Insomniac - Day Trip Festival 2026 Seasonal Exterior Operations Crew

Job Summary WHO ARE YOU? 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… 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 Insomniac is looking for Exterior Operations Crew. This position will report to the Director of Exterior Operations. AVAILABLE POSITIONS 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. Leads can go beyond being told what to build, and can understand why and how. These folks may do things like direct the crew in how to safely perform their job, work with a fence vendor to mark out fence lines, manage inventory for loading and unloading of trucks, work with heavy equipment vendors to report maintenance for equipment etc. These positions are typically worked up to following experience working on the crew. Signage Crew: The signage team is responsible for hanging signs around the festival perimeter to direct headliners to where they need to go. These range from simple 3’by3’ signs installed with zip ties, to larger signs installed on overhead truss, to parking lot flags. Signage crew does not require forklift certifications, although they are helpful. Signage Lead: The signage lead can do all the above as the signage crew, but can also understand where and why signs are being placed. The signage lead directs the signage crew, and has a strong understanding of the local area, patron flow, key points of interest and paths of travel. The signage lead requires some experience in signage or similar departments. Shuttle Loader/Unloader: These roles are our most entry level positions, and a great way to get your foot in the door with our team. These folks work on show days to successfully load & unload headliners from buses. No certifications required. Shuttle Leads: Leads on the shuttle team can handle the basics of bus loading and unloading, and are able to take on higher level responsibilities. These include managing the shuttle staff break times, checking in bus drivers, ensuring buses are running smoothly, and troubleshooting any issues as they arrive. QUALIFICATIONS 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 of time, constantly moving and on feet. Must be able to lift 50+ lbs. Must wear clean and presentable attire (show blacks). 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 cert. 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, evening and weekend hours, 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. WORK ENVIRONMENT 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, evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines. COMPILED SALARY Hiring Salary Range: $16.00-$30.00 USD. The expected compensation for this position is: $16.90 USD hourly. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa. #J-18808-Ljbffr