DPW Fluffer Driver

JOB SUMMARY

The Department of Public Works (DPW) Fluffer Driver will work as part of the Fluffer Team to provide hydration, snacks, and other supplies for DPW and Burning Man Departments by safely navigating the city in an assigned fleet box truck or fleet van throughout the event production cycle, including event week.

  This temporary, ineligible for benefits role is: 

• From August - October: Full-Time, Non-Exempt, based in Black Rock City, Nevada. 

The deadline to apply for this role is 5:00 pm Pacific on March 29th, 2024.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Daily Operations (60%)

• Responsibly, attentively and safely drive a designated fleet vehicle following a specified route in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform basic, daily vehicle maintenance as directed by Auto Shop standards. 
• Observe and relate relevant information to the DPW Auto Shop Manager pertaining to any needed repairs or maintenance to the vehicle allocated.
• Collaborate with Managers and Crew Leads for their team servicing requirements. 
• Maintain and clean all igloos for all working DPW and Burning Man crews on playa.
• Maintain a respectful and polite demeanor with all persons, providing services with care and offering thoughtful acknowledgement of requests. 
• Contribute to the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) documents for assigned projects.

Inventory (25%)

• Responsible for organizing, stocking, and keeping a clean, safe work environment.
• Keep correct, detailed inventory of all the Ice delivered.

Leadership (10%)

• Help to orient all DPW Fluffer team members to the rules and procedures of the Fluffer Team, making sure that all protocols and responsibilities are fulfilled.  
• Consistent communication with the DPW Staff Support Manager and Fluffer Management about crew dynamics, morale, and performance observations providing regular reports and feedback when requested. 
• Ensure compliance with BRC’s safety and quality specifications, documenting incidents and supporting corrective measures when implemented.
• Monitor the well-being of staff and self, supporting clear, manageable work expectations, and managing self-care; Proactively address any concerns with management.
• Serve as a positive role model and team leader guiding people as they work, identifying the best people for the job, instructing and sharing skills as necessary.

Other Functions and Responsibilities (5%)

• Work with the Team to plan and execute LNT and Waste disposal plans for all relevant operations.
• Participate in Meetings when requested and maintain related correspondence.
• Be familiar with, understand and act in accordance with Burning Man’s staff policies, protocols and behavioral standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

LEARNING AND TEACHING

• Documentation - Assists in the creation, publishing, and maintenance of process documentation related to their assigned duties.
• Knowledge sharing – Helps acculturate and educate junior staff in Burning Man culture and business processes.
• Learning – Pursues ongoing learning in their area of expertise, working to stay current on emergent knowledge, skills, and processes.

QUALIFICATIONS

 Required

• Familiarity with Burning Man and event-based production work. 
• Experience with supervision of laborers and volunteers; Ability to work with a largely volunteer labor force. (minimum 1 major project)
• Ability to problem solve, apply critical thinking to situations, and remain calm under stress.
• Proven leadership experience; Ability to lead by example, motivate teams, and have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Clear, service-oriented communication, verbally and written; Able to evaluate, tailor style and patiently respond to needs for support. Experience with using 2 way radios.
• Effectively manages own time and the efforts of the team as a whole.
• Instills and applies order and cleanliness to the work environment and pays careful attention to detail in the handling of important information.
• Working knowledge of Google products (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Drive) and Microsoft Word and Excel (1 year or comparable software experience)
• Capable of working in an extreme environment including drastic temperature changes, high winds, poor air quality and low to no visibility at times; Experience in remote wilderness and/or desert environments. 
• Ability to temporarily relocate for work at the Burning Man event held in Gerlach, Nevada

Preferred 

• It is helpful if the candidate has previously been to Burning Man and/or is familiar with its culture.

• First Aid Knowledge

Note: If you have gained the necessary experience to succeed in this role and have acquired this experience in other ways, we encourage you to apply and share all relevant experience in your application.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record

COMPENSATION

Individual compensation decisions are dependent on a variety of factors, including prior experience and geographical location. The anticipated rate for this position:

• From August - October is $15.00 to $17.00 per hour.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• On-playa:  This position requires periods of heavy lifting, bending, kneeling, squatting, and climbing. This position will be physically demanding, and requires individuals with good physical health, and endurance. Work will include the need to find and meet with department representatives who may not be in the vicinity therefore this could include walking or using some form of transportation. Much of the work will be in outside weather conditions and will be exposed to fumes or airborne particles as well as possible extremes in temperature.

NOTICE FOR ALL APPLICANTS:

• Burning Man Project celebrates the importance of creating a diverse environment and enthusiastically encourages Black, Indigenous, Peoples of Color, LGBTQIA+, Immigrant, women, and people with disabilities, of all ages, to apply.
• Burning Man Project provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
• Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
• Notice for Remote Opportunities: Burning Man Project is currently able to hire remote employees living/working in the following states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, ID, LA, MA, MI, MT, NC, NH, NM, NV, NY, OR, PA, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI. Working hours for all positions are based on Pacific Time.

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