Ground Transportation Driver

TIME FRAME: This is a short term, full time position.

April 25th - April 28th & May 2nd - May 5th are required. Some dates before, in between, and after these periods are optional.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Transport artists to and from the airport, hotel, or other locations to Festival-related performance venues. This position requires a smartphone. Drivers will need to pass a drug screening and background test.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Attend a mandatory training meeting. Date, time, and location will be provided.
• Receive training on festival rules/regulations, routes, and procedures.
• Receive driver manual, festival credentials, parking permit, and other relevant information.
• Must have a smartphone.
• Receive daily Ground Transportation schedule.
• Review and familiarize with assigned runs, pick-up/drop-off locations, and instructions.
• Communicate with the dispatcher when in place, in motion, or upon completing assigned runs.
• Ensure availability of necessary items such as radio equipment, maps, phone numbers, and fuel cards.
• Daily vehicle inspection for damage; follow provided procedures and report accidents immediately.
• Special parking arrangements at airports and most hotels; notify dispatcher of any issues.
• Thoroughly check vehicle after each artist/group unloads to prevent items left behind.
• Follow instructions from Stage Managers and Backstage Managers; respect working areas.
• Drive cautiously, especially on dirt tracks; obey all security instructions.
• Report any accidents, incidents, or situations to the Driver Manager promptly.

THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ AND HERITAGE FOUNDATION, INC. WILL NOT TOLERATE ANY SUBSTANCE ABUSE

BY ITS EMPLOYEES WHILE ON DUTY, NOR MAY THEY REPORT TO WORK UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF

ALCOHOL OR CONTROLLED DRUGS. ANY EMPLOYEE VIOLATING THIS POLICY MAY HAVE HIS OR HER

EMPLOYMENT TERMINATED IMMEDIATELY AND WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE PREMISES. UNDER THESE

CIRCUMSTANCES, ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED, WHERE POSSIBLE, TO ENSURE THAT THE EMPLOYEE

ARRIVES HOME SAFELY. MUST PASS DRUG AND FEDERAL BACKGROUND CHECK.

REQUIREMENTS:

• It is the responsibility of each employee and their supervisor to accurately report their absenteeism
• Must maintain confidentiality regarding program participation and any sensitive issues
• May not post on Social Media about any aspects of the position
• Any document, computer program, design, or other intellectual property created for the Jazz Festival belongs to the Jazz Festival and must be given to the Festival through your supervisor or departmental head at the end of each production year, or upon request.
• Must complete all required Feedback/Evaluation Forms and Final Reports.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED:

Good driving record, valid driver’s license and some heavy lifting required. Experience in driving a large passenger van or cube truck. Good verbal and communication skills are necessary.

Since 1970, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell has annually celebrated the unique culture and heritage of New Orleans and Louisiana, alongside unforgettable special guest performances by the musical icons of our era and performances by nationally and internationally renowned artists. Jazz Fest features one of the world’s most diverse music festival lineups with over 650 bands on fourteen stages performing virtually every style of music plus an extensive food fair, hundreds of artisans, second line parades and much more. Spread out over two long weekends in late April and early May, Jazz Fest takes place at the New Orleans Fair Grounds Race Track, located just minutes from the French Quarter.
Apply to be part of the Jazz Fest Team that annually welcomes almost 500,000 people to the Festival. Happy Jazz Fest!

Pay: $16 / hour

Job Type: fulltime, parttime

Education: No education required

Work location: On-site