History of Kennywood

Kennywood is considered as the classic amusement park which was established in the year 1898. Kennywood is one of the few well known trolley parks  in the U.S. Kennywood has been providing fun and thrills- the two converge on Kennywood’s classic wooden coasters, including the circa-1921 Jack Rabbit, the circa-1927 The Racer (the only single track, racing coaster in the US) and the circa-1968; the Thunderbolt (which dates back to an earlier incarnation, 1924’s The Pippin); the circa-1930 Auto Race, the circa-1927 Turtle, and the circa-1918 Whip; today newer rides are the Pittsburg (sic) Plunge; and in 2010, the Sky Rocket, is introduced with high-tech launched coaster.

Kennywood is known with its Potato Patch stand for some french fries. And if you want to have a picnic lunch, Kennywood is one of a handful of parks that still allows you to bring your own food.

Kennywood is located in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Pittsburgh.

Job Description/Wage Averages

Ride Attendant: This position takes charge of the responsibilities which include: directing patrons of amusement park in getting on and off riding device; using barrier in front of ride, admitting only as many persons to loading platform as can be seated on ride; keeping order among patrons waiting to ride device; fastening the safety belts or bars to prevent injuries during ride. He will also assist children and elderly patrons from ride; direct patrons from unloading platform to park grounds. He will also collect tickets or cash fares. He cleans the equipment and performs other minor maintenance work, such as replacing light bulbs. The hourly rate is in the average of $7-$8.

Ride Operator: This person is the one who operates or informs patrons how to operate mechanical riding devices in the amusement parks. Informs patron to fasten belt, bar, or other safety device. Moves controls to start and stop for the rides. He gives directions to patrons, usually over microphone, regarding safety and operation of such rides. He will drive vehicles, guiding and controlling their speed. Adds to or removes equipment, according to amount of patronage. Oils, refuels, adjusts, and repairs device. Tests equipment daily; notify the expiration of period for which fee was paid to use device. The hourly rate ranges $7-$8.

Benefits

The benefits offered by the company vary from one position to another. If you want detail on this regard, you can visit the company’s website.

How to Apply

If you have interest on one of the positions offered by the company, you may visit the page for your online application: http://www.kennywood.com/site/employment.html