Float Driver - 18+ - Seasonal - SeaWorld San Diego

SeaWorld; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free park admission

Discounts on park tickets

Employee events and scholarships

Job summary

SeaWorld is seeking energetic Ambassadors for a seasonal role during the Christmas Celebration Season in San Diego. You’ll help drive parade floats, perform start-of-day checks, and ensure safety while coordinating with guests and team members.

The position requires a high school diploma, the ability to lift 50 pounds, and a valid California driver’s license. Past experience with heavy machinery is preferred, and a flexible schedule is expected.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Must have a valid state driver’s license with good standing.
• The role requires compliance with all training, safety, and grooming standards.
• Experience operating heavy machinery is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and maneuver parade floats weighing up to 16,500 lbs.
• Drive parade floats along routes, in and out of storage, and backstage as needed.
• Perform pre-shift checks and log vehicle and technical performance.
• Assist with loading/unloading of characters and props; ensure show readiness.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and follow PPE guidelines.
• Operate show control and audio/lighting/video equipment as required.

Skills

Strong communication

Team player

Multi-tasking

Flexibility

Customer service orientation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts experience

Heavy machinery operation

PPE usage

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.