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Lost Island Theme Park
Waterloo, IA
14/hr
Lost Island Theme Park
Waterloo, IA
25/05/2025
27/05/2025
15/08/2025
04/09/2025
$350 per month
$14 per hour
Job Information
Position
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Job Description
Ride Operator :
- Job Description: Ride Operators are responsible for creating a safe and enjoyable
experience for all Guests through friendly and attentive service on a variety of different
attractions.
Job Duties include but are not limited to any combination of the following :
- Interact with Guests in a professional, courteous and helpful manner
- Perform all aspects of ride operation as stated in the Standard Operating Procedure
Manual and according to International Ride Training (IRT) requirements - Monitor attractions to ensure normal operation and Guest compliance with all safety
guidelines - Ensure appropriate height, age and number of people requirements on attractions
- Assist Guests entering and exiting ride vehicles – Ensure passengers are secured safely
- Visually and physically check and secure restraining devices for each ride vehicle
prior to dispatch - Explain safety procedures to riders
- Ensure that ride areas are clear of all guests and team members before ride startup
- Maintain a clean, safe environment for fellow Ride Operators and Guests
- Initiate attraction shutdown procedures as necessary
- Complete required safety inspections
- Complete additional duties as assigned by superviso
Required skills :
- Strong command of English to communicate with fellow Guides and Guests
- Ability to stand for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)
- Ability to lift up to 10kg
- Ability to read English IRT training program materials
- Possess a positive attitude and work well with others
- Attention to detail, and flexibility to help other positions is requested.
Work schedule :
Schedule varies. Weekdays and weekends. Approximate start and end times between
8am-10pm
Lost Island Operational Schedule :
1. May 31st – Official Opening.
2. Everyday operation: May 31 – August 24.
3. May 26-30 & August 25-29 – Lost Island is closed.
4. September 1st – Last day of the season.
5. June 16-Last day for arrivals
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New J1s Schedule :
1. May 25th – New J1s mandatory arrival day.
2. May 26th – New J1s rest day.
3. May 27th & May 28th – Mandatory training.
4. May 29th & May 30th – Rest day/possible social security appointment if everyone is
verified in SEVIS.
5. May 31st – Start of full schedule.
6. June 2nd – Possible social security appointment if everyone was not verified by the
29th/30th in SEVIS.
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Returning J1s Schedule :
1. May 27th – Returning J1s mandatory arrival day.
2. May 28th – Returning J1s rest day.
3. May 29th – Mandatory refresher training for returning J1s.
4. May 30th – Returning J1s rest day.
5. May 31st – Start of full schedule.
Job Benefits
Participants could get an extra $1.50 per hour if they stay the season and in good
standing (attendance). One free meal for every 6 hours worked, employee recognition
program for in park spending.
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Housing Information
Housing
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Housing Description
Housing name : Suburban Studios Waterloo
Contact name : Rajane Grant
Address : 2056 La Porte Road, Waterloo, IA, 50702
Additional comments : Rent deposits will be deducted from two pay periods.
Rent will be $350 Per/ Participant
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Transportation to work
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Community Description
Community near work
| Facility |
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| Transportation Depot |
| Foodsuper Market |
| Shopping Mall |
| Post Office |
| Bank |
| Public Library |
| Movie Theater |
| Restaurants |
| Fitness Centergym |
| Sportsrecreation Facility |
| Nightlife |
| Laundromat |
| Internet Access |