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Six Flags St. Louis

Ride Operator - 16+ at Six Flags St. Louis

Six Flags St. Louis No longer available

Job Description

Overview:

Join the Rides team! Become a Six Flags employee and get FREE park entry! Plus enjoy exclusive employee ride nights, team member events, and more! You must be at least 16 years or older to apply and are looking to weekend shifts. We will work with your schedule! Interested?


Responsibilities:

• Must assist Guests in the loading and unloading of the ride and check various restraining devices
• Operate the ride's control panel where applicable
• Must observe the ride while it is in motion for the safety of the guests
• Inform Guests of the safety policies for the ride
• Observe and follow all Six Flags St. Louis Safety policies and procedures
• Maintain a clean work environment
• Maintain Six Flags' Guest First Standards
• Responsible for completing other duties as deemed necessary by management

Join the Rides team! Become a Six Flags employee and get FREE park entry! Plus enjoy exclusive employee ride nights, team member events, and more! You must be at least 16 years or older to apply and are looking to fill 5 shifts. We will work with your schedule! Interested?
Qualifications:

• Minimum Age: 16
• Must be willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Must be professional, self-motivated, the ability to multi-task and have an enthusiastic attitude
• Must have strong teamwork skills and the ability to work with others
• Ability to lift a minimum weight of 40-50 lbs and push a minimum weight of 30 lbs
• Good oral communication skills

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Typical mid-level pay: $30k for Amusement and Recreation Attendants nationally

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$30k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$22k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $40k

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Durability
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Who this leverage applies to

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Title / level
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Job Growth →
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Specialize
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+3%
10yr growth
102,400 openings projected annually—mostly replacing retirees and turnover.
Typical: No formal educational credential

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

Labor data: BLS 2024