Ride Operator

Overview:

$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 summer 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 team members 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 team members.  

• 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.