SFFC: Ride Operator

Overview

Ride Operators are seasonal and scheduled depending on operational needs with pay up to $12.00

Responsibilities

Ready for a job that will throw you for a loop? Drop into our ride operation team and twist your way to success. Whether you’re launching coasters or safely loading them, you’ll be the one to make the thrills happen!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure Guest safety and satisfaction during their visit.
• Enforce all rider restrictions including monitoring and measuring for height requirements.
• Respond to any emergency situation in the area and maintain control until a Supervisor arrives.
• Be able to communicate proper hand signals as called for during ride operation.
• Watch ride and waiting Guests during the ride cycle.
• Physically check restraints.
• Assist Guests as they exit the ride.
• Manually open restraints when necessary.
• Operate the secondary control panel and visually monitor ride during operation and be prepared to stop the ride during critical situations.
• Validate Fast Passes at assigned rides and manage merge points to ensure guests are loaded onto the ride in a safe and timely manner.
• Successfully complete the International Ride Operator Certification (iROC) course through General Rides Training.
• Complete ride certification tests, corrected to 100% proficiency.
• Stand at the control panel of the ride and run the ride by pressing appropriate buttons, visually monitoring control panel for flashing lights/solid lights, and be prepared to stop the ride during critical situations.
• When assigned by a Rides Unit or Section Supervisor - perform test rides to ensure continued safety.
• Report any unsafe acts to your Unit or Section Supervisor
• Maintaining all aspects of ride area cleanliness by lining all trash cans with bags, emptying when full, wiping and re-bagging trash cans and carrying a pan and broom to sweep leaves, trash and debris

Qualifications

What You Will Need

• Must be 16 years or older
• In rides you must be able to stand, walk, stoop, bend, and reach throughout your shift
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
• Must be willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Ability to uphold safety policies consistently