Driver/Shop Tech

Kehoe Designs Inc • Chicago, IL

5h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Driver / Event Installer / Shop Technician plays a critical role in supporting event operations, ensuring that all logistics, installations, and technical equipment are safely transported, properly prepared, and professionally executed. This hybrid position includes responsibilities in driving company vehicles, transporting staff and equipment, setting up and striking event décor, and assisting with shop-based tasks such as prepping, maintaining, and organizing audio/visual and staging equipment.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Ability to understand, read and speak English.
• Valid Illinois Drivers’ License required.
• Proof of clean driving record required.
• Strong knowledge of safe vehicle usage and Illinois rules of the road required.
• Ability to hand glass and fragile items safely.
• Good verbal communication skills to communicate successfully with the Logistics team.
• Ability to multitask and deal with competing demands.
• Customer service orientation; able to maintain a professional demeanor with clients.
• Ability to tolerate long work shifts and work flexible schedules to include evenings and weekends.
• Ability to travel locally, and outside the city and state.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of USDOT and FMSCA requirements is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Drives company vehicles to and from events, client, vendor and venue locations on schedule and on time
• Transport staff, equipment, and décor on time and according to schedule
• Secure cargo per safety protocols to prevent damage and injury
• Responsible for making sure all cargo is secured according to safety guidelines to prevent injury, damage and breakage.
• Follows all U.S. Department of Transportation, (USDOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and state guidelines for driver eligibility, fitness for duty, vehicle usage and rules of the road.
• Responsible for the safety and security of vehicle and passengers according to company, state and federal guidelines, including: parking the vehicle legally and in safe locations, securing the vehicle properly, and not allowing unauthorized use of passengers.
• Completes required USDOT/FMSCA driving logs accurately and on time.
• Completes vehicles inspections and reports according to established guidelines. Monitors vehicle performance and repairs; reports vehicle maintenance needs to management.
• Maintains interior of vehicles to keep it clean and uncluttered according to department standards.
• Loads and unloads props, furniture, floral products and other event décor onto vehicles and trucks for delivery to clients, venues and to return products to Kehoe Designs.
• Packs and unpacks props, furniture, floral products and other event décor.
• Prepares, assembles, installs and uninstalls portable bars, furniture, fabric backdrops, chuppahs, and other room décor throughout the event venue. May install products in entryways, on ceilings, floors, walls and columns.
• Returns props, furniture, floral products and other event décor to appropriate locations for storage.
• Works carefully to minimize damage and breakage of products.
• Sweeps and removes debris from event venues to ensure venue is left clean and without damage.
• Prep and de-prep audio, video, lighting, staging, and rigging equipment for events
• Clean, maintain, and organize technical inventory and workspace
• Use inventory systems to check in/out gear accurately
• Assist in minor builds or technical setups as needed
• Support onsite tech needs when required
• Operates forklifts safely.
• Comply with all department and company safety guidelines, procedures, and rules.
• Mentors safe work practices to co-workers and team.
• Complete all safety training as directed and within established timelines.
• Interfaces professionally with all people, internal and external, in a kind and respectful manner.
• Tracks and enters time and assigns hours and tasks to appropriate events and jobs in time and attendance system.
• Complete all Human Resources and Payroll tasks and notifications through the Employee Self Service Online Portal on a weekly basis, as directed and within established timelines.
• Assists in other departments as needed and directed and may perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Overtime pay will be provided for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek at 1.5x the regular rate of pay, in compliance with Illinois labor laws.
• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options available full-time.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): In compliance with Illinois State Law.
• Training & Development: Opportunities for skill development and career advancement.
• Flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend availability.
• Safe and supportive work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed