Thrill Ride Operator - Flexible Scheduling & Perks

Great Escape and Great Escape Lodge; Town of Queensbury (NY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay rate

Flexible scheduling

Paid training

DailyPay

Advancement opportunities

Free admission to park(s)

Friends & family tickets

Discounts on passes, food, and merch

Employee events

Rewards program

Job summary

Six Flags Great Escape in Queensbury, NY is seeking a Ride Operator to help deliver a safe, thrilling experience for guests. You will assist guests entering and exiting ride vehicles, ensure safety restraints, and monitor the ride line to maintain flow and safety.

Highlights include paid training, flexible scheduling, and opportunities to advance within the park. Must be able to work weekends and holidays and stand for long periods.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years or older.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Able to stand, walk, stoop, bend, and reach throughout your shift.
• Able to work in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide guests with a safe and enjoyable ride experience.
• Entertain guests and calm their nerves as they board our thrill machines.
• Push buttons and pull switches to launch attractions through the course.
• Make sure seatbelts are tight, loose items are secure, and lap bars are locked to keep guests safe.
• Enforce rider restrictions and measure for height requirements.
• Assist guests in and out of ride vehicles and cycle through the line efficiently and cautiously.
• Keep ride patios and midways clean and looking great.
• Act as a first responder to ride emergencies and respond appropriately.
• Assist other Team Members and Departments to support the resort as a whole.

Skills

Guest safety

Customer service

Teamwork

Emergency response

Job description

Six Flags Great Escape in Queensbury, NY is seeking a Ride Operator to help deliver a safe, thrilling experience for guests. You will assist guests entering and exiting ride vehicles, ensure safety restraints, and monitor the ride line to maintain flow and safety.

Highlights include paid training, flexible scheduling, and opportunities to advance within the park. Must be able to work weekends and holidays and stand for long periods.