Entertainment IndustryJob Opening for Ride Operator in American Dream (East Rutherford, NJ 07073)

American Dream, developed by Triple Five Group, is an unparalleled mix of world-class entertainment, retail and dining, comprising more than 3 million square feet in East Rutherford, New Jersey, just minutes away from New York City. American Dream is home to leading attractions that includes DreamWorks Water Park, Nickelodeon Universe, Big SNOW, Angry Birds Golf , The Rink, Blacklight Mini Golf, and a curated collection of premier dining and retail stores, including flagship locations for H&M, Uniqlo and PRIMARK as well as Lululemon, Sephora, Aritzia, Zara and IT’SUGAR, the world’s first “candy department store.” For more information on American Dream, visit www.americandream.com or follow us on Instagram@americandream.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The main purpose of the Ride Operator is:

To provide the best possible service to guests while performing all the required functions to safely operate mechanical and non-mechanical rides and attractions.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Ability to maintain focus while safely operating a variety of mechanical and non-mechanical rides and attractions, both independently and in groups.
Ability to safely operate heavy machinery.
Assist with safely loading and unloading guests on the rides.
Properly enforce all height and rider safety requirements and chaperone policy.
Ensure that all guests are properly restrained prior to the start of the ride cycle.
Monitor the safety of guests and co-workers inside and outside of the ride during the entire ride cycle.
Use microphone to communicate instructions or concerns to guests.
Positively interact both verabally and non-verbally with guests, ensuring an excellent experience.
Ensure the overall safety of guests on the ride and co-workers in the ride area while the ride is operational.
Ability to visually, and auditorily observe any safety and/or guest concern while operating the ride/attraction
Scan guests wristbands prior to them riding.
Guest greet at the entrance of ride while ride is closed or slow during downtime.
Maintain the cleanliness of the ride area by sweeping floors, wiping down the ride and emptying trash containers.
Ability to multi-task.
Ability to work in elevated locations.
Inspect equipment using visual and tactile methods as trained.
May perform the function of a custodian cleaning for Nickelodeon Universe or Rides.

WHO YOU ARE

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Must have excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
Ability to communicate and understand with the use of hand signals.
Must be detailed oriented, safety-minded, and observant.
Previous guest experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Use of both hands
Perform repetitive motions – frequently, 90% of the time
Stand – frequently, 90% of the time
Walk – frequently, 90% of the time
Sit – infrequently
Reach at or below shoulder level – frequently 90% of the time
Reach at ir above shoulder level – occasionally, 30% of the time
Push/Pull – frequently
Kneel – frequently
Bend – frequently, 90% of the time
Stoop/Squat – frequently, 70%
Lift/Carry up to 10 pounds – occasionally, 30% of the time
Lift/Carry up to 30 pounds – infrequently, 10% of the time

American Dream is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment or discrimination. All employment decisions are to be made without regard to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, pregnancy, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, physical/mental disability, military status or any other basis prohibited by law.