Ferris Wheel Attendant-Part Time

About the role

SCHEELS is a leader in the sporting goods industry, offering the largest selection of sports brands in America. We empower our associates to become experts in exceeding the needs and expectations of our customers through comprehensive business and product training.

Responsibilities

• Operate the control console to start and stop the attraction and be fully knowledgeable of all control, loading, balancing, safety and emergency operating procedures (if applicable).
• Maintain full attention on attraction operation at all times when it is moving.
• Informs customers to fasten belt, bar, or other safety device.
• Confirm customers meet height and other admission requirements.
• Ensure safety at all times.
• Direct customers on how to enter and exit the attraction.
• Operators sometimes help people get on and off rides.
• Maintains the condition of the equipment and the operation of all moving parts at all times to ensure the ride is operating properly and safely.
• Ensures the area is kept clean and free from debris and spilled liquids.
• Maintains orderly appearance of personal work space and surrounding areas.
• During down times, operators will attend to miscellaneous projects including, but not limited to hanging, folding, size sticker placement and pricing product.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Show strong organization, attention to detail, ability to multi-task and problem-solving skills.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Speak effectively before groups of customers and employees of the organization.
• Be professional in appearance and attitude, contributing to a positive team atmosphere and treating others with respect and consideration while following Scheels' policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Assist with all other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements/Lifting Requirements

• Must be able to sit, stand, bend at the waist, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push/pull, lift, talk, and hear with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Medium work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Benefits

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Scheels is an equal employment opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Scheels will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals when appropriate.