Ride Operator – Seasonal at Six Flags Darien Lake

Wage Information

• Starts at $15/hr 

Ready for a job that will throw you for a loop? Drop into our ride operation team and twist your way to success. Whether you’re launching coasters or safely loading them, you’ll be the one to make the thrills happen!

What You Will Be Doing

• Provide guests with a safe and enjoyable ride experience
• Entertain guests and calm their nerves as they board our world-class thrill machines
• Push buttons and pull switches to launch attractions through the course
• Make sure seatbelts are tight, loose items are secure, and lap bars are locked to keep guests safe
• Enforce rider restrictions and measure for height requirements
• Assist guests in and out of ride vehicles and cycle through the line efficiently and cautiously
• Keep ride patios and midways clean and looking great
• Act as a first responder to ride emergencies and respond appropriately

How You Will Do It

• Ability to work in an environment as fast-paced as our coasters 
• After passing ride certification tests with 100% accuracy
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
• Friendly, outgoing personality inviting guests to your boarding station
• Positive attitude to make guests excited about their ride
• Must react well in stressful and emergency situations
• Taking direction from managers and supervisors

What You Will Need

• Must be 16 years or older 
• In rides you must be able to stand, walk, stoop, bend, and reach throughout your shift
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays

If you are able to answer "YES" to all of the following questions, please continue the application process by clicking "Apply" 

1. Can you provide legal documentation establishing your identity and eligibility to be legally employed in the United States? 
2. Are you able to perform the essential functions of the job for which you are applying with or without reasonable accommodation? 
3. Within the last 90 days, can you state that you have not used illegal or social drugs (excluding marijuana), such as MDMA (Molly), cocaine and crystal methamphetamine? 
4. I am willing to agree that future text messages relating to Six Flags, Inc., including company news, job posting application status updates, and other information, may be sent on behalf of Six Flags, Inc. to the cell phone number I provide.