Dutch Wonderland Ride Operator Level 5

Palace Entertainment is a leading leisure park operator in the United States and Australia overseeing more than 25 entertainment venues hotels and educational venues across 11 different states.

Palace Entertainment owns and operates some of the countrys largest and most prestigious venues including: National Historic Landmark Kennywood Park Americas Oldest Amusement Park Lake Compounce the worlds first ever Cartoon Network Hotel Best Family Theme Park Dutch Wonderland and a variety of other familyfriendly parks and campgrounds throughout the United States.

Palace Entertainment is a subsidiary of Parques Reunidos one of the leading global operators with more than 60 different assets (theme parks zoos and marine parks water parks and other attractions) spread out over various countries across Europe North America the Middle East and Australia.

We are currently looking for a:

Roles & Responsibilities:

** This Ride Operator can operate all rides and coasters including those that include conveyor belts and chain mechanisms.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Greet and interact with guest in a fun and professional manner

Must enjoy interacting with guests of all ages

Follow all Dutch Wonderland and manufacturer established safety regulations

Operates 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

Determine if each guest entering a ride is wearing the proper wristband

Maintains flow of guests and while also limiting the number of guests on the loading platform

Gives directions and delivers 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

Operate rides with conveyor belts and chain driven rides

Maintains constant vigilance while ride is operating and ensures that all riders all following appropriate safety measures

Must be alert and have quick reaction time to stop a ride properly in case of an emergency

Performs opening and closing procedures for assigned rides

Reports ride related issues and mechanical failures to management and maintenance promptly

Protects guest belongings; turns in lost and found items as soon as time allows

Ability to operate all levels of rides throughout Dutch Wonderland

All other duties assigned by leadership

Education & Experience:

There is no minimum education requirement.

No previous experience is required.

All Rides Team Members must go through the International Ride Operator Certification (iROC) course as a part of the training. Successful course completion is required for this position. There is no cost to the team member for the course.

Languages: Ability to read write and speak fluent English; Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus.

Requirements:

Must be at least 18 years of age to comply with PA Child Labor Laws

Ability to work flexible schedule including evenings weekends and holidays

Ability to comply with all uniform policies

Must possess safetyoriented mindset and understand the importance of complying with all Federal State and local regulations regarding ride operation

Must demonstrate a willingness to learn and ability to follow instructions

Must be guestfocused and also 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 20 pounds or more

Ability to see details of objects that are more than a few feet away

Working Conditions:

Frequent interaction a variety of motorized and chaindriven rides and attractions

Frequent exposure to the variable outside temperatures including high heat cold direct sun humidity dust rain snow ice and other weather conditions

Frequent exposure to constant repetitive motion high noise levels flashing lights vibrations and heavily populated environments

Team member benefits:

Working at Dutch Wonderland is about making people happy! Its about being independent and having fun making new friends and earning extra money while doing so. As a Dutch Wonderland employee you can be the smiling face that makes a great first impression for incoming guests a cook that serves up tasty treats and culinary delights a lifeguard who soaks up the sun while keeping guests safe or a ride operator that keeps guests coming back for more thrills! There are many exciting seasonal job opportunities available to take your summer job to new heights!

Palace Perks & Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Ability to crosstrain and learn unique skills across various departments

Free admission to Dutch Wonderland and all Palace Entertainment parks on your days off

Invitations to exclusive companysponsored employee events throughout the season

Weve got great jobs for people just starting out in the workforce looking for a second job or staying active after retirement. If you want a fun flexible job with an innovative company look no further than Dutch Wonderland. Apply today!