20 Ride operator jobs in Columbus, OH


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The primary qualifications to become a ride operator include excellent communication skills and a willingness to work a flexible schedule. In many places, ride operators can be as young as 16 years old. Fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of this position requires passing certification tests to ensure you know how to operate one or more rides. You must also demonstrate a commitment to safety, outstanding attention to detail, and the ability to display excellent customer service skills throughout a shift. Ride operators frequently need to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision while managing rides. Finally, ride operators must be able to respond to emergencies like power failures or smoke alarms, which might entail taking CPR training.

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List of the top 10 highest paying Ride Operator positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.
  • Epa Amusement Operators Safety Certification

    Salary range: $80,000 - $115,500

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  • Metra Police

    Salary range: $36,000 - $60,000

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  • Oil Gas Plant Operator

    Salary range: $34,000 - $52,500

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  • Rolling Mill Operator

    Salary range: $38,000 - $44,500

    A roller or rolling mill is a machine used in manufacturing, such as metalworking or plastic manipulation, to flatten or shape materials. The responsibilities of a rolling mill operator are the setup and operation of equipment to form metal or other materials into a plate, sheet, flatware, rod, or other specific manufacturing shape using techniques such as hot or cold rolled steel. Other duties involve machine maintenance and quality control of products to ensure there is no cracking, defects, or deformities. Qualifications to become a rolling mill operator vary but often include a high school diploma or GED certificate and on-the-job training.

  • Light Rail Operator

    Salary range: $35,000 - $57,000

    Light Rail Operator is a common job search query. Most salaries for Light Rail Operator jobs pay between $35,000 (25th percentile) and $57,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Light Rail Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Pulling Unit Operator

    Salary range: $35,000 - $40,000

    Pulling Unit Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Pulling Unit Operator jobs pay between $35,000 (25th percentile) and $40,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Pulling Unit Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Flowback Operator

    Salary range: $35,500 - $47,500

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  • Emulsion Operator

    Salary range: $35,500 - $47,500

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  • Pellet Mill Operator

    Salary range: $39,500 - $46,000

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  • Ham Radio Operator

    Salary range: $36,000 - $56,000

    Ham Radio Operator is a typical job search query Most salaries for Ham Radio Operator jobs pay between $36,000 (25th percentile) and $56,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Ham Radio Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.