26 ft Box Truck Driver and General Labor

Groundwork Operations Crew Member

Groundwork Operations, LLC provides general and specialized crew to set-up and break-down indoor and outdoor events throughout New York City, New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Boston areas. Our team works projects of all sizes, from small events that a single crew member can set up on their own, to large scale events such as the NY Marathon where we have dozens of shifts available on a daily basis for several weeks.

This job is gig-based. You are applying for the opportunity to be included in our database of crew members who are offered individual shifts based on the varying, seasonal needs of the clients we serve. Many events will require you to work overnights + weekends.

Whether you are interested in pursuing a career in event production, or are simply seeking a flexible work schedule or supplemental income, this job can be a great fit. In addition to seasoned event production professionals, our current crew roster includes artists, content creators, graphic designers, students, and entrepreneurs with a wide range of life experiences and personal pursuits. Some crew members work a single shift a year, while others work 40+ hour weeks during our busy season. Motivated crew members will have more consistent work opportunities, access to additional training, increased responsibilities, and pay raises.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: loading + unloading trucks; distribution + collection of materials; set-up + break-down of tents, tables, chairs + barricades; installation + dismantle of signage + hardware structures; packaging + palletizing; trash removal.

Job descriptions + assignments vary from shift to shift. Note: On our crew, truck drivers tackle all of the same physical tasks as general crew members, this is not a driving only position. Those seeking to sit behind a wheel all day without getting their hands dirty need not apply.

Hard skills:

• Ability to safely + comfortably drive a 26' ft box truck through New York City and surrounding areas
• Knowledge of and adherence to ALL applicable rules and regulations (height clearance, commercial routes, etc.)
• Knowledge of + responsibility for standard truck functionality and maintenance (diesel fuel, DEF, lift gate operation, etc.)
• Ability to properly load and secure a wide range of freight, including palletized, crated / boxed, and loose items, by utilizing pallet jacks, hand trucks, ratchet straps, and other equipment.
• Ability to lift 100 pounds
• Ability to reach, kneel + bend
• Ability to safely use basic tools (hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, box cutters, etc.)

Soft skills:

• Ability to personally manage a gig-based work schedule without missing shifts
• Ability to give praise, receive constructive criticism + work toward ongoing self-improvement
• Ability to communicate + collaborate with clients + co-workers
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude in stressful situations
• Ability to follow directions + execute tasks with attention to detail
• Ability to adhere to standard procedures + safe work practices in a fast-paced environment

Hiring requirements:

• Valid state ID
• Working email address
• Consistent working smartphone w / a data plan capable of downloading + operating mobile apps
• Ability to fill out online employment paperwork with e-signature functionality
• Ability to arrive on site for your first shift in our minimum required uniform - all black attire with NO large logos or writing - with work gloves

Bonus experience:

• Operating fork, scissor, or boom lifts
• Professional moving experience
• Warehouse, packing, shipping and receiving
• Stagehand, AV, concert, and theater work
• Event production experience

Please note: The majority of Groundwork Operations and Heavy Weight Freight job postings are for gig-based positions, NOT full-time or part-time roles with a consistent schedule.

The exceptions to this are listed below:

• Our CDL Class A OTR (Over The Road) Truck Driver jobs are contract-based (1099) with specific, consistent schedules.
• Our IT Workstation Installation Tech jobs are travel-based positions, placing you in-field, out of state, for several weeks at a time with a fixed schedule for that duration. These are W2 positions and travel and lodging are covered by us.