Ferris Wheel Associate

Scheels All Sports, Inc.; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) with Roth

Associate discounts

Health coverage

Job summary

Scheels in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Ferris Wheel Operator to join our team. You will operate the ride safely, guide customers, collect payments, and keep the area clean and orderly.

The ideal candidate has a high school education or up to three months of related experience, is at least 18 years old, and can work 2–3 days per week with shifts 9am–9pm. Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 lb and frequent stairs.

Qualifications

• High school education or up to three months related experience.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Shifts include 9am–9pm with 2–3 days per week for part-time; full-time options described.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Ferris Wheel according to safety guidelines and procedures.
• Direct customers on entry/exit and ensure seat belts are secure before starting.
• Monitor equipment and report any safety or mechanical issues immediately.
• Collect and process payments from customers and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Attention to safety

Customer interaction

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Cash handling

Job description

Lincoln Scheels
3030 Pine Lake Rd
Lincoln, NE 68516, USA

Description

Scheels Company Goals:

We strive to be the best retailer in the USA in the eyes and minds of our customers, associates, and business partners.

What We Commit To – Our Employee Ownership Values

As an employee-owner, you’re expected to actively contribute to a culture that thrives on:

• Delivering a Personalized WOW Customer Experience
• Every customer interaction is an opportunity to exceed expectations
• We focus on making every visit memorable, personalized, and impactful
• Having a Team-First, Winning Mentality
• We succeed together by supporting one another and celebrating team wins
• Collaboration and unity drive our performance and customer experience
• Learning and Adapting to Constant Change
• We embrace growth, innovation, and feedback
• Change is not a barrier–it’s a catalyst for improvement and excellence
• Taking Pride in Our Work and Thinking Like Owners
• Every task matters, and we take full responsibility for the results
• Ownership means accountability, care, and drive to go above and beyond
• Expecting Honesty and Integrity in All That We Do
• Trust is the foundation of our relationships–with customers and with each other
• We act with transparency, fairness, and respect at all times

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
• 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
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Education & Experience:

The ideal candidate will have a high school education,or up to three months of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Physical Requirements/Lifting Requirements:

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

Schedule:

The Ferris Wheel is in operation all hours that SCHEELS is open to the public. A Part Time Associate can expect to work 2-3 days per week between the hours of 9am-9pm with common shifts of 9am-1pm, 1pm-5pm and 5pm-closing. Full Time Associates often split their time each day with a 4 hour shift a the Ferris Wheel and a 4 hour shift as a Cashier. Ferris Wheel Operators will work every other weekend.

Compensation:

Starting Wage is $18/hr.

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.

This role requires frequent ascending and descending of stairs while performing daily job responsibilities. Employees must be able to regularly use stairs multiple times per shift

Scheels cares about the health and safety of our Associates. Associates are expected to follow all safety procedures and perform their job duties in a fashion that minimizes the risk of injury.

• 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
• an Employee Assistance Program
• time to recharge through paid time off, holiday pay, maternity leave, and bereavement leave

(Note: Additional leave benefits may apply based on your state of employment.)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Scheels is an equal employment opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Scheels will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals when appropriate.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.