Position: Build / Construction Crew Member
Location: Canada (On site)
Reporting to: Construction Manager
Type of work : Event Construction / Production
Company: Since our inaugural year in 2010, over 500,000 racers have attended our Mud Hero events, making it the Largest All-Canadian Obstacle Course Mud Race. Mud Hero is fun yet challenging for participants of all ability levels. Whether you take on our popular 6km course or our adrenaline-pumping 12km challenge, everyone is sure to be muddy and smiling every inch of the way. We create transformational experiences, products, and content to help people, companies and teams tear down boundaries and expand what they believe to be possible.
Website: www.mudhero.comInstagram: (@mud_hero) https://www.instagram.com/mud_hero/?hl=en
Mud Hero is a high-growth, Canadian organization that owns and operates athletic mud run events. With multiple events across Canada, Mud Hero is the largest mud obstacle course race. Mud Hero caters to individuals looking to test their physical limits and enjoyment through mud obstacle course racing and change their frame of reference for what they can accomplish. From everyday people looking to get off the couch and lead an active lifestyle, to elite endurance athletes who seek the ultimate physical test, Mud Hero is built for everyone!
Benefits of working at Mud Hero:
- Get paid to travel throughout Canada and put on life changing events
- Meals and accommodations included
- Break away from your typical 9-5 and experience working outdoors with like minded individuals
- Experience the rewarding, high paced environment of event production
- Culture of camaraderie, accountability and empowerment
Job Overview: The build crew members are responsible for building and assembling obstacles on the race course and in the festival area at various events throughout Canada. The primary role is to ensure obstacles are constructed to the highest standards while completing tasks in a timely fashion.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
- Construct or assemble obstacles according to Mud Hero specifications.
- Assist in the load-in/load-out phases of event production.
- Load/unload trailers, transport and build obstacles using or being around heavy equipment.
- Proactively address issues as they arise in order to complete assignments within preset time frames.
- Work in poor weather, long hours, and fast-paced challenging conditions.
- Oversee a zone on the race course consisting of several obstacles and aid stations.
- Instruct volunteers concerning proper enforcement of obstacle rules.
- Provide support for volunteers in the form of education, food, and any assistance necessary.
- Adherence to all safety laws and regulations at work including Mud Hero policies
- Stay up to date and relay new directives or changes to processes;
- Be comfortable working at heights, using tools, driving trucks and trailers
Qualifications:
- Communicate and speak effectively before groups of volunteers, contractors, or employees. (read and speak conversational English).
- Have a proven attention to detail and ability to multitask • Possess a strong analytical mindset and approach problem solving.
- Experience in the construction industry is an asset.
- Hands on experience building houses, decks, cabinetry, working with truss or scaffolding are an asset
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Requirements: • Willingness and ability to travel.
- Frequently works 10 hour days outdoors, in adverse conditions for extended periods of time.
- Demonstrate full range of movement including but not limited to lifting, standing, bending, reaching, twisting, and crawling.
- Occasionally lifts, pushes, pulls, and moves equipment and material weighing up to 100 pounds.
- Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
- Must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints.
- Possess a valid driver’s license without restrictions; clean driving record.
- Experience operating heavy equipment is preferred but not mandatory.
- Occasionally climb ladders and work off elevated surfaces as well as climb up onto and down from equipment.
Qualities required of all Mud Hero team members: Mud Hero is a high-performance organization, and successful team members must therefore possess a strong work ethic and hands-on approach to business. We are innovative, create inventive solutions, and are exceptionally service minded. Team members at Mud Hero change lives, and have a passion for the organization. Paramount to our organization is the maturity to embrace ambiguity and ability to adapt according to the market and the continuing innovation of the organization.
- Ability to hold one-self accountable and an aptitude for prioritizing multiple projects
- Strong sense of teamwork with the ability to foster relationships
- Proactive, solutions-oriented; capability to identify efficiencies and decrease costs while maintaining a quality workplace environment and product
- Collegial approach to a business environment and cooperative work style
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Seasonal Contract length: Schedule listed below.
$25/hour (8-10hr days)
Schedule:
Application question(s):
- Do you have any experience with power tools or operating heavy machinery?
Experience:
- Construction: 2 years (preferred)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: On the road
Schedule:
Mud Hero Ottawa July 8 - 14
Mud Hero Manitoba August 5 - 11
Mud Hero Toronto August 19 - 25
*Please note there could be part time logistical work needed prior to Ottawa and after Toronto.
Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 3 months
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Schedule:
Application question(s):
- Do you have any experience with power tools or operating heavy machinery?
Experience:
- Construction: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Class G Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2024-06-08