Ferris Wheel Associate

Scheels All Sports•Sparks, NV

About The Position

The Ferris Wheel Associate operates the attraction according to safety guidelines and company procedures. The associate must maintain full attention on the ride while it is moving, ensure customers are secured and meet height requirements, and direct them safely when entering and exiting. The role also includes monitoring equipment and moving parts, promptly reporting safety or mechanical issues, keeping the area clean, and collecting and processing customer payments. Scheels expects employee-owners to contribute to a customer-focused, team-first culture; adapt to change; take pride and accountability in their work; and act with honesty and integrity. Associates are expected to follow safety procedures and perform their duties in a way that minimizes the risk of injury. The role requires frequent stair use and the physical activities and lifting described below.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school education, up to three months of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability 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.
Ability to perform medium work: exert up to 50 pounds occasionally, 30 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Ability to ascend and descend stairs frequently and use stairs multiple times per shift.

Responsibilities

Operate the attraction according to safety guidelines and company procedures.
Know and follow all 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 confirm 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 job duties in a manner that minimizes the risk of injury.