Part-Time Amusement Ride Operator II

City of Burlington, NC; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Burlington, NC is seeking a part-time Amusement Park Ride Operator for Burlington City Park. You will train on the Train or Carousel and may operate other kiddie rides as needed.

This role involves weekend shifts and seasonal hours with on-site training provided. This position emphasizes safety, customer service, and adherence to ride rules, with potential duties including operating rides such as the Denztel Carousel or Miniature Diesel Train and assisting with load/unload procedures for

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Previous amusement park or carnival/fair operations experience preferred but not required.
• Shifts include weekends March–October with varying summer days; under 1,000 hours per year.

Responsibilities

• Open and close assigned rides at the start and end of each day.
• Perform daily maintenance checks on your assigned ride for safety.
• Load/unload guests, explain ride rules and safety regulations to participants.
• Operate rides such as Denztel Carousel or Miniature Diesel Train; other kiddie rides as needed.
• Continuously monitor ride activity to ensure safety and enjoyment.

Skills

Positive Attitude

Guideline Adherence

Job description

About us

Burlington Recreation and Parks provide a diverse range of programs that enhances the well-being of our residents. Besides just being fun, Burlington's parks, programs and services provide opportunities to improve physical and mental health, develop our youth, focus on the environment and make a positive impact on our city.

Job Description

This a part-time role within the Amusement Park area of Burlington City Park. The appointed individual main responsibility will be the Train or Carousel with on-site training provided. May be assigned one of the smaller 3 kiddie rides as needed. This position involves frequent weekend shifts from March to October, as well as morning and afternoon weekday shifts during the summer months (June to August). It entails working less than 1,000 hours per calendar year.

Examples of Duties

• Daily Operations: Open and close assigned rides at the start and end of each day.
• Safety Inspections: Perform daily maintenance checks on your assigned ride to ensure proper functioning.
• Customer Interaction: The ability to load/unload guests. ADA compliance. Explain ride rules and safety regulations to participants in a friendly and professional manner.
• Ride Operations: Operate one of two amusement park rides, including the Denztel Carousel and Miniature Diesel Train. Kiddie Boats, Kiddie Planes, or Kiddie Cars, as needed.
• Safety Monitoring: Continuously oversee ride activity to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all participants.

Qualifications

Abilities

• Positive Attitude: Maintain an enthusiastic and upbeat demeanor at all times.
• Guideline Adherence: Committed to following all directives set by the manager and the NC Department of Labor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in amusement park or carnival/ fair operations is desired but not required.

Supplemental Information

Work Schedule

Shifts will vary depending on Season and Day of the Week. Starting in January and going until June, shifts will be Friday afternoon, Saturday morning or afternoon, or Sunday afternoon. Starting in June and going until August, shifts will be morning or afternoon Tuesday through Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Starting in August and going until the following Summer, shifts will be Friday afternoon, Saturday morning and afternoon, and Sunday afternoon.

The City of Burlington does not offer benefits to part-time positions which require less than 1000 work hours per calendar year.