maintenance mechanic

reservation agent

photographer

food service team member

entertainer

Silver Dollar City

I had volunteered with this department for two years before I was asked to come on full time, and it was a silent prayer answered. Literally a dream come true!!
A typical day started real early and ended very late in the day, but that's whats expected of you when you're setting 8 million lights up. You would be given a specific spot with a staple gun, staples, a spool of lights and a ladder. The foreman would give you the route of the lights and you would continue with that job and others for rest of the day. No one was ever left behind, the foreman took great care of everyone, it was a safe environment where trust was built and encouragement was given.  The most enjoyable part of this job is working with the crew and learning to decorate the park with lights. You get to enjoy the park while it's closed and you get to enjoy what goes on behind the scenes.

Management was confusing, you had the foreman that loved his job and was taught the art of the role, then you had a lead that thought she deserved a higher rank and would gossip her way to success, and then our supervisor micromanaged the crew, did not trust anyone, and accused you for stupid stuff. 

The hardest part of this job was working under women with high expectations trying to make it in a mans workforce. I am not a girl that believes that women can't, but these women are disrespectful and deceitful, and as much as I loved this job I would never go back to be treated the way they treated me.

A typical day at work is pretty simple as far as daily responsibilities go but can require working fast and multitasking. I worked in one of the restaurants, so I actually learned to cook a little bit, which can be pretty helpful. Management is for the most part pretty good, they can be slightly out of touch with what goes on but not too much. However I have worked with a small number of people in leadership who do not care that much about those under them. These people can sometimes focus on profit over everything else, or just take their stress out on the people around them and be very unpleasant to work around. The workplace culture however is amazing, everyone literally feels like family. My entire friend group of four years all met here. I'd say the hardest thing about the job is being super busy or understaffed (both of which happen fairly regularly), because then you're running around trying to do multiple people's jobs for sometimes the entire shift. I'm totally fine doing this occasionally, but after a few years it does get a little old. The most enjoyable part of working here is the people you work with, they're all for the most part enjoyable to be around and you can make good friends.

They are so desperate for people, if you need something fast apply here! They don’t care if your rude, if you no call no show, they will take you. They will also work you into the ground.  A lot of the elderly employees complain that they are overworked and under paid, and feel they are not treated fairly. A lot of employees who have been here for years, have all started quitting because of how they are treated.   It is like SIN city here. I would not want my child working here.. If someone would film the lives of the employees while ON the clock, that show would be five stars and bring in so much money. 
The pay is not that great, everyone in the park is making something different- Employees that have been there for years and work super hard make less than new hires. 

SDC is the main theme park for Central US though they are expanding. so the park is continuous high energy and fast pace. A typical day would omit lunches and breaks, but I absolutely loved it. greeting guests and customer service are things I thrive on. Several times I would be asked to close the shop and train new workers. In the park is a special opportunity to explore the work environment of the other shops as well. if they were short staffed we were asked to job share. I loved learning new jobs and exploring different places in the park. I got along well with my coworkers and we are still good friends on Facebook. the hardest part of the job was saying goodbye. and moving across the planet to Australia. looking forward to entering the work I love being busy and keeping things organised.

Of all the positions you could have at Silver Dollar City, being an Entertainment Technician is probably one of the most charmed, though still challenging, positions you could have. You got a lot of diversity of acts that come through year-round and a wide range of venues to work at from large to small and outdoor to indoor. When I was there the team was great, both in personality and experience! Although, after I left it appears leadership changed, and a lot of the team was let go in questionable ways to hire new inexperienced technicians so that they could spend more on hiring contractors.

I think this would still make a wonderful starting point for an entertainment technician and a really fun memory for something short. However, for more experienced technicians, Silver Dollar City is known for its low pay and very little room for advancement. Other than that, have fun!

What is the best part of working at the company?
Everyone is very helpful and inviting. It’s like one BIG Family! 
I’ve worked there off and on for several years and have always enjoyed my positions no matter what they have been. Excellent Managers  and staff that truly care! I’m Going back again to work pumpkin nights and Christmas Parade. We work hard but have so much fun making kids and adults happy!!! S~

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Sometimes when it gets busy you’re working hard but then it calms down. It’s kind of a ebb and flow. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Great!! Culture is  Inclusion. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Busy most days. Being busy makes the day go by faster.

Geyser Gulch was the children's play area before the current one, and it was a four-story ball-pit building plus a water play area outside. My coworkers and I cycled through shifts and helped each other get through the day by making sure each cycle was on time, which meant we got just enough of a change-of-pace throughout the building that it was never boring. The only negative was that my personal supervisor wasn't very helpful or cooperative, but my main supervisor over her was very helpful and usually corrected any problem.

What is the best part of working at the company?
I loved the families that came through the shop. It felt like home. The beliefs that felt inviting and the shows were wonderful.  The Christmas celebration and decorations were so beautiful.  The lighting of the big tree in the center was awesome.  It was one of the best experiences I've ever had. It was a hard decision to leave, but my children needed me at home. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The most stressful was the costumes,  I understand why they had them though. I am not really a dress person. They were really hot in the summer.  And the hills walking around really worked the legs.  

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
They had a great family atmosphere.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Family atmosphere very good people to work for and your coworkers are great people to work with 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Fast response to getting the people evacuated from a ride and getting the ride back up and running 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Very laid back your like one big family 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
First 3 hours of work you inspect the ride fix anything that needs fixing help with other ride openings if you have time left if other mechanic need help with repairs you help.you go to your assigned shop work on other projects if a ride goes down you respond

It was a very nice place to work until COVID happened and all the life was sucked out of the good old days.
Everything became corporate and less of a family place.
Before you could have time off for your family and events in your personal life but after that year they all turned us into robots. And made us do things we didn't want to but if you stood up you get shot down just like the 1800 imagine that.
Ah the good times but today it's a hound of a flee bath. Not worth the time and energy to keep up with the Joneses and what they are building next that we have to put in our yard as well.
Oh well for those that like it like it. For those that got pushed out for not wanting to change the moral of the theme of the 1800s we are just dandy not being a robot.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Maintenance mechanic 2 salaries reported	$21.00 per hour
Reservation agent 1 salary reported	$15.50 per hour
Photographer 2 salaries reported	$14.50 per hour
Food service team member 1 salary reported	$14.50 per hour
Entertainer 3 salaries reported	$17.33 per hour

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