Ride Operator

The Ride Operator engages with all guests to provide the best possible service and experience while performing all the required functions to safely operate mechanical and non-mechanical rides and attractions.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to maintain focus while safely operating a variety of mechanical and non-mechanical rides and attractions, both independently and in groups.
• Ability to safely operate heavy machinery.
• Assist with safely loading and unloading guests on the rides. 
• Properly enforce all height and rider safety requirements and chaperone policy.
• Ensure that all guests are properly restrained prior to the start of the ride cycle.
• Monitor the safety of guests and co-workers inside and outside of the ride during the entire ride cycle.
• Use microphone to communicate instructions or concerns to guests.
• Positively interact both verabally and non-verbally with guests, ensuring an excellent experience.
• Ensure the overall safety of guests on the ride and co-workers in the ride area while the ride is operational.
• Ability to visually, and auditorily observe any safety and/or guest concern while operating the ride/attraction
• Scan guests wristbands prior to them riding.
• Guest greet at the entrance of ride while ride is closed or slow during downtime.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the ride area by sweeping floors, wiping down the ride and emptying trash containers.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work in elevated locations.
• Inspect equipment using visual and tactile methods as trained.
• May perform the function of a custodian cleaning for Nickelodeon Universe or Rides. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must have excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate and understand with the use of hand signals.
• Must be detailed oriented, safety-minded, and observant.
• Previous guest experience preferred.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Use of both hands
• Perform repetitive motions - frequently, 90% of the time
• Stand - frequently, 90% of the time
• Walk - frequently, 90% of the time
• Sit - infrequently
• Reach at or below shoulder level - frequently 90% of the time
• Reach at ir above shoulder level - occasionally, 30% of the time
• Push/Pull - frequently
• Kneel - frequently
• Bend - frequently, 90% of the time
• Stoop/Squat - frequently, 70%
• Lift/Carry up to 10 pounds - occasionally, 30% of the time
• Lift/Carry up to 30 pounds - infrequently, 10% of the time

American Dream is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment or discrimination. All employment decisions are to be made without regard to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, pregnancy, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, physical/mental disability, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.