Who We Are
We design, build, tour, and operate Special Event Vehicles for mobile product marketing tours, mobile education and training, incident command & control, disaster relief, mobile medical, and more.
Our clients are cool. Our culture is awesome. Our vehicles are amazing. Our people are pure gold.
Who We Want
SPEVCO is looking for a full-time, program-specific Class A CDL Tour Manager who will travel with this program full-time in the state of Arkansas. As a Tour Manager, you'll partner with SPEVCO's Event Operations team and a partner Brand Ambassador to produce exciting and engaging Workforce Development events at high schools around the state of Arkansas. It is a requirement that you are a resident of the state of Arkansas. Home base for the program is Little Rock, AR.
Positive energy, passion, and a high level of integrity are critical for this role.
This program is called "Be Pro Be Proud", and this specific tour will run solely in the state of Arkansas. Be Pro Be Proud is aimed at engaging high school students, to explore careers in various skilled trades such as commercial driving, welding, heavy equipment operation, and more. Maybe you have a story to tell that will resonate with high schoolers looking for the next chapter in their lives. Do you have a background working with and/or educating high schoolers? Are you able to engage high schoolers in a positive way? Do you have a high-energy, positive, patient, and encouraging personality? If yes, then we need to talk. Check the link below for more information on this amazing program.
Be Pro Be Proud Program Video
Arkansas Program Video
Be Pro Be Proud - Arkansas
What You'll Be Doing
The fundamental goal of this position is to engage and excite high school students about skilled trade careers. But, a lot goes on behind the scenes to achieve this...
- We'll train you to set up this custom, double-expandable trailer and to operate all of the various interactive stations and simulators onboard the trailer
- You'll travel the state, typically Monday - Friday.
- Specific schedules may vary from week to week
- Breaks are built around the school schedule, such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and some time during summers
- As a Class A CDL holder, you will safely drive the event Tractor/Trailer to each event site to set up for the day
- Execute the day's event, and pack up for the next day's event in partnership with a Brand Ambassador
- You'll ensure the event trailer and all interactive exhibits and simulators are clean, operational, and safe
- You'll be expected to assist the students with the interactive components of the trailer (approximately 25-30 students per class on board the event trailer)
- Tear down the trailer and pack exhibits each day at the end of the event
- While tour stops are pre-planned, you'll need to work with your point of contact at each school/event site to ensure the day's events are properly planned for
- Full training will be provided, including safe operation of the event trailer, operation of all simulators and technology aboard the trailer, talking points, ELDs, and more
What You Get Paid
Compensation is a competitive salary and is dependent on your experience in our unique industry. In addition to salary, our Tour Managers receive a healthy per diem while on the road.
SPEVCO also offers a great host of benefits from Medical/Rx, Dental, and Vision, voluntary Disability and Life Insurance, FSA or HSA, 401k with match, PTO plan, and 9 paid holidays.
The Nitty Gritty Requirements and Preferences
- Leadership, Integrity, and Positive Energy
- Must be a resident of Arkansas, currently live in that state, and have an Arkansas Class A driver's license
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Desire to work with high school-aged students (it helps to be "young at heart", regardless of your age)
- Ability to engage and create excitement around careers in various skilled trades
- A valid Class A driver's license with a clean driving record and a valid DOT Medical Certificate is required
- 2 Years of Class A driving expewrice with 53ft trailers.
- Some schools and/or school systems may require that you agree to a background check before arriving on-site
- Clean criminal and motor vehicle background (you're working with young people on school property)
- Experience with moving and setting up custom expandable event trailers, strongly preferred
- Comfortable with public speaking in front of small groups, and working with individuals
- Strong client service skills and a desire to help our clients achieve their goals
- Comfortable troubleshooting mechanical and technology problems with SPEVCO’s expert support
- Ability to self-manage, and work independently and as part of a team for long periods of time
- Computer skills – Ability to use a tablet computer (Android-based), email, MS Suite, various Web-Based applications, ELDs, etc
- Willingness to maintain a "show-ready" clean vehicle and exhibit
- Strong safety mindset and desire to be part of, and promote our safety culture
- Must be the safest of drivers over the road.
Physical & Mental Requirements
Must have the physical and mental strength and endurance to be able to perform duties, in at times extreme environments, as well as the ability to handle stressors of the position in operational and administrative situations. Required to frequently lift and move 50-100 pounds. Expected to stand, sit, walk, climb, balance, lift, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, talk, hear, taste, smell, see, and operate objects, tools, and controls.
How To Apply
If you would like to be part of our team and learn more about SPEVCO, please fill out this brief application and attach a current resume.
SPEVCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
You can also find this job posting at https://spevco.bamboohr.com/jobs/
