Ferris Wheel Associate

Scheels • Lincoln, NE

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Scheels is seeking a Ferris Wheel Associate to operate the attraction according to safety guidelines and company procedures. This role requires maintaining full attention on the attraction's operation, ensuring customer safety during boarding and disembarking, and monitoring equipment condition. The associate will also be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the area and processing customer payments. This position is crucial for providing a personalized and memorable customer experience.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school education, or 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/pull, lift, talk, and hear with or without reasonable accommodation
• Medium work – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Requires frequent ascending and descending of stairs while performing daily job responsibilities. Employees must be able to regularly use stairs multiple times per shift
• Associates are expected to follow all safety procedures and perform their job duties in a fashion that minimizes the risk of injury.

Responsibilities

• Operates the attraction according to safety guidelines and company procedures
• Knowledgeable of all control, loading, balancing, safety, and emergency operating procedures
• Must maintain full attention on the attraction operation at all times when it is moving
• Informs the customer 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
• Monitors the condition of the equipment and the operation of all moving parts at all times and reports any safety or mechanical issues immediately
• Ensures the area is kept clean and free from debris and spilled liquids
• Collect and process payments from customers

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED