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Midway Ride Operator

2 months ago

Calgary, Canada Heritage Park Historical Village Full time

**Job Title**: Midway Ride Operator

**Reports To**: Midway Lead Hand

**Job Summary**:
Under the direction of the Midway Lead Hand, is responsible for interpreting the historical significance of the rides to guests, and for the safe operation of the midway rides.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Opens and closes designated rides in accordance with standardized procedures.
- Operates designated rides in accordance with standardized procedures, properly maintains the equipment, and reports any safety hazards or malfunctions to the Midway Leadhand.
- Provides Customer Service and information to visitors as necessary in a courteous and friendly manner.
- Operates the ride in a fashion that is both safe and enjoyable for guests.
- Maintains the work site to ensure that it is clean and organized. Notes and reports any property damage.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Education**:
No specific education requirements. Completion of High School is preferred.

**Experience**:
Previous experience with amusement ride operation is a definite asset.

**Skills**:
Good verbal communication skills, high mechanical aptitude, the ability to anticipate and spot safety problems, a quick reaction to emergency situations, and the general knowledge of machinery operation would be an asset. Fluency in English is essential.

**Special Clothing and Equipment**:
Costumes will be supplied by Heritage Parkas required. Washing and maintaining Costumes in a presentable fashion will be the employees' responsibility. Individuals will be required to supply their own appropriate footwear (steel toed boots), to be approved by the Costume Department Supervisor during Park open season periods. Safety equipment as required will be supplied by Heritage Park and maintained by the employee.

**Special Working Conditions**:
The employee must be prepared to work in a variety of weather conditions. A considerable amount of walking, standing, and other strenuous duties are required to complete the work assigned. This position requires the person to be in good physical condition.

**Hours of Work**:
Various scheduled hours of work including weekends, statutory holidays, fluctuating hours and overtime as required.

**Customer Service Standards/Expectations **_**_

As an employee of Heritage Park please keep our service mission in mind

Be friendly and courteous to Heritage Park’s guests, staff and volunteers:
Smile

Wear your name tag

Greet with Good Morning or Good Afternoon

Acknowledge every guest entering or leaving your area and anytime on Park grounds

Make eye contact with guests

Handle questions and awkward situations with a positive attitude

Be familiar with Park facilities, services, events.

Take pride in the Park. Keep it clean, safe & tidy.

Be punctual for shifts and break.

Treat others as you would like to be treated.

Have fun and it will show.

**Safety and Security Standards/Expectations**:*

Be familiar with:
Accident injury reporting.

Location of fire extinguishers and first aid kits.

Notify your supervisor of hazards and potential hazards.

Work safely at all times.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Calgary, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

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