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Hourly Theme Park Ride Tester Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Opportunities to develop skills across our Theme Park, Hotels, Miniland, and more, * A summer spent in the sun, * A workplace full of creativity, teamwork, and FUN, Our Ride Operators play a big role ...

Opportunities to develop skills across our Theme Park, Hotels, Miniland, and more, * A summer spent in the sun, * A workplace full of creativity, teamwork, and FUN, Our Ride Operators play a big role ...

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Hourly Theme Park Ride Tester information

What is the difference between Hourly Theme Park Ride Tester vs Ride Operations Associate?

AspectHourly Theme Park Ride TesterRide Operations Associate
Required CredentialsNone or minimal; sometimes background in testing or quality assuranceHigh school diploma or equivalent; training provided on-site
Work EnvironmentTheme park rides, testing stations, sometimes during off-hoursRide stations, customer service areas, indoor/outdoor settings
Employer & Industry UsageTheme parks, entertainment companies, ride manufacturersTheme parks, amusement parks, entertainment venues

Hourly Theme Park Ride Testers focus on evaluating ride safety and performance, often working during testing phases, while Ride Operations Associates handle daily ride operations and guest interactions. Both roles are essential in the theme park industry but differ mainly in their responsibilities and work settings.

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Theme Park Ride Operator

$17/hr

Part-time

Posted 29 days ago


Merlin Entertainments rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 67 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

26th of 48 rated entertainment


Job description

Want a Job That Feels Like Play? Spend the Season at LEGOLAND® New York!

We’re looking for Ride Operators to join us for a brick-tastic season, where you can expect:

  • HUGE LEGO® discounts,
  • Free tickets to Merlin attractions around the world,
  • Opportunities to develop skills across our Theme Park, Hotels, Miniland, and more,
  • A summer spent in the sun,
  • A workplace full of creativity, teamwork, and FUN,

Our Ride Operators play a big role in making sure our guests have the best and safest visit possible. They do this by:

  • Greeting our guests with a smile
  • Ensuring guests get on and off our rides and play structures safely
  • Managing standard and fast-track queues
  • Working as a team to ensure any safety concerns, faults, or issues are resolved as quickly as possible
  • Ensuring our coasters are full of happy riders
  • And much more!

If working at the biggest LEGOLAND® theme park in the United States excites you, you could be our next Ride Operator!


What we’re looking for:

  • A fun, energetic personality
  • You must be at least 18 or older at the time of your application
  • Flexibility – including evenings, weekends, and holidays to support our exciting events,
  • Ability to work outside in all weather conditions, including standing and walk for extended periods
  • You must be fluent in verbal and written English
  • 65 feet eyesight range (with glasses or contact lenses if necessary)
  • Ability to hear other Model Citizens even if they’re not visible (with hearing aids if necessary)

Pay Range: $17.00 per hour

This is a seasonal, Part-Time role. 

Must have weekend availability for off peak times with weekday availability layered in for full operations Memorial Day to Labor Day. Must be available to work from start through to Labor Day.


USD $17.25/Hr.

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