Ride Operator

Overview:$12.50 / HourAt 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.Rides 2 (https://cedarfair.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=451346&hashed=-1109343692)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.