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Amusement attraction operators

OaSIS code 65211.01

Amusement attraction operators operate rides and other attractions and perform routine maintenance and safety inspections of attraction equipment.

Overview

Also known as

  • Amusement attraction operator
  • Amusement ride operator
  • Cable car operator
  • Game concession operator
  • Snowmaker

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Drive trucks, vans and other vehicles to transport amusement rides, games and other attractions to amusement attraction sites
  • Set up rides, fun houses, game concessions and other amusement attractions
  • Perform routine maintenance and safety inspections of attraction equipment
  • Operate rides and other attractions, oversee game activities and ensure safety of participants
  • May sell tickets.

Additional information

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Exclusions:

  • Other services supervisors (62029)
  • Casino workers (64321)
  • Other support occupations in personal services (65229)
  • Other service support occupations (65329)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

6 – Sales and service occupations

TEER

5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education

Major group

65 – Sales and service support occupations

Sub-major group

652 – Support occupations in food, accommodation and tourism

Minor group

6521 – Support occupations in accommodation, travel, tourism and amusement services

Unit group

65211 – Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport

Occupational profile

65211.01 – Amusement attraction operators

Work characteristics

Work characteristics gathers the various components describing the work environment of each occupation, such as employers, work activities, and the work context. Each category displays up to 10 descriptors in descending order based, firstly, on their attributed ratings by the level of complexity (for Work Activities) or other measurement dimensions (for Work Context), and secondly, in alphabetical order. The whole list of descriptors and their ratings can be expanded at the bottom of each page.

Work Activities

Proficiency or complexity level
Handling and Moving Objects
3 - Moderate Level
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
3 - Moderate Level
Performing General Physical Activities
3 - Moderate Level
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
3 - Moderate Level
Assisting and Caring for Others
2 - Low Level

Work Context

Structural Job Characteristics

Structured versus Unstructured Work
Degree of freedom to determine tasks and priorities
1 - Very low amount of freedom
Work Week Duration
Worked hours in a typical week
2 - Between 35 to 40 hours

Physical Work Environment

Physical Proximity
Physical distance from others
4 - Close (at arm’s length)

Physical Demands

Sitting
Duration
1 - Very little time
Standing
Duration
5 - All the time, or almost all the time
Bending or Twisting the Body
Duration
3 - About half the time

Interpersonal Relations

Contact with Others
Frequency
5 - Every day, almost continuously
Duration
5 - All the time, or almost all the time
Work with Work Group or Team
Importance
1 - Minimally important
Frequency
3 - Once a week or more but not every day

Workplaces/employers

  • Amusement parks
  • Carnivals
  • Exhibitions
  • Fairs
  • Self-employed

Skills and abilities

This section displays the various competencies required for an occupation. Each category displays up to 10 descriptors in descending order based, firstly, on their attributed ratings by the level of proficiency (for Skills and Abilities) or importance (for Personal Attributes) and secondly, in alphabetical order. The whole list of descriptors and their ratings can be expanded at the bottom of each page.

Abilities

Proficiency or complexity level
Multi-Signal Response
3 - Moderate Level
Rate Control
3 - Moderate Level
Reaction Time
3 - Moderate Level
Arm-Hand Steadiness
2 - Low Level
Auditory Attention
2 - Low Level

Skills

Proficiency or complexity level
Coordinating
2 - Low Level
Monitoring
2 - Low Level
Numeracy
2 - Low Level
Operation and Control
2 - Low Level
Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
2 - Low Level

Personal Attributes

Importance
Collaboration
4 - Highly important
Social Orientation
4 - Highly important
Adaptability
3 - Important
Attention to Detail
3 - Important
Independence
3 - Important