LEGOLAND® CA | Rigger/Lift Operator

RWS Global is a full-service, worldwide production company that provides custom-designed and pre-packaged events and live shows for corporations, theme parks, cruise ships, resorts, and the fashion industry. Established in 2003, RWS Global was built through the dedication of a hard-working team, embracing the mission to Raise Your Experience.

About the role

The Equipment Operator / Rigger is an installation technician trained and certified in the safe operation of Aerial Work Platforms, with experience in outdoor rigging and décor installation.

Location: LEGOLAND® CA, Carlsbad, CA (must be local). Dates: August 26 – September 15 (overnight shifts). Pay: $37.50/hour.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspections of and operate boom lifts
• Suspend materials using safe entertainment rigging methods and recognized industry standards
• Install décor while operating lifts

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Vocational or technical training in welding, engineering, rigging, carpentry, electronics, audio, construction, or electrician fields (preferred)
• 3–5 years of experience in the technical entertainment field, including 1–2 years of rigging and equipment operation
• Valid driver’s license
• OSHA and similar construction safety certifications (helpful)
• ETCP rigger certification (helpful)

Skills

• Basic knowledge of theatrical spaces, including fly systems, rigging, rehearsal schedules, facility requirements, knots, and production needs
• Basic carpentry and electrics
• Ability to interpret and create construction drawings
• Solutions-based troubleshooting
• Friendly and proactive personality
• Ability to interface positively with clients, coworkers, and laborers
• Strong organizational skills (office and on-site)
• Excellent verbal communication and customer service across email, text, phone, and in-person
• Awareness of job-related hazards and risk mitigation
• Expert troubleshooting of technical issues in theatrical/production settings

Work Environment

• Frequent exposure to all-weather conditions (hot/humid, cold/freezing, rain, snow)
• Work in cramped, dirty, or unpleasant quarters to meet deadlines
• Regular on-site work at heights over 50 feet
• Exposure to heavy equipment, chemicals, and cutting tools (e.g., saws, grinders)

Physical Effort

• Strenuous activity, including frequent handling of heavy objects (50–75 lbs.) and heavy hand tools
• Prolonged standing, kneeling, bending, and working on back
• Operation of heavy equipment at heights over 50 feet