| Job Title |
Ride Operator |
| Job Description |
Operates Or Informs Patrons How To Operate Mechanical Riding
Devices Furnished By Amusement Parks, Carnivals, Or Similar
Places Of Entertainment: Informs Patron To Fasten Belt, Bar, Or
Other Safety Device. Moves Controls To Start And Stop Equipment,
Such As Roller Coaster, Merry-go-round, And Ferris Wheel. Gives
Directions To Patrons, Usually Over Microphone, Regarding Safety
And Operation Of Such Rides As Midget Autos And Speedboats.
Turns On Current To Permit Operation Of Ride By Patron And Turns
Off Current After Allotted Time. Drives Vehicles, Such As
Trains, On Which Persons Ride, Guiding And Controlling Their
Speed. Adds To Or Removes Equipment, According To Amount Of
Patronage. Oils, Refuels, Adjusts, And Repairs Device. Tests
Equipment Daily Before Opening Ride To Patrons. May Notify
Patron Of Expiration Of Period For Which Fee Was Paid To Use
Device. May Observe Patrons Boarding Vehicle To Ensure They Are
Safely Seated Without Being Overcrowded And Safety Belts Or Bars
Are Secure. May Collect Tickets Or Cash Fares From Patrons. May
Space Rides Operated In Cars Or Sections To Avoid Danger Of
Collisions. May Be Designated According To Equipment Operated As
Auto-speedway Operator (amuse. & Rec.); Ferris-wheel Operator
(amuse. & Rec.); Flume-ride Operator (amuse. & Rec.);
Merry-go-round Operator (amuse. & Rec.); Monorail Operator
(amuse. & Rec.); Railroad Operator (amuse. & Rec.);
Roller-coaster Operator (amuse. & Rec.); Speedboat Operator
(amuse. & Rec.); Swing-ride Operator (amuse. & Rec.); Train
Operator (amuse. & Rec.); Whip Operator (amuse. & Rec.).
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