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Ride Operator

Carowinds
Marvin, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/23/2025

Ride Operator at Carowinds summary :

As a Ride Operator at Carowinds, you will ensure the safe and efficient operation of amusement rides while providing excellent guest service. Key responsibilities include testing equipment, enforcing park policies, assisting guests during loading and unloading, and addressing guest inquiries. This fun and engaging role allows you to work in a fast-paced environment, develop strong communication skills, and contribute to creating memorable experiences for park visitors.

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.
  • Keywords :

    ride operator, amusement park, guest service, safety, ride operations, Carowinds, entertainment, refundable tickets, job for teenagers, fun workplace

    Salary : $13 - $15

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