Silver Dollar City – Entertainment & Events Float Driver (Seasonal, 2026)

Herschend Family Entertainment Co.; Branson (MO); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Admission

Exclusive Admission Discounts

Food & Merchandise Discounts

401K & Profit Sharing

Health Insurance

Employee Health Center

Job summary

Herschend Family Entertainment Co. is seeking a part-time Float Driver for the 2026 Christmas season at Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri. This seasonal role involves operating a float with evening hours from October to January.

Applicants should be at least 18 years old, have a valid Driver's License, and possess the ability to operate a Joy-Con system. Essential duties include maneuvering the float, following safety guidelines, and maintaining high situational awareness.

Benefits include free admission to attractions, discounts, health insurance options, and a 401(k) plan. Teamwork and communication are vital for ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for guests.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maneuver a parade float along the parade route.
• Follow all safety and security procedures.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail.
• Use sound judgement to follow instructions.
• Effectively address operational challenges.
• Communicate respectfully with team members.
• Participate in rehearsals and route reviews.
• Remain alert and focused throughout rehearsals.

Skills

Operating a Joy-Con system

Effective communication

Job description

Silver Dollar City – Entertainment & Events Float Driver (Seasonal, 2026)

Job Category: Entertainment & Events

Requisition Number: SILVE010186

Part-Time

Location:

Silver Dollar City 399 Silver Dollar City Parkway Branson, MO 65616, USA

Silver Dollar City 399 Silver Dollar City Parkway Branson, MO 65616, USA

Summary: Celebrate Christmas by being a part of our NEW Stars, Lights & Christmas Nights Parade Float Drivers will operate a float using a joy-con control system while sitting in an extremely enclosed space with a limited view of the drive path. We are looking for safety-conscious applicants who are comfortable operating electronic controls and have no problem following signals and directions from a float handler. Attention to detail, situational awareness, and the ability to safely navigate the float route are essential.

This is a Seasonal position with evening hours.

This position begins 10/23/2026 and ends 1/2/2027.

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned)

• Operate and maneuver a parade float along the parade route using a joy-con control system while monitoring surroundings for any obstacles, hazards, or individuals that may impact the safe movement of the float.
• Follow all safety and security procedures; promptly identify and report unsafe conditions.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail while responding appropriately to directions, requests, and changing parade route conditions.
• Use sound judgement, common sense, and understanding to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Effectively address routine operational challenges involving multiple variables in a standardized environment.
• Demonstrate problem‑solving skill and adaptability while operating the float safely.
• Communicate respectfully with team members, handlers, participants and guests while upholding organizational values.
• Participate in rehearsals, route reviews, and blocking as directed by the director or designated leadership.
• Remain alert, professional, and focused throughout rehearsals and performances to help ensure a safe and enjoyable guest experience.

Required Skills

• Able to operate a Joy‑Con system.
• Able to communicate efficiently.

Physical Requirements

• The ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• The ability to climb up and down stairs, ladders, and uneven or sloped surfaces safely and repeatedly.
• The ability to crawl, crouch, kneel, and maneuver through tight or confined spaces to enter, exit and operate parade floats and related equipment.
• The ability to remember locations, maintain situational awareness, and understand and carry out written and verbal instructions continuously.
• The ability to work continuously in cramped or enclosed quarters with limited visibility and restricted movement.
• The ability to work continuously in a variety of weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, wind, and precipitation.
• The ability to work continuously at a rapid pace while maintaining attention to safety and operational requirements.

Required Experience

• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

This role takes place primarily outdoors in a parade setting and is subject to varying weather conditions including cold, rain, and wind. Work hours are during the evening and nighttime, and the environment includes bright lights, amplified music, and large crowds. The float driver operates in an extremely confined and enclosed float cab with limited visibility and minimal ventilation. The pace can be fast and requires high attention to detail, strong situational awareness, and a focus on safety always. Teamwork, communication and reliability are essential to ensure seamless and enjoyable guest experience.

Benefits Offered

• Free Admission - Free admission to Silver Dollar City Attractions and discounted admissions to Herschend Enterprises’ attractions and resorts across the US for you and your dependents.
• Exclusive Admission Discounts - Complimentary tickets & discounts on season passes for loved ones.
• Food & Merchandise Discounts - Discounts on dining, drinks, and merchandise across Silver Dollar City Attractions.
• 401K & Profit Sharing - Profit Sharing and 401(k) Retirement plans available to hosts after they have been with the Company for 3 months.
• Health Insurance - Affordable health plan options (co-pay, HSA, FSA) available to all full‑time seasonal and year‑round employees.
• Mary's Well House - Employee health center that provides employees with basic office visits, x-rays, and lab work for a co-pay, whether insured or not.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.