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Form of workThe Western Stock Show Association (WSSA) is in search of hard working, highly motivated individuals to join our team for the 2024 National Western Stock Show.
Who We Are
Founded in 1906, the Western Stock Show Association aims to invest in future generations by promoting youth and community development through livestock and equestrian education, innovation, entertainment, and competition. We are best known for putting on the annual National Western Stock Show, which has called Denver its home since the 1890s.
What We Do
The Outside Grounds team contributes to show set up/tear down and general complex maintenance primarily through their operation of heavy equipment, including forklifts, skid steers, tractors, and loaders.
As an Equipment Operator, you will be expected to operate these different types of equipment to complete a variety of tasks, including assisting with show move-in/move-out, unloading deliveries, transporting shavings/manure waste, and clearing snow. Equipment Operators are responsible for ensuring all equipment is safe to operate and that all WSSA/NWSS safety policies and OSHA regulations are being followed during such operations. Tasks will regularly require various degrees of lifting, standing, bending, and walking.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a seasonal position for the months of December 2023 and January 2024.
What You Need
To qualify for this position, candidates must have experience operating a forklift, skid steer, tractor, loader, and/or similar equipment.
A valid driver's license, clean and current MVR are required, and pre-employment drug test are all required. While a CDL is not required, candidates with CDLs are strongly encouraged to apply!
Candidates must be able to be on their feet for long periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds. Candidates should be comfortable with working indoors, outside in all weather conditions, and around animals. Fluency in the English language is a must.
Successful crew members are able to understand verbal and written directions, can work independently as well as part of a team, and are safety-minded.
Scheduling flexibility is a must - members of our Event Staff may need to work early mornings, late nights, and weekends, up to 12 hours per day. Candidates must be available to work the majority of the 16 days of the Stock Show (January 6th - January 21st).
All job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a criminal background check and pre-employment drug test. Candidates must be 18 or older to apply.
Pay Rate & Benefits
- $20.00/hour
- Paid sick time offered for all positions.
- Shift differentials offered - earn more for working nights!
- Opportunities to transition to regular full-time and/or part-time positions may be available after the Stock Show.
WSSA/NWSS is a drug & alcohol-free employer with a zero-tolerance drug policy.
WSSA/NWSS is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.
