Insomniac - EDC Las Vegas 2026 Seasonal Site Experience Operator

Job Summary:

WHO ARE YOU?

Do you enjoy dance music? Do you excel at building exciting and unforgettable displays? Then you're in luck! We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who embodies both a passion for dance culture as well as creating memorable experiences. Is this you? Read on...

WHO ARE WE?
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.

THE ROLE

The Site Experience - Operator position is responsible for safely transporting, performing equipment checks before and after use, loading and unloading materials, ensuring load security and adhering to safety protocols to maintain efficient workflow. This role requires forklift and telehandler (lull) certification with strong communication and safety awareness skills.


RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strictly adhere to OSHA safety procedures
• Efficiently and safely load and unload trucks, move heavy scenic items that require precise maneuvering in tight and crowded spaces
• Performing basic equipment inspection prior to operating
• Identify safety issues (integrity of pallets, compromised fork pockets, unlevel ground etc)
• Able to assist in basic rigging operations
• Performs the load-in and out of department equipment and elements
• Assist with audio/lighting cabling as needed
• Responsible for communicating details of the event to crew leads
• Assist with maintenance and repair of equipment and props
• Operate and care for work areas in a safe, clean manner
• Project a professional image by working steadily, being a team player and being responsible for personal actions
• Safely operate various types of utility vehicles and heavy equipment with appropriate certification
• Follow all company and department policies
• Follow written and verbal directives
• Use various hand and power tools
• Identify any faulty equipment and damaged materials and report to Crew Lead or Project Manager
• Perform all other duties as assigned or needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 2 year experience working in festival, concert, tour, or production experience
• Must have current heavy equipment certifications (forklift, telehandler)
• Must possess valid and current driver's license
• Must be up to date and willing to comply with all OSHA safety standards
• Must be familiar with using common hand signals
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse team
• Ability to assess the stability and safety of lifting and placing heavy loads
• Physically capable of working in various weather conditions
• Ability to consistently sit, walk, stand, lift for extended periods, 10-14 hour days
• OSHA 10 Required

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be willing to travel to work during holidays, evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines
• Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels and drastic temperature climates while working on site at various event location

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

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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.


Insomniac strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, intersectionality, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.


We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.

We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Insomniac will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Insomniac also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Insomniac will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis.

HIRING PRACTICES

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Insomniac recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Insomniac may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.

Hiring Salary Range: $24.00 - 28.00 USD

Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the California Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements Law. It is estimated based on what a successful Nevada applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in Nevada or perform the position from Nevada. Similar positions located outside of Nevada will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Insomniac takes into consideration a candidate's education, training, and experience, as well as the position's work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the California Law, a potential new employee's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

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