Job Summary:

Ride Operators are responsible for safely operating rides they have been trained on in accordance with park policy.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Report to work 30 minutes before the park opens in the correct uniform, name badge and properly groomed.
• Display a positive, cooperative attitude toward coworkers and guests.
• Only operate rides you have been trained to operate.
• Thoroughly inspect a ride and run a full, unloaded cycle before accepting passengers.
• Follow all height (check heights of all younger guests), age and other special rules.
• Ride operators are not allowed to hold or watch guest's property.
• Do not allow guests to ride who are impaired, are too small, pregnant, elderly, frail or guests with cast or brace.
• Lost items are not directly returned to the guest. Items should be given to a supervisor who will take the item to the downstairs office where the guest can retrieve his/her property.
• Never confront or argue with a guest. If a problem exists, seek out the help of a supervisor.
• In the event of an accident, call your supervisor and never discuss the event with the public.
• Ensure all guests riding the ride have their hand stamp, armband or the correct number of tickets.
• Assist in performing daily pre-opening inspection of your ride.
• Help maintain accurate ride inspection records as instructed.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Display a willingness to learn.
• Ability to establish priorities, works independently, and proceeds with objectives without supervision.
• Good communication skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to push, pull, carry and lift up to 25 lbs. consistently.
• Physical exertion such as frequent bending, twisting, stretching, stooping and reaching overhead.
• Standing and walking for long periods on surfaces such as uneven surfaces and hard flooring.
• Varying work hours extending up to eighteen (12) hour workdays under some circumstances.
• Working out of doors in all weather conditions in a wide range of temperatures.

Safety:

• Promote and practice safe work practices at all times.
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.
• Adhere to company, state and federal safety standards and regulations.