How do the workers operate a roller coaster?

Question

i just got a job at six flags and i will be operating rides but dont start training for a week im just wondering how they do it.

Answer 1

the person above is right.  Mostly, the people you see just check for safety and push buttons.  I have worked @ Universal Orlando at various attractions for the past 7 years.  There are people who watch various cameras throughout the ride, but mostly just push buttons.

Answer 2

they push a button......

The entire thing is controlled by a program, and unless you're using some sort of old *** equipment, it should just be two buttons..... one for starting the robot, and one for emergency stopping the robot(if some kid is on the track for some reason, or something like that)