Insomniac - Nocturnal Wonderland 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 a unique level of fan interaction. The quality of the Headliner experience is our top priority. We produce 10,000 concerts, club nights, and festivals for seven million attendees annually across the globe, with events in 13 countries across five continents. Founded by Pasquale Rotella in 1993 and based in Los Angeles, 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 not just what to build but why and how, directing crews in safe job execution, managing fence vendors, handling inventory for truck loading/unloading, and coordinating with heavy equipment vendors for maintenance.
• Signage Crew: Responsible for hanging signs around the festival perimeter to direct attendees, ranging from small signs installed with zip ties to large overhead truss signs and parking lot flags. Forklift certification helpful but not required.
• Signage Leads: Directs the signage crew and understands the placement rationale, including local area knowledge, patron flow, key points of interest, and paths of travel. Requires prior signage or similar department experience.
• Shuttle Loader/Unloader: Entry-level role focused on loading and unloading attendees from buses on show days. No certifications required.
• Shuttle Leads: Manages shuttle staff, including break times, bus driver check-ins, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring smooth operations.

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
• 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

• Must tolerate loud noise levels and busy environments
• May work in extreme temperature conditions
• Willingness to travel frequently for events during holidays, evenings, and weekends to meet deadlines

Pay

Hourly pay ranges from $16.00 to $30.00 USD, with an expected compensation of $16.90 USD per hour. Pay is based on market location, qualifications, skills, and experience.