Ride Operator

$12.50 / 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.