Stagehand - RockForce - San Antonio, TX

RockForce; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

RockForce in San Antonio, Texas is seeking individuals for physically demanding roles in live event production. You will be responsible for loading/unloading trucks, assembling equipment, and ensuring safety compliance at various events. Candidates should be at least 18 years old, able to lift heavy equipment, and possess strong teamwork and communication skills. The position offers competitive wages, health benefits, and opportunities for professional development as part of a dynamic team working in diverse environments.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Previous experience in live event production or stagehand work preferred.
• Able to lift and carry heavy equipment (50 lbs +).
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and regulations for live event production.

Responsibilities

• Assist in loading and unloading trucks.
• Assemble and disassemble staging, lighting, audio, and video equipment.
• Set up back‑line equipment, risers, and scenery according to event specifications.
• Ensure compliance with venue or site regulations.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Knowledge of safety procedures

Ability to multitask

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

About Rockforce

RockForce provides world‑class workforce and production solutions for live events. We serve tours, concerts, festivals, sporting events, live broadcasts, award shows, and corporate activations worldwide. Our teams bring decades of experience executing high‑profile events for leading names in sports and entertainment.

Job Summary

You will play a crucial role in the build, operation, and strike of production equipment for live events. This physical labor role requires working in various conditions, a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, timeliness, and attention to detail.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Assist in loading and unloading trucks.
• Assemble and disassemble staging, lighting, audio, and video equipment.
• Set up back‑line equipment, risers, and scenery according to event specifications.
• Set up and break down barricade.
• Run and coil cables for power, video, audio, lighting.
• Ensure all cables, rigging, and power sources are safely and securely installed.

On‑Site Event Support

• Assist lighting and audio technicians during performances.
• Move and adjust equipment and set pieces as needed.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all safety protocols, proper lifting techniques, and equipment handling.
• Ensure compliance with venue or site regulations, following industry standards.
• Identify and report any faulty equipment or safety hazards.
• Maintain a safe and organized work area.

Qualifications & Skills

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Previous experience in live event production or stagehand work preferred.
• Practical knowledge of hand tools and tie‑downs (c‑wrench, hammer, ratchet straps).
• Able to lift and carry heavy equipment (50 lbs +).
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to multitask while meeting deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and regulations for live event production.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with audio/video/lighting/staging equipment, rigging, or back‑line setup.
• Basic knowledge of stage plots, lighting diagrams, and production schedules.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.

Key Competencies

• Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work safely both independently and in a team‑oriented environment.
• Problem‑solving and critical‑thinking abilities.
• Adaptability, flexibility, and willingness to take on various tasks as assigned.

Work Environment

• Physically demanding, requires lifting, pushing, and standing for extended periods.
• Events may be indoors, outdoors, or in temporary structures, often exposed to varying weather conditions.
• Fast‑paced and high‑energy work environment requiring adaptability and problem‑solving.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

RockForce strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age, ancestry, color, religious creed, family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability, marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin, citizenship, race, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.

We also provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability and for religious accommodations on a case‑by‑case basis.