Ride Operator — Fun, Safe Guest Experience

Canada's Wonderland; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 14,206 - 20,233; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

FREE admission to Carowinds and other

FREE tickets for friends and family

10% discounts on food

20% discounts on merchandise

Job summary

Carowinds is seeking a part-time Ride Operator for a summer position. You will help ensure each ride runs safely and efficiently while engaging guests with friendly, clear communication.

Ideal candidates are energetic, safety-minded, and able to work weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays. You’ll participate in pre-opening checks, guest assistance, and ride operations to create fun and lasting memories for visitors.

Qualifications

• You!
• People who love helping others and will support the needs of our guests and team members.
• 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

• 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 issue appropriate wristbands.
• Record hourly ride capacity and cycles.
• Give directions and deliver ride spiels using a microphone.

Job description

Carowinds is seeking a part-time Ride Operator for a summer position. You will help ensure each ride runs safely and efficiently while engaging guests with friendly, clear communication.

Ideal candidates are energetic, safety-minded, and able to work weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays. You’ll participate in pre-opening checks, guest assistance, and ride operations to create fun and lasting memories for visitors.