Ride Operator $17.50/HR

Six Flags; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Fair Entertainment Company is seeking seasonal ride associates for the 2026 operating season in Vallejo, CA. You will help deliver a safe, exciting experience for guests aboard our thrill attractions, with on‑the‑job training and ride certification tests.

Qualifications include being at least 16 years old, the ability to stand and move throughout shifts, excellent verbal communication, and a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years or older.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, bend, and reach throughout shift.
• Pass ride certification tests with 100% accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provide Guests with a safe and enjoyable ride experience.
• Entertain Guests and calm their nerves as they board attractions.
• Push buttons and pull switches to launch attractions through the course.
• Make sure seatbelts are tight, loose items are secure, and lap bars are locked to keep Guests safe.
• Enforce rider restrictions and measure for height requirements.
• Assist guests in and out of ride vehicles and cycle through the line efficiently and cautiously.
• Keep ride patios and midways clean and looking great.
• Work in an environment as fast-paced as our coasters.

Skills

Verbal communication

Flexibility

Safety awareness

Emergency response

Job description

Overview:

This is a seasonal position lasting for the 2026 operating season only. Seasonal associates are let go for a period of no less than 13 weeks at the end of the 2026 operating season.

Responsibilities:

• Provide Guests with a safe and enjoyable ride experience.
• Entertain Guests and calm their nerves as they board our world‑class thrill machines.
• Push buttons and pull switches to launch attractions through the course.
• Make sure seatbelts are tight, loose items are secure, and lap bars are locked to keep Guests safe.
• Enforce rider restrictions and measure for height requirements.
• Assist guests in and out of ride vehicles and cycle through the line efficiently and cautiously.
• Keep ride patios and midways clean and looking great.
• Work in an environment as fast‑paced as our coasters.

Qualifications:

• Must be 16 years or older.
• In rides you must be able to stand, walk, stoop, bend, and reach throughout your shift.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Must react well in stressful and emergency situations.
• Taking direction from managers and supervisors.
• Must be able to pass ride certification tests with 100% accuracy.

Cedar Fair Entertainment Company is an equal opportunity employer. A work permit may be required for associates under the age of 18. Applicants must be legally eligible for employment in the United States and in accordance with state laws. Cedar Fair also conducts background checks on all applicants 18 years of age and older.