SFFC: Ride Operator

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 13,638 - 19,424; Full time

Job summary

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is looking for seasonal Ride Operators in Oklahoma City. As a Ride Operator, you'll be responsible for ensuring guest safety and satisfaction while operating rides and managing loading procedures.

You need to be at least 16 years old, with excellent communication skills and the ability to work in different weather conditions. Flexibility for weekend and holiday work is required, as well as upholding strict safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years or older.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Must be willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Guest safety and satisfaction during their visit.
• Enforce all rider restrictions including monitoring and measuring for height requirements.
• Physically check restraints and assist Guests as they exit the ride.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Ability to uphold safety policies consistently

Job description

Ride Operators are seasonal and scheduled depending on operational needs with pay up to $12.00

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!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure Guest safety and satisfaction during their visit.
• Enforce all rider restrictions including monitoring and measuring for height requirements.
• Respond to any emergency situation in the area and maintain control until a Supervisor arrives.
• Be able to communicate proper hand signals as called for during ride operation.
• Watch ride and waiting Guests during the ride cycle.
• Physically check restraints.
• Assist Guests as they exit the ride.
• Manually open restraints when necessary.
• Operate the secondary control panel and visually monitor ride during operation and be prepared to stop the ride during critical situations.
• Validate Fast Passes at assigned rides and manage merge points to ensure guests are loaded onto the ride in a safe and timely manner.
• Successfully complete the International Ride Operator Certification (iROC) course through General Rides Training.
• Complete ride certification tests, corrected to 100% proficiency.
• Stand at the control panel of the ride and run the ride by pressing appropriate buttons, visually monitoring control panel for flashing lights/solid lights, and be prepared to stop the ride during critical situations.
• When assigned by a Rides Unit or Section Supervisor - perform test rides to ensure continued safety.
• Report any unsafe acts to your Unit or Section Supervisor
• Maintaining all aspects of ride area cleanliness by lining all trash cans with bags, emptying when full, wiping and re-bagging trash cans and carrying a pan and broom to sweep leaves, trash and debris

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
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
• Must be willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Ability to uphold safety policies consistently