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Ride Operator

Carowinds
Gastonia, NC Temporary
POSTED ON 3/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/11/2025

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 :

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  • Test equipment daily before opening the ride to guests.

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  • Enforce park policies, ride restrictions and ride recommendations.
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  • Restrict the number of guests on the loading platform to the number who can be seated on the ride.
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  • Ensure safe operation of the ride. Makes certain that queue lines are safe and orderly.
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  • Assist with the loading and unloading of the ride to include small children and guests with disabilities.
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  • Verify that safety restraints and belts are correctly secured before the ride is set into motion.
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  • Take appropriate action to answer or resolve guest questions and complaints.
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  • Measure children at height stations and issues appropriate wristbands .
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  • Record hourly ride capacity and cycles.
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  • Give directions and deliver ride spiels using a microphone.
  • Some of our amazing perks and benefits :

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  • FREE admission to Carowinds and other Six Flags Entertainment parks!
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  • FREE tickets for friends and family!
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  • 10% discounts on food and 20% discounts on merchandise!
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  • 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.
  • Salary : $13 - $15

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