Ride operator vs cart attendant

The differences between ride operators and cart attendants can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a ride operator has an average salary of $33,398, which is higher than the $28,866 average annual salary of a cart attendant.

The top three skills for a ride operator include safety procedures, customer service and emergency situations. The most important skills for a cart attendant are sales floor, clean restrooms, and walmart.

Ride operator vs cart attendant overview

	Ride Operator	Cart Attendant
Yearly salary	$33,398	$28,866
Hourly rate	$16.06	$13.88
Growth rate	17%	-10%
Number of jobs	29,616	49,045
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 41%
Average age	34	34
Years of experience	-	-

What does a ride operator do?

A ride operator is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the people on motorized riding vehicles. Ride operators provide safety instructions before, during, and after the ride, regular inspection of machines, operating ride controls, assisting the riders with their inquiries, evaluating the riders on the eligibility for some specific passages, and following the restricted quantity riders. A ride operator must have a broad knowledge of the mechanical industry to control machines and perform immediate troubleshooting on emergencies.

What does a cart attendant do?

A cart attendant is responsible for assisting customers with carrying their items to their vehicles. Cart attendants ensure the cleanliness and orderliness of the premises, assisting with cleaning duties to avoid hazards or any accidents in the area. They also inspect the quality and quantity of carts and other shopping items after the operations for any defects, asking for immediate repair as needed. A cart attendant must have excellent communication and customer service skills, responding to customers' inquiries and concerns and escalating high-level complaints to management.

Ride operator vs cart attendant salary

Ride operators and cart attendants have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Ride Operator	Cart Attendant
Average salary	$33,398	$28,866
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $44,000	Between $23,000 And $36,000
Highest paying City	Bristol, CT	Everett, WA
Highest paying state	North Dakota	North Dakota
Best paying company	Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County	Valley Brook Country Club
Best paying industry	Media	Retail

Differences between ride operator and cart attendant education

There are a few differences between a ride operator and a cart attendant in terms of educational background:

	Ride Operator	Cart Attendant
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 41%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Ride operator vs cart attendant demographics

Here are the differences between ride operators' and cart attendants' demographics:

	Ride Operator	Cart Attendant
Average age	34	34
Gender ratio	Male, 54.7% Female, 45.3%	Male, 78.2% Female, 21.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.1% Unknown, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 19.1% Asian, 5.7% White, 60.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 11.0% Unknown, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 16.7% Asian, 6.2% White, 60.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	7%	7%

Differences between ride operator and cart attendant duties and responsibilities

Ride operator example responsibilities.

Operate all ski-lifts on the mt., also run the cash register in the restuarant
Participate in life guard training sessions which include rescue operations, first aid and CPR procedure.
Check the quality of snow and the consistency for what are required for the trails as the machines run.
Inventory -Ran cash register with POS system, snack bar and lazer tag -Opening and closing duties -stock food and supplies
Practice and successfully attempt CPR and emergency procedures.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.

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Cart attendant example responsibilities.

Maintain and manage a fleet of rental boats, rafts, and kayaks.
Utilize IBS software to book tee times, run reports, manage memberships, and manage retail.
Manage various carts and assist guests with groceries, maintain neat and clean carts and ensure appropriate working environment for co-workers.
Work closely with hosts to provide players and VIP's with appropriate customer service and incentives.
Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of golf carts and clubhouse-assist pro-shop manager in checking in, accommodating customers
Open and close the restaurant as a bartending responsibility.

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Ride operator vs cart attendant skills

Common ride operator skills

Safety Procedures, 19%
Customer Service, 18%
Emergency Situations, 9%
Guest Service, 7%
Safety Regulations, 5%
Excellent Guest, 4%

Common cart attendant skills

Sales Floor, 63%
Clean Restrooms, 20%
Walmart, 4%
Golf Carts, 2%
Cleanliness, 1%
Basic Math, 1%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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