Ride Operator

Company: Carowinds
Location: Gastonia
Posted on: January 16, 2026

Job Description:

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.

Keywords: Carowinds, Gastonia , Ride Operator, Hospitality & Tourism , Gastonia, North Carolina