Mobile Stage Driver & Event Technician (Evenings/Weekends)

Champaign Park District; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Seasonal employment

Job summary

The Champaign Park District is seeking a Showmobile Driver and Operator for seasonal, part-time work at the Hays Recreation Center and across Champaign community events. You will transport, set up, operate, and tear down the portable stage and related AV/equipment, often evenings and weekends.

Ideal candidates are safety-minded, customer-focused, with CDL Class A, and comfortable lifting heavy equipment. This role supports concerts, movies, rentals, and special events in the community.

Qualifications

• MUST be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid State of Illinois CDL driver’s license with Class A endorsement.
• Experience working with audio, electrical, mechanical, and visual equipment.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Experience working with the public and providing good customer service.
• Ability to lift supplies and equipment up to 60 pounds as needed.
• CPR, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens certification, or ability to obtain during the probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive the Showmobile on city streets and through parks to community event locations.
• Set up, oversee, operate, and tear down the Showmobile and related stage equipment.
• Operate audio, electrical, mechanical, and visual equipment during events.
• Drive the sound truck as needed to deliver equipment.
• Assist with crowd control and event supervision at concerts, movies, rentals, and special events.
• Communicate professionally with rental customers, volunteers, event participants, staff, and members of the public.
• Maintain accurate records related to program and event operations.
• Report maintenance and supply needs to the supervisor.
• Distribute Champaign Park District promotional materials as assigned.
• Respond quickly and appropriately in emergency situations.
• Follow all safety, confidentiality, equal opportunity, and harassment prevention policies.
• Attend required meetings and training sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Public interaction

Independent work

Safety-minded

Lift 60 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Audio/visual equipment familiarity

Job description

The Champaign Park District is seeking a Showmobile Driver and Operator for seasonal, part-time work at the Hays Recreation Center and across Champaign community events. You will transport, set up, operate, and tear down the portable stage and related AV/equipment, often evenings and weekends.

Ideal candidates are safety-minded, customer-focused, with CDL Class A, and comfortable lifting heavy equipment. This role supports concerts, movies, rentals, and special events in the community.