26 ft Box Truck Driver and General Labor

Event 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

Hiring Requirements

Please note that you are applying for a gig-based position, NOT a full-time or part-time role with a consistent schedule. Thank you!