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Ride Operator - Summer Posting

Six Flags
Charlotte, NC Part Time
POSTED ON 7/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/17/2026

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 summer 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 team members 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 team members.  
  • 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. 

Salary : $13

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