Ride Operator - Friday and Weekend Availability Required

Six Flags Over Texas; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free park admission

Free guest tickets

Discounts on food/merchandise

Discounted season passes

Promotion opportunities

Employee events

Job summary

Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington, TX is seeking a Ride Operator with Friday and weekend availability. You will ensure a safe, fun ride experience for guests, assist with boarding, and maintain orderly lines and safety checks throughout operations.

This role emphasizes quick thinking, attention to safety, friendly guest service, and teamwork in a fast-paced amusement park environment. Weekend shifts and holidays are expected.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years or older.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, bend and reach during shift.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Commitment to uphold safety policies.

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
• Act as a first responder to ride emergencies and respond appropriately

Job description

Ride Operator - Friday and Weekend Availability Required

Ready for a job that will throw you for a loop? Drop into our ride operation team and twist your way to success. Whether you’re launching coasters or safely loading them, you'll be the one to make the thrills happen!

What's In It For You

• FREE Park admission for you!
• FREE additional tickets for friends and family!
• Discounts on food and merchandise
• Discounted season passes
• Promotion opportunities!
• Diverse working environment
• Exclusive employee parties, events, giveaways, discounts, and more!
• Free access to Texas area attractions and other regional theme parks!
• Job and Career Building Skills
• Flexible scheduling and more!

What You Will Be Doing

• 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
• Act as a first responder to ride emergencies and respond appropriately

How You Will Do It

• Ability to work in an environment as fast-paced as our coasterspassing ride certification tests with 100% accuracy
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
• Friendly, outgoing personality inviting guests to your boarding station
• Positive attitude to make guests excited about their ride
• Must react well in stressful and emergency situations
• Taking direction from managers and supervisors

What You Will Need

• Must be 16 years or older
• In rides you must be able to stand, walk, stoop, bend, and reach throughout your shift
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
• Ability to uphold safety policies consistently