amusement ride operator

Government of Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental body in Calgary seeks employees for amusement park operations. Responsibilities include setting up and operating rides, assisting patrons, and performing maintenance. Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills, reliability, and team spirit. Experience in the sector is preferred, and travel is a significant part of the role. The position offers on-site housing options and travel expenses paid by the employer.

Benefits

On-site housing options

Transportation provided by employer

Qualifications

• Experience in an amusement park setting is an asset.
• Ability to operate and maintain amusement rides.

Responsibilities

• Set up rides and amusements.
• Operate rides and amusements.
• Perform maintenance on rides and equipment.
• Collect tickets and fees.
• Assist patrons on and off rides.
• Drive vehicles to transport amusement equipment.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Reliability

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Noisy

Work setting

• Amusement park
• Staff accommodation provided
• Various locations

Responsibilities

• Set up rides and amusements
• Operate rides and amusements
• Perform maintenance on rides and equipment
• Collect tickets and fees, and rent or sell sports and accessory equipment
• Assist patrons on and off rides
• Secure and release safety belts and bars
• Drive trucks, vans and other vehicles to transport amusement rides, games and other attractions to amusement attraction sites

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Willing to travel regularly
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Other benefits

• On-site housing options
• Transportation provided by employer