Float Driver | 18+ | Seasonal | SeaWorld San Diego

United Parks & Resorts; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free park admission

Ticket discounts

Food and merchandise discounts

Scholarship opportunities

Exclusive employee events

Job summary

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment in San Diego seeks enthusiastic Ambassadors for a seasonal role during the Christmas Celebration Season. You will operate parade floats, assist with props, and ensure safety and professionalism on and off the float.

Requires high school diploma, ability to lift 50 pounds, valid driver’s license, and flexibility to work weekdays, weekends, evenings and holidays. Experience in live shows is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to lift and move 50 pounds required.
• Must have a valid state driver’s license with no major infractions.
• Experience operating heavy machinery preferred.
• Flexible schedule including weekdays, weekends, evenings, holidays

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and maneuver parade floats weighing up to 16,500lbs.
• Drive parade floats along parade route and into/out of storage.
• Start-of-day checks on parade floats and logging of performance.
• Tow other float units and assist with props and show equipment readiness.
• Operate on-board show control, audio, lighting, video and effects.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and wear PPE.
• Follow safety guidelines and predefined routes and cues.
• Present a professional appearance meeting grooming standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Team player

Multi-tasking

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Forklifts

Man lifts

Pickup trucks

Box trucks

Job description

SEASONAL POSITION At SeaWorld, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Join us and play an important part on our incredible team! This is a seasonal role. You may be scheduled up to 40 hours and hours may vary based on business need. This seasonal role is to assist for the Christmas Celebration Season at SeaWorld

What you get to do:

• Safely operate and maneuver float vehicles weighing up to 16,500lbs.
• Responsible for the safe driving of parade floats along parade route as well as into and out of storage.
• Perform start of day of checks on parade floats as well as maintain logging on vehicle and technical element performance.
• Duties include, but are not limited to, towing of other float units; driving backstage and onstage; loading and unloading of characters; and assisting with props and Technical Systems readiness.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines, procedures, and pre-determined routes and cues.
• Assists in the startup and preparation of all floats including but not limited to cleaning, effect preparation, set props.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work environment
• Operate technical equipment such as on-board show control, communications, Audio, Lighting, Video and Special Effects.
• Including operation of theatrical effects and float to music.
• Consistently demonstrates courteous and professional behavior in all work aspects with all ambassadors and guests.
• Maintains a professional appearance that meets grooming standards
• Perform and complete assigned tasks from management as needed
• Consistently practice safe work habits including the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), lifting, and reporting unsafe situations

What it takes to succeed:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to lift and move 50 pounds required.
• Strong communication skills; positive attitude, team player; multi-tasking skills, collaboration skills
• Be willing to comply with all company grooming guidelines and employment standards.
• Ability to successfully complete all legal, company and department training requirements to include but not limited to passing required tests and certifications within established timelines
• Must have a valid state driver’s license with no major infractions and the ability to obtain a company parks driver’s permit.
• Experience operating heavy machinery (forklifts, man lifts, pickup trucks, box trucks) strongly preferred.
• Must be able to react quickly to both audio and visual directions.
• Must be comfortable working in tight spaces and in close proximity to other people.
• Must be comfortable utilizing all required PPE including but not limited to dual ear over the ear hearing protection.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and work for prolonged periods of time in extreme weather conditions.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to include weekdays, weekends, evenings, overnights and holidays
• 6 months theater or live show experience in an operational capacity preferred.

Compensation:

$19.00 per hour

The perks of the position:

Ambassadors will enjoy a fun, fast-paced environment, and great teammates, as well as:

• FREE park admission
• Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
• Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
• Scholarship opportunities
• Exclusive employee events and giveaways

EEO Employer: SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.

United Parks & Resorts is a world-renowned leader in the themed-park and entertainment industry. Our success is built on a passion for caring for animals and a dedication to delivering positive, memorable experiences to people from around the world. We’re also committed to helping ambitious people achieve their professional best. We’re always seeking exceptionally skilled and knowledgeable individuals for a variety of roles throughout our organization.