Ride Operator

Overview: $13 - $15/Hour

At Carowinds, work is FUN. As an essential part of our Ride Operations team, you will ensure each ride operates safely and efficiently. Ride Operators work at a fast pace while maintaining strong attention to detail and utilizing essential communication skills. You'll also:

• 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 issues appropriate wristbands .

• Record hourly ride capacity and cycles.

• Give directions and deliver ride spiels using a microphone.

Some of our amazing perks and benefits:

• FREE admission to Carowinds and other Six Flags Entertainment parks.

• FREE tickets for friends and family.

• 10% discounts on food and 20% discounts on merchandise.

• Work with people from here, near, and from all over the world.

Apply now if you're looking for a rewarding job that's also FUN. Carowinds offers convenient hours for any college student, retiree, and everyone in between. Our jobs can lead to a successful future by developing resume-building skills as well as gaining knowledge through training and work experience.

Positions are currently available for those who are 16 and older.

Responsibilities: We are here to make people happy Carowinds associates are enthusiastic about their work because they create fun and memories to last lifetime. They are crucial to providing guests with a variety of engaging activities that reflect and uphold our core values of Integrity, Courtesy, and Inclusiveness.

Qualifications:

• You.

• People who love helping others and will support the needs of our guests and associates.

• Good judgement and a commitment to safety.

• Ability to work and interact with people from diverse backgrounds.

• Individuals with a passion and excitement about Carowinds.

• Availability to include some weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.

• Ability to pass a mandatory or random drug test, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state or provincial law.