SANDUSKY, Ohio Cedar Point is already thinking about the summer and who s going to operate its roller coasters, games and food stands.

The amusement park in Sandusky says it has more than 4,000 jobs to fill for its 139th season and has begun hiring.

In most cases, the pay starts at $7 an hour. Candidates may apply on the park s Web site, cedarpoint.com. Also, this Saturday, Cedar Point holds the first of four Saturday open interviews at its Breakers Express Hotel.

Cedar Point s 2008 summer season is scheduled to open Saturday, May 10.

First Published January 7, 2008, 11:51 a.m.