Ride Operator

City-Park-Conservancy; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

City Park Conservancy in New Orleans, LA seeks a Ride Operator (Seasonal Part Time) to operate amusement rides and deliver a high-quality guest experience. The role requires teamwork and a commitment to safety.

Responsibilities include assisting guests, maintaining ride safety, and supporting events. Flexibility for weekends and holidays is expected; training and potential cross-training for cashiering or other roles are available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Must be able to work in a team setting.
• Must be able to pass the International Ride Operator test.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional guest service.
• Ensure the safe operation of amusement rides.
• Keep ride components and work areas clean and presentable to guests.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Ride Operator

Seasonal Part Time New Orleans City Park, New Orleans, LA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1206

Salary Range: $15.00 To $15.00 Hourly

Summary : The Ride Operator’s primary role is to operate designated amusement rides and create great customer experiences by providing a safe, clean venue with friendly service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned

• Provide exceptional guest service
• Ensures the safe operation of amusement rides.
• Ensures that ride components and work area are cleaned daily and presentable to guests .
• Inspect ride equipment to ensure all safety features are operating correctly.
• Establishes and retains knowledge about ride -specific operational procedures to ensure rider safety.
• Assists guests in and out of rides as necessary
• Establishes and retains knowledge about General Park information in order to be first-line ambassadors of New Orleans City Park and its offerings.
• Cross-training opportunities to perform in a cashiering position or other park positions.
• Assist with the setup, operation, and breakdown of special events and seasonal activities within the attractions department.

Qualifications and education requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred but not required
• Must be willing to work with others in a team setting
• Must be able to pass the International Ride Operator test

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Working weekends, some evenings, and holidays is mandatory. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, chemicals such as cleaning liquids, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to extreme cold, vibration, wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually normal for an outdoor environment, with occasional elevated levels of sound during special events.

SUSTAINABILITY GOALS:

City Park employees must strive to decrease our environmental footprint by continually seeking ways to reduce waste and energy usage, care for natural Park habitat and wildlife, and to serve as models to our patrons to do the same through education and example.