Adventureland Park - Ride Operator

Road to Adventure

The ride of your life begins here! The outgoing and safety-oriented Rides Operator will operate and assist with rides located throughout the park. This position involves a lot of guest interaction and a customer service-oriented mindset to provide a wonderful experience to everyone who comes to enjoy a day at the park.

Responsibilities

• Greet and interact with guests in a fun and professional manner
• Follow all Adventureland Resort and manufacturer established safety regulations
• Operate assigned ride or attraction in accordance with company policy and procedure, state and federal regulations and safety protocols
• Conduct morning inspections of assigned ride before daily operation begins
• Tests rides daily before opening to guests
• Answer questions related to ride operations and the park
• Maintain an environment that ensures the safety of all employees and guests
• Responsible for performing and enforcing accurate height, weight, or age requirements for all rides and attractions
• Maintain flow of guests and while also limiting the number of guests on the loading platform
• Give directions and deliver instructions using a microphone or other communication devices
• Properly check all safety restraints to ensure they are in the correct and locking position before ride cycle begins
• Maintain constant vigilance while ride is operating and ensure that all riders are following appropriate safety measures
• Must be alert and have quick reaction time to stop a ride properly in case of an emergency
• Report ride related issues and mechanical failures to management and maintenance promptly
• Protect guest belongings, turn in lost and found items as soon as time allows

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age to comply with Iowa Child Labor Laws
• Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Must possess safety-oriented mindset and understand the importance of complying with all Federal, State, and local regulations regarding ride operation
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and ability to follow instructions
• Must be guest-focused and work well with other team members and supervisors

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, twist, kneel, bend, or squat for long periods of time
• Ability to reach above shoulders throughout the workday
• Ability to remain on feet for majority of the workday
• Ability to climb or descend stairs for some coasters, rides, and attractions
• Ability to carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects weighing 30 pounds or more
• Ability to see details of objects that are more than a few feet away