Job
Locations
Funtown Splashtown
Saco, ME
16/hr
20/05/2025
13/06/2025
30/08/2025
07/09/2025
Ride Operator
$147 per week
$16 per hour
1.5 times the hourly rate
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Job Description
Ride Operators are responsible for the safe operation of their attraction. The work station requires constant standing/walking/bending/lifting/sitting. Participants may be in direct sunlight for long periods of time. Participants will be given breaks. Depending on the position, participants may be exposed to gasoline, oil, and chlorinated water. Participants will need to interact with guests on a regular basis. Participants must have a positive and very friendly attitude. Teamwork is required for most attractions. Participants must be flexible to work a variety of tasks/shifts, work on weekends and holidays. An ability to work at a fast pace is also required.
A typical weekly schedule will run 4 days, working open to close, mostly 10:30a-6p with various night shifts starting in July. Participants will be given breaks. Schedules may vary. Participants should talk to employer if they wish to have shorter shifts, but should still expect to work 35-40 hours a week. Days off are assigned by employer. All work is weather dependent.
Schedules can be made directly with the manager to suit participants’ and the park’s needs.
Job Benefits
- Participants receive 25% off of all food while working.
- Employer arranges team member parties in the park.
- Gift certificates, bonuses, and “Funtown money” (money to spend in the park) may be awarded to participants based upon job performance.
- Employer provides van transportation to and from work daily, as well as a bus pass preloaded with $60 for the local bus. Participants must contribute a summer transportation fee of only $120. This fee will be paid through a payroll deduction of $60 out of the participant’s second and third paychecks. Participants should ask their supervisors for the van schedule, which will be posted to accommodate all work schedules.
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Housing Description
Participants will be housed in one and two-bedroom cabins. The cabins will have 2-4 participants in each room, each with their own beds and shared bathrooms. No more than 4 participants will share a bathroom. Typically, participants can expect bunk beds or twin beds. All housing units are clean and conveniently located near to work and beach attractions. All housing is fully furnished with kitchens and cookware. WiFi access is available. Laundry is located onsite and costs $1.50 for a washer and $1.00 for a dryer per load.
Old Orchard Beach has specific size requirements for housing that must be followed. This ensures that housing units will not be overcrowded. Housing arrangements may differ, but all units meet the criteria expected for suitable housing. Housing is assigned based on arrival dates. Roommate requests are reviewed but cannot be guaranteed. Participants have 48 hours to vacate housing upon quitting or termination of employment.
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Community Information
Community Description
Saco is a tourist town located close to the Atlantic coast in southern Maine. It is a popular tourist destination during the summer months, due to its amusement parks, Ferry Beach State Park, and proximity to Old Orchard Beach. Maine is an outstanding place to spend a summertime vacation. Southern Maine offers dozens of recreational opportunities, abundant lodging and breathtakingly beautiful scenery. Saco has a population of about 16,800 people.
Community near work
| Facility | In town / by public transport | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation Depot | ✔️ | |
| Foodsuper Market | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Shopping Mall | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Post Office | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Bank | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Public Library | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Movie Theater | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Restaurants | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Fitness Centergym | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Sportsrecreation Facility | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Nightlife | ✔️ | |
| Laundromat | ✔️ | |
| Internet Access | ✔️ |
