Six Flags Great Adventure Jackson Hiring $20 Hour Busiest Days

The 2022 season has officially begun at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson...and they are just getting started.

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The theme park and Wild Safar Adventure are currently open with the water park, known as Hurricane Harbor, set to open on May 14th.

Six Flags Great Adventure entrance (Dan Alexander, Townsquare Media NJ)

Six Flags integrated a slew of renovations, improvements and park additions which means more man power is necessary.

What does all this mean? Six Flags is currently hiring in bulk.

According to NJ.com, the massive theme park is looking to sweeten the deal for employees to combat the labor shortage happening in 2022.

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First, let's take a look at all of the new additions coming to Six Flags this Summer...and then I'll tell you about that pay bump.

All The Improvements & Additions At Six Flags Great Adventure In Jackson In 2022

Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson is gearing up for their biggest season yet. In 2022, there are countless improvements and additions -- here they all are:

There's a lot right? Now do you get why the park is getting ready to bring on 4,000 new employees?

Here are some of the current rates already released:

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Ride Operators - $15/hour during day shifts; $16/hour during night shifts & Saturdays

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Security - $16 to $18/hour

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Lifeguards - $16 to $18/hour

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Landscapers - $16 to $18/hour

It is possible for leadership positions to make more than the wages listed above.

If working at the theme park doesn't sound like your cup of tea, what if I sweeten the pot a little?

According to NJ.com, Six Flags has just announced that, "ride operators [are] set to receive $20 an hour on the busiest days."

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That's a nice pay raise, right?

The only thing is that Six Flags did not reveal the details behind what they consider "the busiest days." Maybe weekends and holidays?

Either way, it is more money in your pocket.

"The Joker" at Six Flags Great Adventure. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

If you want to apply to work at Six Flags, CLICK HERE.

According to NJ.com, you can also text FUN to (732) 307-6688.

There is a third option: to visit their Employment Center in person. They are open everyday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM and the address is 607 Monmouth Road in Cream Ridge.

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Good luck on your job hunt!

When you get that first paycheck, here are some attractions you should check out:

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