Insomniac - EDC Orlando 2026 Seasonal Exterior Operations Crew

Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics, sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performers, and next-generation special effects, our events captivate the senses and inspire unique fan interaction. The quality of the headliner experience is our top priority. Insomniac produces 10,000 concerts, club nights, and festivals for seven million attendees annually across the globe, with events in 13 countries and five continents. Our premiere annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the world’s largest dance music festival, attracting over 525,000 fans over three days.

About the role

Insomniac is looking for Exterior Operations Crew members to support festival builds, signage, and shuttle operations. This position reports to the Director of Exterior Operations.

Available Positions

• Exterior Operations Site Crew/Heavy Equipment Operator: Operate heavy equipment such as forklifts, stakebeds, water trucks, dump trucks, front-end loaders, and skid steers. Forklift certification required; earth-moving equipment and/or CDL certifications and experience are a plus.
• Ext Ops Build Leads: Experienced in festival builds or comparable environments. Leads understand the "why" and "how" of builds, direct crew safety, manage inventory, coordinate with vendors, and report equipment maintenance.
• Signage Crew: Responsible for hanging directional signs around the festival perimeter, including small signs (3’ x 3’), overhead truss installations, and parking lot flags. Forklift certification is helpful but not required.
• Signage Leads: Direct the signage crew, understand sign placement rationale, and have strong knowledge of the local area, patron flow, and key points of interest. Requires prior signage or similar experience.
• Shuttle Loader/Unloader: Entry-level role focused on loading and unloading headliners from buses on show days. No certifications required.
• Shuttle Leads: Manage shuttle staff breaks, check in bus drivers, ensure smooth bus operations, and troubleshoot issues. Requires prior shuttle experience.

Requirements

• Clean motor vehicle report
• Valid driver’s license
• 18 years or older
• Able to walk long distances for extended periods and remain on feet constantly
• Able to lift 50+ lbs
• Clean and presentable attire (show blacks)
• Motivated with an “Everything is possible” attitude
• Active problem solver with a sense of urgency for projects large and small
• Heavy equipment certification (for relevant roles)
• OSHA certification (preferred)

Work Environment

• Tolerate loud noise levels and busy environments
• Work in extreme temperature conditions
• Willing to travel frequently, including holidays, evenings, and weekends to meet deadlines

Pay

Hiring salary range: $16.00–$30.00 USD per hour. Compensation is estimated based on a California work location and considers education, training, experience, and internal pay alignment.