carnival worker

Carnival Attendant (39-3091.00)

Collect tickets; assist patrons; erect, take down, operate & maintain equipment. Conduct games; make change. Heavy lifting & physically mobile.

Work Context – It is important to understand that all of these tasks are performed in a context. The employer is in the business of providing wholesome family entertainment to the general public, which is generally accomplished by providing amusement rides, food, games, or novelty merchandise.

All of these tasks occur within the mobile amusement industry, and none of them occur in the

construction business, or some sort of generalized maintenance or equipment assembly field. Note: There are no food preparation tasks associated with this job.

Task identification

The following tasks are associated with performing this job.

I.

Erecting equipment –

Erecting mobile amusement equipment consists of

Securing the foundation so it is stable.

Extending or unfolding sweeps.

Securing individual vehicles or carriers with pins or keys.

Placing an aluminum safety fence around the exterior. Placing warning signs in assigned places.

Erecting games stands consists of

Placing tents and vinyl tops for operation.

Raising the trailer awning.

Placing removable countertops.

Arranging stuffed animals for attractive display.

II.

Taking down equipment –

Taking down equipment is the reverse of erecting it.

It does not entail any additional tasks, and it is justified under the same provisions.

III.

Attending equipment – Attending mobile amusement equipment consists of

Verifying ride restrictions, such as height requirements.

Receiving tickets.

Helping to load and unload patrons.

Instructing patrons in operating procedures.

Observing the ride and patron conduct during operation.

Operating the ride.

Attending games consists of

Handling payments and making change.

Observing the game during operation.

Awarding prizes.

IV.

Maintaining equipment Maintaining mobile amusement equipment consists of

Visually inspecting equipment for wear and tear

Minor repairs, such as replacing light bulbs or oiling parts.

Cleaning the equipment or the area as needed.