Event Technician | Truck Driver - Full Time

Posted 10 days ago

sight sound productionsJacksonville (FL)

Audio and Video Technicians Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities

SENIORITY

Senior

SALARY

$22.00 per hour

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About the role

Events Technician / Driver Mugwump Productions | Sight & Sound Event Productions is looking for an Events Technician / Driver to join our team. The Event Technician / Driver will be based out of our Jacksonville office and is responsible for driving cargo vans up to 26' straight trucks to and from job sites, providing on-site installation of decor and AV equipment in various venues and spaces. The ideal candidate is prompt and reliable, has superior support skills and excellent communication. They will have a proven track record of client satisfaction and is motivated to provide superior service. Things to know: This job requires a lot of work at a variety of different hours. It's all based on when clients are hosting events. On average, most events load in between 8am-6pm and end around 9-11pm. Load outs take 1-4 hours to load out on average. We do have shop hours for prepping / restocking for events, training, and maintenance.

What is in it for you:

Paid time off
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401KStarting at $22 an hour5 per hour night differential for hours worked after 9pm. This is added separately after calculating regular and overtime pay (it does not increase the overtime base rate).Team focused culture
Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within our company

Complementary tickets to events including the Jacksonville Icemen Hockey Games, Jumbo Shrimp Baseball Games, and the Jacksonville Zoo (general admission + special events).

What you will be doing:

Driving the delivery vehicle to and from job sites.
Load & unload the truck safely at job sites
Assist warehouse manager in pulling, scanning, loading/unloading, and checking equipment for completeness
Set lighting equipment, specialized drape treatments, various facades and other relevant event equipment promptly within given parameter for the event setup timeline
Breakdown company equipment used for events, sort and store the items diligently to preserve their usability
Attend pre-event meetings with the production manager or producer when requested
The project lead and/or Production manager may assign other associated duties
Your experience and skills include:
Must learn and become adept at using Flex resource management software
Valid driver's license needed; required to obtain US Passport and medical card if necessary
Must be available for 60% travel and work flexible hours
Ability to work in a team atmosphere and collaborate closely with others to obtain the highest level of achievement on live events and internal projects
Your team and working environment: Sight & Sound Event Productions is based in Jacksonville, FL, but produces events all over the country. While most events are held in Northeast Florida, a few times a year you will be asked to travel for up to a week.

Our corporate office where you will spend prepping shows and collaborating with the team is in a newly built building conveniently located near the Town Center (off 295 & Beach Blvd.). Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. Why work for Sight & Sound Event Productions? We are far more than an event company. We are a community of passionate, creative people who love building and executing ideas from the ground up. Event Techs are a little bit like "adrenaline junkies" who feed of the energy of events. A lot of companies say they have a "great culture", but we have over 10 people who have been with the company for over 8 years, some being here for 25 years, which shows what kind of culture we truly have. We are excited that our team is growing and hope you will be a part of it.

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