Kennywood - Ride Operator

Splish Splash Water Park • West Mifflin, PA

49d • Onsite

About The Position

Kennywood is seeking a Ride Operator to join their team. This role is responsible for operating and assisting with rides throughout the park, requiring a strong customer service mindset and a focus on guest interaction. The position involves supervising, monitoring, and attending to park rides, including boarding, securing passengers, operating the ride, and ensuring safe disembarkation. Kennywood, a National Historic Landmark with over 125 years of history, offers a mix of modern and classic attractions and is known for its fun atmosphere and popular seasonal events.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age to comply with Pennsylvania Child Labor Laws
• Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to comply with all uniform policies
• Must possess safety-oriented mindset and understand the importance of complying with all Federal, State, and local regulations regarding ride operation
• Must demonstrate a willingness to learn and ability to follow instructions
• Must be guest-focused and also work well with other team members and supervisors
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, twist, kneel, bend, or squat for long periods of time
• Ability to reach above shoulders throughout the workday
• Ability to remain on feet for majority of the workday
• Ability to climb or descend stairs for some coasters, rides, and attractions
• Ability to carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects weighing 30 pounds or more
• Ability to see details of objects that are more than a few feet away

Nice To Haves

• Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet and interact with guest in a fun and professional manner
• Must enjoy interacting with guests of all ages
• Follow all Kennywood and manufacturer established safety regulations
• Operates assigned ride or attraction in accordance with company policy and procedure, state and federal regulations and safety protocols.
• Conduct morning inspections of assigned ride before daily operation begins
• Tests rides daily before opening to guests
• Answer questions related to ride operations and the park
• Maintain an environment that ensures the safety of all employees and guests
• Responsible for performing and enforcing accurate height, weight, or age requirements for all rides and attractions
• Determine if each guest entering a ride is wearing the proper wristband
• Maintains flow of guests and while also limiting the number of guests on the loading platform
• Gives directions and delivers instructions using a microphone or other communication devices
• Properly check all safety restraints to ensure they are in the correct and locking position before ride cycle begins
• Maintains constant vigilance while ride is operating and ensures that all riders all following appropriate safety measures
• Must be alert and have quick reaction time to stop a ride properly in case of an emergency
• Performs opening and closing procedures for assigned rides
• Reports ride related issues and mechanical failures to management and maintenance promptly
• Protects guest belongings turns in lost and found items as soon as time allows
• Ability to operate all levels of rides throughout Kennywood

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Ability to cross-train and learn unique skills across various departments
• Free admission to Kennywood and other parks on your days off
• Invitations to exclusive company-sponsored employee events throughout the season

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed