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Ride Operator

Royal Gorge Bridge
Cañon City, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 5/8/2025 CLOSED ON 12/2/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ride Operator position at Royal Gorge Bridge?

Royal Gorge Bridge & Park Ride Operator

This beautiful Colorado park is open year round and staff is needed for all seasons. This is a temporary/seasonal position. Customer service skills, standing, pulling, pushing, lifting and walking required. Must be 18 or older. Work the fun attractions like Skycoaster, ZipRider, Gondolas, Carousel, People Mover, or Via Ferrata. Flexible schedules, 32-40 hours per week.

Ride Operators will be cross-trained on the rides in the park. Ride operators are expected to maintain the day to day activities of the ride insuring a safe, smooth, hospitable and efficient operation for guests. Operators may be working at elevated heights.

Essential functions (not an all inclusive list):

  • Insure safe operation of the ride by following approved procedures;
  • Providing customer service for all guests;
  • Must be 18 years of age;
  • Able to work weekends and holidays;
  • Must be able to work outdoors, push, pull, lift, and stand for long periods of time;
  • If a ride is an extra pay feature, ability to run a cash register;
  • Ability to instruct guests, secure harnesses and equipment where applicable;
  • A background check may be conducted upon conditional offer of employment
  • Drug screen will be performed.
  • Some ride operator positions will require a Drivers License with a good record.
  • Will include being trained for the Via Ferrata, a mountain climbing experience.


Hourly Wage Scale: $16.46-$17.75



Brand: Royal Gorge Bridge
Address: 4218 County Rd. 3A Canon City, CO - 81212
Property Description: Royal Gorge Bridge & Park
Property Number: 1

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