Ride Operator — Safe, Fast-Paced Theme Park Role

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 15,000 - 19,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Free admission to Carowinds and Six Fl
Free tickets for friends and family
Discounts on food and merchandise

Job summary

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation's Carowinds in Charlotte, NC is hiring a Ride Operator to keep rides safe and entertaining for guests. You will test equipment, enforce safety rules, and assist with loading while delivering clear ride spiels using a microphone.

Ideal candidates are 16+ years old, reliable, and able to work weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays. Drug testing may be required, and you will wear a team-based approach to deliver memorable experiences for guests from around

Qualifications

  • Must be 16 years or older.
  • Ability to pass a drug test as required by policy.
  • Good judgment and a commitment to safety.
  • Ability to work with guests and team members from diverse backgrounds.

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.

Skills

Attention to detail
Communication skills

Job description

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation's Carowinds in Charlotte, NC is hiring a Ride Operator to keep rides safe and entertaining for guests. You will test equipment, enforce safety rules, and assist with loading while delivering clear ride spiels using a microphone.

Ideal candidates are 16+ years old, reliable, and able to work weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays. Drug testing may be required, and you will wear a team-based approach to deliver memorable experiences for guests from around

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