Is Universal Studios a good company to work for as a Rides Operation?

Rides Operation professionals working at Universal Studios have rated their employer with 3.9 out of 5 stars in 102 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of Universal Studios employees being 3.8 out of 5 stars. Search open Rides Operation Jobs at Universal Studios now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Rides Operation interview questions at Universal Studios .

Does Universal Studios pay Rides Operation employees well?

Rides Operation professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Universal Studios with 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 102 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 10.3% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Rides Operation salaries at Universal Studios.

How happy are Rides Operation professionals working at Universal Studios?

80% of Rides Operation employees at Universal Studios would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 102% in the past 12 months. Rides Operation professionals have also rated Universal Studios with a 3.4 rating for work-life-balance, 4.1 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.8 rating for culture and values and 3.9 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Universal Studios?

Attractions Attendant (92) , Ride Operator (89) , Cashier (41) , Retail Sales Associate (38) , Sales Associate (38) , Food Stand Attendant (30) , Security Officer (22) , Lifeguard (18) , Bartender (17) , Line Cook (16) , Ride Attendant (16) , Server (15) , Sales Associate/Cashier (14) , Food Service Worker (13) , Food and Beverage (13)

What are the pros of working at Universal Studios according to real employee reviews?

"Great benefits and a fair amount of advancement opportunity" ((in 178 reviews)); "The people are great and it's very happy to work in a theme park." ((in 118 reviews)); "fun, great coworkers, learn customer service and how to work independently, chances to move up the ladder" ((in 74 reviews)); "Free tickets for friends and family" ((in 56 reviews)); "Fun work environment and co workers" ((in 29 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Universal Studios according to real employee reviews?

"Bad management and HR doesn't do a lot to help you out." ((in 124 reviews)); "soul draining and low pay" ((in 122 reviews)); "Hours were long and sometimes unpredictable." ((in 98 reviews)); "Too much favoritism" ((in 51 reviews)); "The managers have no clue what they are doing." ((in 47 reviews))

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Universal Studios Rides Operation reviews

3.9

80% would recommend to a friend

(102 total reviews)

Thomas L. Williams

92% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Career opportunities

3.8

Culture & values

3.5

Senior management

3.4

Work/Life balance

Rides Operation employees have rated Universal Studios with 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 102 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Rides Operation professionals have a good working experience there. Universal Studios is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Rides Operation professionals compared to other employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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102 reviews

4.0

May 15, 2012

Fun, however repetitive.

Ride operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Every teenager at some point has always wanted to become a ride operator, and it fulfills that goal. Easy work, however if you don't have the mind to love the theme park, you will find it repetitive.

Cons

Working at the Jurassic Park ride during the summer can be a pain due to the heat.

3.0

May 16, 2011

Fun but hectic

Ride operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

the benefit package, discounts, and treatment. They give complimentary tickets to you yearly. You have discounts of everything inside the park as well as every store and restaurant on citywalk.

Cons

The cons is how quick they are to get rid of people. Also, if you do not like people then this job is not for you.

5.0

Nov 10, 2009

Lots of Fun

Ride operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great coworkers. Its a wide variety of people from all ages and races. Its a great place to work because of the environment- I mean, your working at a theme park, how can that be bad? Guest are nice because they are having a good time. Very rarely will you have an upset guest, but management steps in right away and will back you up on whatever the situation may be. Free entrance to the park whenever you want as well as free parking for citywalk! Two free tickets to the park as a new employee and ups every year by 2 tickets. Great perks!

Cons

When working at certain attractions you will stay until the ride/show is empty of guest then have to clean- be prepared to be asked to stay late. You also have to arrive early in order to park, get through citywalk and security, get uniform on, and get to your attraction by your shift start.

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