Ride Operator

Carowinds; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free admission to Carowinds

Free tickets for friends and family

10% discounts on food

20% discounts on merchandise

Job summary

Carowinds is hiring a Ride Operator to help ensure rides run safely and efficiently in a fast-paced environment. You will test equipment, enforce policies, manage loading limits, assist with loading and unloading, verify restraints, and use a microphone to deliver ride spiels.

A strong safety focus and clear communication are essential. Benefits include free park admission for you and guests, discounts on food and merchandise, and the opportunity to work with a diverse team from around the

Qualifications

• You!
• People who love helping others and will support the needs of our guests and associates.
• Good judgement and a commitment to safety.
• Ability to work and interact with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Individuals with a passion and excitement about Carowinds.
• Availability to include some weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Ability to pass a mandatory or random drug test, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state or provincial law.

Responsibilities

• We are here to make people happy!! Carowinds associates are enthusiastic about their work because they create fun and memories to last lifetime! They are crucial to providing guests with a variety of engaging activities that reflect and uphold our core values of Integrity, Courtesy, and Inclusiveness.

Job description

At Carowinds, work is FUN! As an essential part of our Ride Operations team, you will ensure each ride operates safely and efficiently. Ride Operators work at a fast pace while maintaining strong attention to detail and utilizing essential communication skills. You’ll also:

• Test equipment daily before opening the ride to guests.
• Enforce park policies, ride restrictions and ride recommendations.
• Restrict the number of guests on the loading platform to the number who can be seated on the ride.
• Ensure safe operation of the ride. Makes certain that queue lines are safe and orderly.
• Assist with the loading and unloading of the ride to include small children and guests with disabilities.
• Verify that safety restraints and belts are correctly secured before the ride is set into motion.
• Take appropriate action to answer or resolve guest questions and complaints.
• Measure children at height stations and issues appropriate wristbands.
• Record hourly ride capacity and cycles.
• Give directions and deliver ride spiels using a microphone.

Some of our amazing perks and benefits:

• FREE admission to Carowinds and other Six Flags Entertainment parks!
• FREE tickets for friends and family!
• 10% discounts on food and 20% discounts on merchandise!
• Work with people from here, near, and from all over the world!

Overview:

$12.50 / Hour

Responsibilities

We are here to make people happy!! Carowinds associates are enthusiastic about their work because they create fun and memories to last lifetime! They are crucial to providing guests with a variety of engaging activities that reflect and uphold our core values of Integrity, Courtesy, and Inclusiveness.

Qualifications

• You!
• People who love helping others and will support the needs of our guests and associates.
• Good judgement and a commitment to safety.
• Ability to work and interact with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Individuals with a passion and excitement about Carowinds.
• Availability to include some weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Ability to pass a mandatory or random drug test, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state or provincial law.

Positions are currently available for those who are 16 and older.