates are expected to follow safety procedures and perform their duties in a manner that minimizes injury risk.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- The ideal candidate has a high school education, up to three months of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must be able to sit, stand, bend at the waist, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push or pull, lift, talk, and hear, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 30 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
- Must frequently ascend and descend stairs and be able to use stairs multiple times per shift.
Responsibilities
- Operate the attraction according to safety guidelines and company procedures.
- Know and follow control, loading, balancing, safety, and emergency operating procedures.
- Maintain full attention on the attraction operation whenever it is moving.
- Instruct customers to fasten the belt and bar and ensure they are secure before starting the ride.
- Confirm customers meet height requirements.
- Direct customers on how to enter and exit the attraction safely.
- Monitor equipment condition and moving parts, and immediately report safety or mechanical issues.
- Keep the area clean and free from debris and spilled liquids.
- Collect and process customer payments.
- Follow safety procedures and perform duties in a way that minimizes injury risk.
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(k) with Roth options
- Associate discounts
- Full health coverage, including medical, HSA, dental, and vision
- Accident and hospital indemnity insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
- Maternity leave
- Bereavement leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
