Carla Ruiz
Phoenix, AZ · Home: Phoenix, AZ
Trust Score
88/100
Years
7
Rides
3
Refs Made
3
Worker protections active
Travel reimbursed · housing verified · payroll guaranteed
Off-platform = no protection
Direct hires void guarantee & trigger $5k fee
1-yr non-solicit
No re-hire of any platform worker for 12 months
What This Worker Actually Does
Carnival Work, Translated.
Eight years on a Giant Wheel isn't just "carnival work." It's industrial rigging, high-voltage electrical, crew leadership, and 1,200+ incident-free days. Here's what Carla's résumé actually means.
Electrical
Wire up gennys / run power across lot
Industry Equivalent
- Industrial electrician fundamentals
- 480V 3-phase distribution
- Cam-lok / pin-and-sleeve connectors
- Generator load balancing
- GFCI compliance
Mechanical
Fix-it on the fly
Industry Equivalent
- Diesel engine repair
- Hydraulic hose replacement
- MIG/stick welding
- PLC reset & troubleshooting
- 12V / 24V / 120V / 480V systems
Operations
Ride operator
Industry Equivalent
- Guest safety control
- Restraint check protocol
- E-stop response
- Crowd management
- 10–14 hr continuous standing shifts
Mechanical
Second man on a spectacular
Industry Equivalent
- Mechanical assembly
- Torque verification
- Daily safety inspection (NAARSO/AIMS-aligned)
- Confined-space awareness
Verified Ride Experience
Rides Certified On.
Super Shot
S&S Worldwide
5
Years
70
Setups
4
Avg Hrs
Sizzler
Wisdom Rides
4
Years
55
Setups
2.5
Avg Hrs
Kiddie Coaster
Zamperla
3
Years
40
Setups
3
Avg Hrs
Verify Their Claims
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Cross-Training Speed
What They Can Learn — Fast.
Need a ride this worker hasn't run? Their existing experience cross-trains faster than hiring green. Estimates below — manufacturer training adds a certification stamp.
Zipper
Fast8hrs to cert
Same family (spectacular). 5+ yrs on Super Shot transfers directly — restraint logic, drive systems, and setup sequence are nearly identical.
From: Super Shot
Pharaoh's Fury
Fast8hrs to cert
Same family (spectacular). 5+ yrs on Super Shot transfers directly — restraint logic, drive systems, and setup sequence are nearly identical.
From: Super Shot
Tilt-a-Whirl
Fast16hrs to cert
Same family (spinner). 4+ yrs on Sizzler transfers directly — restraint logic, drive systems, and setup sequence are nearly identical.
From: Sizzler
Scrambler
Fast16hrs to cert
Same family (spinner). 4+ yrs on Sizzler transfers directly — restraint logic, drive systems, and setup sequence are nearly identical.
From: Sizzler
Giant Wheel
32hrs to cert
Strong foundation (rigging, hydraulics, high-voltage) — cross-train in 1 work week.
From: Super Shot
Wave Swinger
32hrs to cert
Strong foundation (rigging, hydraulics, high-voltage) — cross-train in 1 work week.
From: Super Shot
Talk Before You Hire
Message — Monitored. Off-Platform Auto-Blocked.
Direct Message — Carla Ruiz
Monitored · Off-platform = $5k feeYou (Operator)
Carla
Phone numbers, emails, and "hire me direct" offers are auto-blocked.
Platform-Protected Hire
Hiring this worker on-platform: 10% service fee, weekly payroll run, workers-comp & insurance covered, no-show backfill guarantee, and a worker-protection contract. Going around the platform after a verified intro: $5,000 poach fee — enforced via unemployment public-record audit. 1-year non-solicit after any direct hire. Workers cannot accept jobs until their account is in good standing.Why we monitor
Carnival owners have stolen each other's workers for 50 years. We end it. Every message is scanned for phone numbers, emails, and "hire you direct" patterns. Try us — the system will catch it.
Certifications & Licenses
Paper Trail.
Work History
Shows Worked. References Called.
- 2020–2024Verified
Butler Amusements
Electrician / Operator
- 2017–2020Verified
Brass Ring Amusements
Operator
Reliability Signals
Show Up. Don't Quit. Don't Bend Metal.
7
Seasons Completed
100%
On-Time Rate
980
Incident-Free Days
4
Repeat Requests
In Their Own Words
"I wire up your gennys and your Super Shot before lunch. Bilingual, never missed a call, and I'll train the new help so you don't have to."
— Carla Ruiz
References
Operators Who've Hired Them.
"Carla is the kind of worker you build a route around."
Tom Butler · Owner, Butler Amusements✓ Verified Call
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