Wet Tech - Hatfield & McCoy

Hatfieldmccoydinnerfeud; Pigeon Forge (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud in Pigeon Forge, TN seeks a Wet Tech (Wet Technical Stage Crew) for a specialized live-production role. You will operate and maintain the aquatic stage features, including the 22-foot diving hole, and ensure smooth transitions between stage and pool configurations during performances.

Qualifications include 1+ years in live theater tech or stunt show operations, comfort working over deep water, ability to lift 50+ lbs, and a PADI certification is required;

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in live theater tech, stage crew, or theme park stunt show operations.
• Comfort working directly over deep water and around water sequences; scuba knowledge a plus.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in humid, high-energy environments.

Responsibilities

• Aquatic Stage Operations: Manage mechanical lifts, traps, and moving deck elements.
• Deck Safety & Cueing: Ensure splash zones and platforms are clear; manage props and safety cues.
• Water Effects Maintenance: Operate and troubleshoot water systems, lighting, pumps, and filtration.
• Pre/Post-Show Maintenance: Daily checks on deck seals, water levels, and safety equipment.

Skills

Live theater tech

Stage crew

Stunt show operations

Education

PADI certification

Job description

The specific title "Wet Tech" (or Wet Technical Stage Crew) at the Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud in Pigeon Forge is a highly specialized live-production role.

It supports the show's famous 22-foot-deep diving hole, which features high-diving stunts, splashing comedy, and diving dogs.

Core Responsibilities

• Aquatic Stage Operations: Managing the mechanical lifts, traps, and moving stage elements that transition the floor from a solid stage to an open diving pool during the show.
• Deck Safety & Cueing: Ensuring the splash zones and diving platforms are clear of debris, managing props used in water sequences, and verifying visual safety cues for the divers and high-diving performers.
• Water Effects Maintenance: Operating and troubleshooting specialized water systems, including underwater lighting, pumps, splash-back drains, and pool filtration systems.
• Pre/Post-Show Maintenance: Performing daily checks on mechanical deck seals, water levels, and emergency underwater safety equipment.

Typical Qualifications

• Experience: 1+ years in live theater tech, stage crew, or theme park stunt show operations.
• Aquatic Familiarity: Comfort working directly over and around deep water. Standard scuba certification or basic lifeguard safety knowledge is a massive plus, though companies often provide on-the-job training.
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 50+ lbs, climb tall scaffolding or diving platforms, and work dynamically in a humid, high-energy environment.
• PADI certification is required.