Now Hiring: Crew Leader – Field Operations
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FLSA Classification: Exempt
Salary Range: From $25 per hour
Reports to: Assistant Field Operations Manager and Field Operations Manager
Job Description
The Crew Leader – Field Operations position is responsible for leading the installation and removal of various sized jobs for events such as festivals, movie productions, and private and corporate events.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Essential Functions
- Supervises employees in the timely installation and removal of tents and equipment, including rented accessories, for all specified events.
- Receives and executes instructions from Field Managers and Dispatchers.
- Supervises and works with tent crew and warehouse support with pulling/loading tents and related equipment.
- Follows checklists used for both set up of jobs and tear downs.
- Ensures truck is loaded properly before and after events.
- Determines final tent or event plan and confirms measurements as per paperwork.
- Communicates with crew on final job details and expectations.
- Communicates with customers via phone call or text message on the estimated time of arrival and when the job is completed.
- Reports any changes requested by customers on site to Field Managers and Sales Operations.
- Fills out paperwork and obtains signatures after set ups and take downs. Reports missing equipment to management and customer.
- Works with warehouse management and crew to ensure that all equipment is returned properly to assigned locations.
- Participates in, supports, and assists with training of all field staff on the safe usage of tent installation machinery and equipment, as well as other products and services offered.
- Assists with assuring that all company vehicles, machinery, and rental products are maintained in a safe and clean condition for operation.
- Provides great customer service and effectively resolves customer disputes.
- Complies with all government safety requirements and applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
Competencies
- Supervises 4–8 employees.
- Assists with coordination of tent and product movement and storage systems.
- Assists with improving operations.
- Ability to manage conflict; negotiate and resolve issues and concerns.
- Strong leadership and team-building skills.
- Time management and organizational skills.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills, both oral and written.
- Ability to multi-task and be results-driven.
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Trouble-shooting and analytical skills.
- Ability to maintain a high degree of patience and offer constructive criticism when necessary.
- Ability to use various truck tracking and vehicle inspection apps to complete jobs (Geotab, PORone, WhipAround).
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Provide direction to employees daily.
- Supports and assists with maintaining the necessary number of labor hours needed for jobs.
- Participates in and supports training of all field staff on safely using all installation machinery and equipment.
- Supervises timely completion of installations and takedowns.
Work Environment
- Often works in outdoor environments and in all weather conditions such as heat and cold.
- May occasionally work in the warehouse or other indoor environment that does not have heat or air conditioning.
- Often wears safety attire when in the warehouse, such as vests, masks, gloves, etc.
- May work in close proximity to other people.
- May be exposed to loud or distracting sounds or noise levels.
- Hours worked/scheduled are generally more than 40 hours per week; additional hours may be required or scheduled as needed.
- Work may be across seven (7) days a week based on the event; on-call availability may also be required when events are booked at a moment’s notice.
Educational, Technical, and Computer Skills
- Rental software or warehouse management system knowledge and experience.
- Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel knowledge and experience.
- Experience driving 16′ and 24′ trucks.
- CDL preferred but not required.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED equivalent.
- Two years of supervisory experience in warehouse or delivery roles.
- Position will involve driving trucks; must be able to provide a valid Driver’s License and a clean DMV record without major infractions (DUIs, suspensions, etc.).
- Able to pass a background check, DOT pre-employment physical, and a pre-employment drug test.
Preferred Experience
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.
- Technical ability; experience with computers and software knowledge.
- Driver/route experience. CDL is good, but not necessary.
- Construction or other outdoor field work experience.
- Three months tent-installation experience.
- Bi-lingual or ability to speak Spanish a plus.
Physical Demands
- Often works in indoor environments that do not have heat or air conditioning, such as a warehouse.
- May wear safety attire such as hard hats.
- Must be able to lift approximately 20–40 lbs. consistently; up to 70 lbs. occasionally.
- May be exposed to loud or distracting sounds or noise levels.
Travel Required
- Daily, to and from job sites.
- Personal and company vehicles (trucks).
- Travel out of state with one or multiple overnight stays.
Benefits
- PTO (Paid Time Off)
- 100% Health and Vision Insurance (individual); 50% Dental (individual), 25% dependent
- Supplemental Insurance Benefits available
- 401k Plan
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Phone
- Overtime
Work Authorization
Applicants must complete Section 1 of federal Form I-9 and provide acceptable documents authorized by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services proving identity and employment authorization.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Classic Tents & Events/Coastal is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. The Company is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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