Float Driver | 18+ | Seasonal | SeaWorld San Diego

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is hiring for a seasonal parade float crew member in San Diego to support the Christmas Celebration Season. You will operate and move parade floats, perform pre-run checks, and assist with props and technical systems to ensure a safe, entertaining show.

Responsibilities include driving floats, backstage and onstage duties, and maintaining logs. Requires a valid California driver’s license, ability to lift 50 pounds, and flexibility for varied hours including

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills; positive attitude, team player; multi-tasking skills, collaboration skills
• Be willing to comply with grooming guidelines and employment standards.
• Ability to successfully complete all training requirements including tests and certifications within timelines

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and maneuver float vehicles weighing up to 16,500lbs.
• Drive parade floats along parade route and into/out of storage.
• Perform start-of-day checks and log vehicle and technical element performance.
• Tow float units, drive backstage and onstage, load/unload characters, assist with props and technical systems readiness.
• Adhere to safety guidelines, procedures, routes, and cues.
• Assist in startup and preparation of floats (cleaning, effect preparation, set props).
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Operate on-board show control, communications, audio, lighting, video, and special effects hardware.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Multi-tasking

Collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

This is a seasonal role. You may be scheduled up to 40 hours and hours may vary based on business need.

This seasonal role is to assist for the Christmas Celebration Season at SeaWorld

What you get to do:

• Safely operate and maneuver float vehicles weighing up to 16,500lbs.
• Responsible for the safe driving of parade floats along parade route as well as into and out of storage.
• Perform start of day of checks on parade floats as well as maintain logging on vehicle and technical element performance.
• Duties include, but are not limited to, towing of other float units; driving backstage and onstage; loading and unloading of characters; and assisting with props and Technical Systems readiness.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines, procedures, and pre-determined routes and cues.
• Assists in the startup and preparation of all floats including but not limited to cleaning, effect preparation, set props.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work environment
• Operate technical equipment such as on-board show control, communications, Audio, Lighting, Video and Special Effects. Including operation of theatrical effects and float to music.
• Consistently demonstrates courteous and professional behavior in all work aspects with all ambassadors and guests.
• Maintains a professional appearance that meets grooming standards
• Perform and complete assigned tasks from management as needed
• Consistently practice safe work habits including the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), lifting, and reporting unsafe situations

What it takes to succeed:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to lift and move 50 pounds required.
• Strong communication skills; positive attitude, team player; multi-tasking skills, collaboration skills
• Be willing to comply with all company grooming guidelines and employment standards.
• Ability to successfully complete all legal, company and department training requirements to include but not limited to passing required tests and certifications within established timelines
• Must have a valid state driver’s license with no major infractions and the ability to obtain a company parks driver’s permit.
• Experience operating heavy machinery (forklifts, man lifts, pickup trucks, box trucks) strongly preferred.
• Must be able to react quickly to both audio and visual directions.
• Must be comfortable working in tight spaces and in close proximity to other people.
• Must be comfortable utilizing all required PPE including but not limited to dual ear over the ear hearing protection.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and work for prolonged periods of time in extreme weather conditions.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to include weekdays, weekends, evenings, overnights and holidays
• 6 months theater or live show experience in an operational capacity preferred.

Compensation

$19.25 per hour

EEO Employer:

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.