Insomniac - Trip Festival Seasonal Exterior Operations Crew

Job Summary

Do you enjoy dance music? Do you excel at exterior operations, shuttle and traffic operations? Then you’re in luck! We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who embodies both a passion for dance culture and a love of the transportation and exterior realm. Is this you? Read on…

Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Enhanced by state‑of‑the‑art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performers and next‑generation special effects, our events captivate the senses and inspire a unique level of fan interaction. The quality of the Headliner experience is our top priority.

Insomniac produces 10,000 concerts, club nights and festivals for seven million attendees annually across the globe. Since its inception, Insomniac’s events have taken place in 13 countries across five continents. The company’s premiere annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the world’s largest dance music festival and attracts more than 525,000 fans over three days. The company was founded by Pasquale Rotella and has been based in Los Angeles since it was formed in 1993.

Insomniac is looking for Exterior Operations Crew. This position will report to the Director of Exterior Operations.

• Site Crew/Heavy Equipment Operator: Operate heavy equipment such as forklifts, stakebeds, water trucks, dump trucks, front‑end loaders, skid steers, etc. Forklift certifications required. Earth‑moving equipment and/or CDL certifications and experience are a plus.
• Ext Ops Build Leads: Exterior leads are experienced in festival builds or comparable experiences. They can understand why and how a build should be performed, direct crew safety, work with fence vendors to mark fence lines, manage inventory for loading and unloading of trucks, and report heavy‑equipment maintenance. These positions require relevant crew experience.

• Signage Crew: The signage team is responsible for hanging signs around the festival perimeter to direct headliners to where they need to go. They install simple 3’ by 3’ signs with zip ties, larger signs on overhead truss, and parking‑lot flags. Forklift certifications are not required, though helpful.
• Signage Leads: In addition to crew duties, signage leads understand placement reasoning, direct the crew, and have a strong grasp of local area, patron flow, key points of interest and paths of travel. Some experience in signage or similar departments is required.

• Shuttle Loader/Unloader: Entry‑level positions that load and unload headliners from buses on show days. No certifications required.
• Shuttle Leads: Leads manage shuttle staff break times, check in bus drivers, ensure buses run smoothly, and troubleshoot issues on arrival.

• Must have a clean motor vehicle report.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Must be able to walk long distances for long periods, constantly moving on feet.
• Must be able to lift 50+ lbs.
• Clean and presentable attire (show black).
• Must be motivated with an “Everything is possible” attitude.
• Must be an active problem solver, instilled with a sense of urgency for projects large and small.
• Heavy Equipment certified.
• OSHA certified.

• Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments.
• May work in drastic temperature climates.
• Must be willing to frequently travel to work events during holidays, evenings and weekends, as required, to meet deadlines.

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa.

We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.

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