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Ride Operator

Job in Gastonia, Gaston County, North Carolina, 28054, USA
Listing for: Carowinds Careers
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
  • Customer Service/HelpDesk
    Customer Service Rep, Recreation & Leisure, Event Manager / Planner
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 12.5 USD Hourly USD 12.50 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview:

$12.50 / Hour
At Carowinds, work is FUN! As an essential part of our Ride Operations team, you will ensure each ride

operates

safely and efficiently. Ride Operators work at a fast pace while

maintaining

strong attention to detail and

utilizing

essential communication skills.

You’ll

also:
Test equipment daily before opening the ride to guests.
Enforce park

policies, ride restrictions and ride recommendations.
Restrict the number of guests on the loading platform to the number who can be seated on the ride.
Ensure safe operation of the ride. Makes certain that queue lines are safe and orderly.
Assist

with the loading and unloading of the ride to include small children and guests with disabilities.
Verify that safety restraints and belts are correctly secured before the ride is set into motion.
Take

appropriate action

to answer or resolve guest questions and complaints.
Measure children at height stations and

issues

appropriate wristbands

.
Record hourly ride

capacity

and cycles.
Give directions and deliver ride spiels using a microphone.

Some of our amazing

perks

and benefits:
FREE admission to Carowinds and other Six Flags Entertainment parks!
FREE tickets for friends and family!
10% discounts on food and 20% discounts on merchandise!
Work with people from here, near, and from all over the world!

Apply now if

you're

looking for a rewarding job

that's

also FUN! Carowinds offers convenient hours for any college student, retiree, and everyone in between!

Our jobs can lead to a successful future by developing resume-building skills as well as gaining knowledge through training and work experience.

Positions are currently available for those who are 16

and

older.

Responsibilities:

We are here to make people

happy!!

Carowinds associates are enthusiastic about their work because they create fun and memories to last lifetime! They are crucial to providing guests with a variety of engaging activities that reflect and uphold our core values of Integrity, Courtesy, and Inclusiveness.

Qualifications:

You!
People who love helping others and will support the needs of our guests and associates.
Good judgement and a commitment to safety.
Ability to work and interact with people from diverse backgrounds.
Individuals with a passion and excitement about Carowinds.
Availability to include some weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Ability to pass a mandatory or random drug test, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal,

state

or provincial law.
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