SFFC: Ride Operator

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 9,600 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation in Oklahoma City is seeking seasonal Ride Operators to launch coasters and load riders safely. You will be at the ride control panel, monitor lights, enforce height restrictions, and respond to emergencies under supervision.

This role requires standing for long periods, working outdoors in varying weather, and willingness to work weekends/holidays. Training includes iROC certification and ride tests, with pay up to $12.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years or older.
• Able to stand, walk, stoop, bend, and reach during shift.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Able to work weekends and holidays.
• Willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Ability to uphold safety policies consistently.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Guest safety and satisfaction during their visit.
• Enforce rider restrictions including height requirements.
• Respond to emergencies and maintain control until a supervisor arrives.
• Communicate proper hand signals during ride operation.
• Watch ride and waiting Guests during the ride cycle.
• Physically check restraints.
• Assist Guests as they exit the ride.
• Manuals open restraints when necessary.
• Operate the control panel and monitor ride lights; stop ride during critical situations.
• Validate Fast Passes at assigned rides and manage load sequencing for safety.
• Complete Ride Operator Certification (iROC) course and tests with 100% proficiency.
• Stand at the control panel and run the ride, monitoring flashing/solid lights.
• Perform test rides when directed by supervisors for safety.
• Report unsafe acts to supervisors.
• Maintain ride area cleanliness including trash, bags, and sweeping leaves.

Skills

Guest safety awareness

Verbal communication

Flexible schedule

Outdoor work stamina

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