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Maintenance Seasonal Laborer at Cedar Point

Cedar Point Amherst, OH $19+/hour

Job Description

Overview:

$19.25/hr

Ages 18+

At Cedar Point, work is FUN! Working as a Seasonal Laborer means you'll play an essential role in providing guests a memorable visit. You'll also

  • Provide support to all departments throughout the park during the operating season such as keeping the park clean for our guests as an essential priority. This position is responsible for snow removal in the winter season.
  • Operates various type of equipment including forklift, man lifts, front end loader, air compressor, concrete saws and drills.
  • Unloads material and equipment for other trades when received.
  • Transports trash to landfill.
  • Operates sweepers of various sizes to clean parking lots and park areas.

Some of our amazing perks and benefits:

  • Paid training and FREE uniforms!
  • FREE Admission to Cedar Point and our other properties!
  • FREE tickets and discounts to local attractions!
  • FREE tickets for family and friends!
  • 20% discounts on food and merchandise!
  • Employee-only ride nights, game nights, and FREE FOOD events!

Responsibilities:

Cedar Point provides premiere entertainment with 200+ acres of FUN and we want YOU to join us in making people happy! As a member of our team, you'll

  • Make our guests happy by delivering amazing experiences and helping them create lifelong memories.
  • Interact with different people of all ages and backgrounds.
  • Gain skills, knowledge and experience that will benefit your future.

Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Valid driver's license and CDL required
  • Experience operating gradall and forklift
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to follow instructions
  • Ability to work independently and in a group setting
  • Ability to work various shifts/days
  • Ability to work nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs.
  • Ability to pass a mandatory (or random) drug test, per Company policy, unless prohibited by state or provincial law.
  • Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, DMV, previous employment, education and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law

$40k is below typical pay for Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators nationally

National salary averages
$40k
↓ 41% vs typical mid-level
Entry
Mid
Senior
This job
$46k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $85k

You may have room to negotiate or find better offers elsewhere.

Slight employer advantage

Standard dynamics. Preparation and demonstrated value matter most.

Hiring leverage
Balanced
Wage leverage âš  Disconnect
Limited
Mobility
Limited
Durability
Mostly durable

Who this leverage applies to

Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Wage disconnect: Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.
Limited mobility: Few adjacent roles—switching employers is harder.

Focus on demonstrating unique fit and value.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

+2%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
Typical: High school diploma or equivalent

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024