Ride Operator
Great Escape and Great Escape Lodge
Queensbury, NY
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Emergency Response, Fast Food, Presentation/Verbal Skills
LOCATION
Queensbury, NY
POSTED
Today
Ready for a job that will throw you for a loop? Drop into our ride operations 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!
Responsibilities:
What You Will Be Doing
- Provide guests with a safe and enjoyable ride experience
- Entertain guests and calm their nerves as they board our world-class thrill machines
- Push buttons and pull switches to launch attractions through the course
- Make sure seatbelts are tight, loose items are secure, and lap bars are locked to keep guests safe
- Enforce rider restrictions and measure for height requirements
- Assist guests in and out of ride vehicles and cycle through the line efficiently and cautiously
- Keep ride patios and midways clean and looking great
- Act as a first responder to ride emergencies and respond appropriately
- Assist other Team Members and Departments to support the resort as a whole
How You Will Do It
- Ability to work in an environment as fast-paced as our coasters
- After passing ride certification tests with 100% accuracy
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
- Friendly, outgoing personality inviting guests to your boarding station
- Positive attitude to make guests excited about their ride
- Must react well in stressful and emergency situations
- Taking direction from managers and supervisors
Why work with us?
- Pay Rate: $16.36 per hour
- Flexible scheduling – work as little or as much as you want
- Paid training
- Advancement opportunities
- Free admission to ALL Six Flags parks, including White Water Bay
- Free tickets for friends and family
- Discounts on passes, food, and merchandise
- Exclusive employee events
- Fun rewards, benefits, and more!
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
- Able to work in a variety of weather conditions such as heat, rain, snow and humidity.
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
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