Job Title: Event Production Crew – Truck Driver
Hiring Location: Denver, CO
Reports to: Event Producer
Role Type: On-Call
Position Summary:
Dapper Event Design and Production is seeking dedicated and professional event crew members to contribute to the successful execution of first-class events, including corporate functions, award ceremonies, galas, and various special events. We are looking for individuals who bring enthusiasm, professionalism, collaborative problem-solving skills, strength, stamina, and self-sufficiency to our dynamic team.
Job Responsibilities:
As a member of our event crew, you will play a crucial role in ensuring above-and-beyond service to clients, event guests, partners, and event vendors. Key responsibilities include:
- Drive and safely maneuver 26ft box trucks to and from event venues when assigned
- Provide onsite event support including safely pulling and preparing event inventory, loading and unloading vehicles, manually transporting event inventory onsite, setting up and striking event inventory and installations, unloading and returning event inventory following events
- Provide event preparation support including errands and day-to-day tasks
- Maintain the integrity of inventory for events at all times
- Occasionally rig, including use of operating equipment
- Ensure the safety and security of all installations for employees and clients
- Attend required pre-production meetings to review event details and expectations
- Travel with Dapper in town, throughout Colorado, and potential out-of-state for events
- Adhere to all Dapper policies, procedures, and standards
- Maintain a positive attitude toward clients, partners, guests, and colleagues at all times
- Effectively and professionally communicate with management and colleagues
- Perform other duties as required or assigned
Required Qualifications:
We are seeking candidates with the following skills:
- Required: Proven professional experience driving and maneuvering 24–26ft box trucks into loading docks, alleys, and tight venues
- Flexible schedule, evenings and/or weekends are required and should be expected
- Sufficient dexterity including lifting up to 75 lbs., climbing ladders, standing for extended periods
- Attention to fine details and ability to follow Dapper event standards
- Ability to maintain focus under pressure and follow instructions
- Exceptional customer service and professional demeanor
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Calm and collaborative conflict resolution
- Self-motivated work ethic
- Excellent teamwork mentality
Physical Requirements:
- Lifting/transporting 75+ lbs
- Strong and calm physical stamina in noisy, fast-paced, and occasionally stressful environments
- Stand for extended periods of time
Compensation: $27/hour (26ft Box-Truck Experience Required)
Experience:
- Event or customer service experience: 1 year (Required)
- Carpentry/set building experience a plus
- Rigging experience a plus
- Operating scissor lifts a plus
- Stagehand, Grip, or Roadie experience a plus
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License:
- Valid driver's license with clean driving record (Required)
Equal Opportunity Employer:
At Dapper, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental ability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law, including Colorado's Fair Chance Hiring Initiative. Dapper believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- What is your general availability (days, evenings, weekends)?
- Do you have professional experience driving a 24–26ft box truck? Please answer YES or NO.
- Briefly describe your professional experience driving 24–26ft box trucks, including the type of work you performed (events, moving, furniture delivery, logistics, etc.) and approximately how long you have been driving them.
- Briefly describe your event production or related experience. Include the types of events or productions you’ve worked on and your role.
- This role requires physical labor, long hours, and evenings/weekends. Are you comfortable with this? Please answer YES or NO.
Work Location: In person
