EVENT DRIVER/INSTALLER

Portland OR

Description

West Coast Event Productions is the premier event planning, design, and rental company servicing the Pacific Northwest. We are an inspired team of designers and event service technicians committed to developing innovative solutions for special events, big and small. JOB SUMMARY We are looking for a responsible, motivated, and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an Event Field Leader / Driver. This role require the driving of box trucks, operating of Warehouse equipment, and leading of field teams. Are you a creative, friendly, responsible, and detail-oriented individual? Do you strive for excellence in the work you do? Do you thrive in a team environment and enjoy working with customers? Are you handy with tools and able to drive a transit van or 16' or 24' box truck? Do you like to be outside and work in a different setting every day? If you can answer yes to all these questions, we would like to meet you! This is a key position reporting to the Event Production Manager. Key responsibilities include: - Leads and supervises the Field Installation Crew to deliver and install special events (ie. large tent set-ups, weddings, company conferences, community events, etc.) that meet or exceed the expectations of the West Coast brand. - Drive a company transit van, 16' or 24' box truck transporting event rental and equipment to job sites. Box truck and clean driving record is necessary, however a CDL is not required for this position. - Leading of the installation of small to large tents. Prior tenting experience a plus. - Guarantee accuracy, customer satisfaction and safety are at the forefront of every event set-up and strike. - Ensure event contracts are accurately completed onsite, and returned to Operations in a timely manner for each event. - When not on job sites, works with Warehouse Team on pulling/loading of orders and various warehouse projects. Forklift experience a plus. - Work collaboratively with Field Crew and Operations Team to help determine equipment and service needed to meet customer expectations and positively impact the financial performance of events. - Safely operate all event equipment including company vehicles; must be able to operate delivery trucks and vans. Identify opportunities for improvement and innovation with an eye to continuous improvement and efficiency principles. - Ability to work evenings and weekends is needed.