Trade & Jobs

Seasonal Hiring

Seasonal job openings from carnivals across the country

18 open positions
246 active carnivals

Class A CDL Driver — Carnival Equipment Transport

Traveling — US and Canada

Transport carnival rides and equipment between fair and festival locations across North America. NAME operates at major state fairs and community events. CDL drivers are responsible for safely transporting heavy loads, conducting pre-trip inspections, and assisting with equipment setup.

Concession Worker — Food & Games

East Coast — FL to ME (traveling)

Dreamland Amusements is hiring food and game concession workers for our East Coast tour. Serve guests at food stands, operate midway games, and help create a fun midway experience at fairs and festivals from Florida to Maine.

Ride Supervisor / Foreman — Multi-State Route

Florida (winter), North Carolina (spring/fall), Ohio (summer)

Michael's Amusements is seeking ride supervisors for the 2026 season. We travel throughout Florida in the winter, North Carolina in the Spring and Fall, and Ohio in the summer. Ride supervisors oversee ride operations, manage ride operators, and ensure all safety protocols are followed.

Ride Operator — Michigan Tour (20+ Cities)

Michigan — 20+ cities (traveling)

TJ Schmidt & Company is hiring ride operators for our Michigan tour, traveling to over 20 cities a year. We're a self-contained, fully operational traveling community where employees and families live side by side. Enjoy staff appreciation events, Associate of the Week recognition, and paid time-off to visit the sights of historic Michigan cities.

Ride Help / Operator — Family-Run Carnival

Florida — traveling

Primetime Carnival Company is currently seeking ride help for our upcoming season. We are a family-operated carnival and workers must be able to conform to our family environment. Employees must be clean-cut, family-friendly, and able to pass a background check and drug test.

CDL Driver — Equipment Transport

Florida, North Carolina, Ohio — traveling

Michael's Amusements is seeking CDL drivers to transport rides and equipment between our Florida, North Carolina, and Ohio routes. Drivers assist with setup and teardown in addition to driving duties.

Ride Attendant — Housing & Transportation Provided

Aurora, IL area (50-mile radius)

Windy City Amusements is hiring amusement and recreation attendants for the upcoming season. We travel within a 50-mile radius of our winter quarters in Aurora, IL, making daily travel manageable. We provide permanent living quarters for our help and transportation to and from work.

Electrician — Midway Electrical Systems

Traveling — US and Canada

Maintain and repair electrical systems for amusement rides, lighting, and midway infrastructure. NAME operates at major fairs and festivals across North America. Electricians ensure all electrical systems meet safety codes and pass inspections.

Ride Operator — Pacific Northwest 2026 Season

Portland, OR and Pacific Northwest — traveling

Rainier Amusements is now hiring for the 2026 season and beyond. We operate at fairs and festivals throughout the Pacific Northwest. We're seeking hardworking, self-motivated individuals to operate amusement rides, ensure guest safety, and conduct daily inspections.

CDL Driver — California Equipment Transport

California — traveling

California Carnival Company is seeking CDL drivers to transport rides and equipment between event locations across California. Drivers assist with setup and teardown in addition to driving duties. Family-owned and operated environment.

CDL Driver — Equipment Transport

East Coast — traveling (NJ-based)

Amusements of America is seeking qualified CDL drivers to transport rides and equipment between event locations along the East Coast. Drivers assist with setup and teardown in addition to driving duties.

Ride Operator — 2026 Season

Traveling — US and Canada (multiple regions)

Join North American Midway Entertainment, one of the largest traveling carnival companies in North America. We're looking for hardworking individuals who love to travel and create unforgettable midway experiences for our guests. Ride operators are responsible for safely operating amusement rides, conducting daily inspections, and ensuring guest safety at all times.

Mechanic — Ride Maintenance & Repair

Portland, OR and Pacific Northwest — traveling

Rainier Amusements is seeking qualified mechanics to maintain and repair amusement rides, hydraulic systems, and midway equipment. Mechanics conduct preventive maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure all rides pass daily safety inspections before opening to the public.

Ride Operator — East Coast Tour

East Coast — FL to ME (traveling)

Dreamland Amusements is hiring ride operators for our East Coast tour covering FL, GA, SC, NC, VA, WV, MD, DE, DC, PA, NY, CT, VT, MA, NH & ME. Join a fun, rewarding team operating at fairs and festivals across the eastern United States.

Ride Operator — Fall Fair Season

East Coast — traveling (NJ-based)

Amusements of America is currently seeking qualified amusement recreation attendants for the fall fair season. We operate at county fairs and festivals along the East Coast. Ride operators are responsible for safe ride operation, guest loading/unloading, and daily safety inspections.

Electrician / Technician — Ride Electrical Systems

East Coast — traveling (NJ-based)

Amusements of America is seeking electricians and technicians to maintain ride electrical systems, generators, and midway lighting. Work involves troubleshooting, repairs, and ensuring all systems pass state and local inspections at each event location.

CDL Driver — Local Chicago Area Route

Aurora, IL area (50-mile radius)

Windy City Amusements is seeking CDL drivers for our local Chicago-area route. We travel within a 50-mile radius of Aurora, IL. Housing and transportation to/from work provided. Drivers also assist with ride setup and teardown.

Ride Help / Operator — California Tour

California — traveling

California Carnival Company is currently seeking ride help for our upcoming tour. We are a family-owned and operated company and workers must be able to conform to our family environment. Employees must be clean-cut, family-friendly, and able to pass a background check and drug test.

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