What are the responsibilities and job description for the Silver Dollar City - Attractions Team Member, Thunderation (Full-Time Seasonal, 2026) position at Silver Dollar City Ozark Mtns?
Job Summary:
From award-winning roller coasters to family rides that soar, whirl and fly, Silver Dollar City offers unique attractions for thrill-seekers of all ages. Ride Operators are the ones responsible for ensuring guests have amazing experiences with them. You’ll meet and greet hundreds of people every day, making sure each of their adventures is as safe as it is exciting. You will check restraints, interact with guests one on one and ensure that all guests meet the rider requirements. If you’re enthusiastic, love to work outside, and want a job with awesome benefits, this is the position for you!
This position starts 02/27/2026 and ends 01/02/2027.
Must be at least 16 years of age.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned to assist the Attractions teams.
- Properly trained to follow all company policies and procedures.
- Ensure guests meet rider requirements.
- Remain safe, alert and attentive to ensure guest safety.
- Physically and visually check restraints systems.
- Manage ride controls to safely load, unload and dispatch the attraction.
- Visually watch attraction for deviations in safety procedures.
- Keep assigned area clean of trash, natural debris and bodily fluids.
- Climb to heights up to 200ft.
- Interact with large groups of guests in a friendly manner.
- Announce safety instructions to riders and guests in line through a microphone.
- Complete a safety ride through or a visual inspection at any time.
- React calmly and quickly in emergency situations.
Certificates/Licenses:
Must be able to obtain and maintain an American Heart Association Basic Life Saving Certification.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Stand: Uneven terrain, inclines, asphalt and concrete.
- Walk: Up/down steps, uneven and sloped surfaces, including to and from assigned employee parking and employees assigned work area. Distance should be no greater than .5 miles one way.
- Climb: Up and down stairs/ladders, uneven and sloped surfaces and be able to climb and descend on an employee shuttle bus.
- Repetitive Motion: Bending and twisting.
- Use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
- Speak and hear clearly.
- See: Near/far, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions, chemicals, mechanical hazards, moving objects, fumes, odors, dust, and vibrations. Due to the safety critical nature of the position, the employee must successfully complete a post job-offer drug screen and participate in the random drug testing program.
Benefits Offered:
- Free Admission - Free admission to Silver Dollar City Attractions and discounted admissions to Herschend Enterprises’ attractions and resorts across the US for you and your dependents.
- Exclusive Admission Discounts - Complimentary tickets & discounts on season passes for loved ones.
- Food & Merchandise Discounts - Discounts on dining, drinks, and merchandise across Silver Dollar City Attractions.
- 401(k) & Profit Sharing - The Profit Sharing and 401(k) Retirement Plan is available to hosts after they have been with the Company for 3 months (Monthly Plan Entry Dates).
- Health Insurance - Affordable health plan options (co-pay, HSA, FSA) available to all full-time seasonal and year-round employees.
- Mary's Well House - Employee health center provides employees with basic office visits, x-rays, and lab work for co-pay, whether insured or not.
- Free Tuition – Earn your degree, debt-free. 100% free tuition starting day one of employment. Learn more at https://herschend.guildeducation.com/partner. See all the benefits offered through Silver Dollar City at: https://www.silverdollarcity.com/Employment/Benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer/ Disabled/ Veterans