Specialty Rides Operator - 2025

Description

Job purpose

Specialty Rides Operators are responsible for the safe operation of our Adult Bumper Boats and Grand Prix Race Cars for the enjoyment of our guests. If you enjoy working at a fast pace and love working with motors even in the hot summer sun, then this position in the Ride Operation department is for you!

Duties and responsibilities

Maintain a safe attraction

• Perform pre-operation safety checks at the opening of the ride to include:
  • Check oil and gas on Grand Prix and ABB Motors.
  • Change spark plugs on Grand Prix Race Cars as necessary.
  • Test the responsiveness of the Grand Prix Race Cars to the control board.
• Perform select safety checks after any power failure or emergency shutdown.
• Fill out pre-operation checklist.
• Understand and follow all emergency protocols.
• Monitor and enforce the safety of riders during all aspects of ride operation.
• Monitor ride continuously while in operation.

Perform pre-dispatch safety checks

• Screen riders for proper height and weight (as applicable) and verify correct bracelet color of the day and bracelet type. 
• Verify security of all rider restraint devices.
• Verify that riders are properly seated in the ride seat.
• Monitor guests for loose items and secure them in designated area for the rider.
• Check the security of entrance and exit gates.
• Deliver safety spiel(s).
• Verify all attendants are in safe zones.
• Verify all guests are behind perimeter fencing.
• Visually perform final scan prior to dispatch.

Follow all policies and procedures of ride operation

• Assist loading/unloading of riders.
• Maintain focus and operate the attraction using designated controls as instructed, in an efficient manner.
• Close attraction during weather, other safety shutdowns, and at park closing time.
• Communicate with management/maintenance using a portable radio as necessary.

Provide and maintain a safe, fun, and clean guest friendly atmosphere.

• Engage riders at all points of contact (rider screening, load, unload, pre-dispatch safety checks) to provide direction and/or verbal acknowledgement to enhance awareness.
• Clean attraction and immediate surrounding area as necessary.
• Notify management when a more advanced cleaning is necessary.
• Be attentive to guests needs.
• Be able to assist guests or find someone that can.
• Stop operation of attraction when a safety issue arises and notify management.

Comply with all policies and procedures of Funtown Splashtown USA

• Follow all policies and procedures of the Department.
• Maintain professional appearance following all uniform guidelines.
• Attend all required department, interdepartmental, and park trainings.
• You may be assigned to other duties as necessary.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• In compliance with ride manufacturer guidelines, applicant must be at least 18 years old to be a major rides operator here at Funtown Splashtown USA.
• No prior ride operation experience required, will train on the job.
• A successful applicant will have strong communication skills and a friendly, positive attitude who is able to work alone and as part of a team.

Working conditions

• While we do our best to provide shaded areas for our employees to be in, it is impossible to guarantee this at all times of the day. You may be in direct/indirect sunlight for long periods of time. We operate in most summer weather conditions and since you are outside, and Maine weather is unpredictable, we ask that you dress appropriately and are prepared for light to heavy rain, changes in temperature, and humidity.
• We also suggest that you always come prepared with snacks, meals, and a water bottle full of water (we will refill water as much as needed for you).
• Rides will require an operator to work with gas and oil. Select additional rides may require operator to work at an elevated height.

Physical requirements

• Applicant should be able to sit or stand for long periods of time while occasionally walking short distances.
• Applicant should not have a fear of heights to work at select attractions. 
• At times rides will require the ability to lift up to 30 or 50 lbs.