Ride Operator

Cedar Fair • Charlotte, NC

104d • $13 - $15

About The Position

At Carowinds, work is FUN! As an essential part of our Ride Operations team, you will ensure each ride operates safely and efficiently. Ride Operators work at a fast pace while maintaining strong attention to detail and utilizing essential communication skills. You’ll also: Test equipment daily before opening the ride to guests. Enforce park policies, ride restrictions and ride recommendations. Restrict the number of guests on the loading platform to the number who can be seated on the ride. Ensure safe operation of the ride. Makes certain that queue lines are safe and orderly. Assist with the loading and unloading of the ride to include small children and guests with disabilities. Verify that safety restraints and belts are correctly secured before the ride is set into motion. Take appropriate action to answer or resolve guest questions and complaints. Measure children at height stations and issues appropriate wristbands. Record hourly ride capacity and cycles. Give directions and deliver ride spiels using a microphone.

Requirements

• People who love helping others and will support the needs of our guests and associates.
• Good judgement and a commitment to safety.
• Ability to work and interact with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Individuals with a passion and excitement about Carowinds.
• Availability to include some weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Ability to pass a mandatory or random drug test, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state or provincial law.

Responsibilities

• Test equipment daily before opening the ride to guests.
• Enforce park policies, ride restrictions and ride recommendations.
• Restrict the number of guests on the loading platform to the number who can be seated on the ride.
• Ensure safe operation of the ride.
• Make certain that queue lines are safe and orderly.
• Assist with the loading and unloading of the ride to include small children and guests with disabilities.
• Verify that safety restraints and belts are correctly secured before the ride is set into motion.
• Take appropriate action to answer or resolve guest questions and complaints.
• Measure children at height stations and issue appropriate wristbands.
• Record hourly ride capacity and cycles.
• Give directions and deliver ride spiels using a microphone.

Benefits

• FREE admission to Carowinds and other Six Flags Entertainment parks!
• FREE tickets for friends and family!
• 10% discounts on food and 20% discounts on merchandise!
• Work with people from here, near, and from all over the world!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees