DPW Playa Restoration Oscillator

Burning Man•Reno, NV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Public Works (DPW) Playa Restoration Oscillator drives the cleanup tool trucks, facilitating the removal of challenging areas of environmental impact and identifies high impact areas for targeted removal. This temporary, ineligible for benefits role is: From October - September : Full-Time , Exempt , based in Black Rock City, Nevada . The deadline to apply for this role is 5:00 pm Pacific on July 17, 2026.

Requirements

Knowledge of Burning Man values, ethos, and 10 Principles; especially Leaving No Trace.
Maintain a respectful demeanor and tactful communication with collaborators, participants, Burning Man Departments and staff.
Has experience with two-way radio communication with the ability to sustain professionalism in any situation.
Able to work as part of a team, follow directions and receive constructive feedback; Is reliable, honest and operates with a high level of behavioral integrity.
Ability to maintain organization of duties and adhere to tight scheduling, completing tasks in a timely, safe manner; Able to reprioritize workload as necessary and account for time spent.
Able to remain calm under stress while working in extreme environmental conditions and respond effectively to unforeseen events.
Capable of working in an extreme environment including drastic temperature changes, high winds, poor air quality and low to no visibility at times.
Ability to temporarily relocate for work at the Burning Man event held in Gerlach, Nevada.
Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

Nice To Haves

Previously worked for Burning Man’s Playa Restoration Crew/ cleanup for any Regional Events Playa Restoration and/or is familiar with the operations and methods.
Been to Burning Man and/or is familiar with its culture.
OSHA 10 Certification
Experience in event-based production work, familiarity with Burning Man preferred.

Responsibilities

Drive the Playa Restoration tool truck alongside the Line Sweeps, observing calls for assistance and facilitating the cleanup and removal of problematic areas of impact on the environment.
Daily loading and unloading of cleanup tools from the Resto Trailer to the work trucks.
Responsible for the appropriate transfer into the dumpster of refuse materials such as contaminated playa, landfill, recycling, and other matter out of place.
Attend daily MOOP Map Meeting with the Environmental Restoration Manager at the end of each work day to review status updates, assess projected workloads, and address any needs or concerns.
During an emergency evacuation from the Black Rock Desert, is responsible for helping to facilitate evacuation procedures and safe transportation as directed by the Environmental Restoration Manager and Roll Call Manager.
Keep an eye on the line sweep crewmembers for fatigue and bodily safety.
Assist the Environmental Restoration Manager with maintaining inventory of Restoration tools.
Work with the Team to plan and execute LNT and Waste disposal plans for all relevant operations.
Adjust workflow to support shifting safety protocols as directed.
Participate in meetings when requested and maintain related correspondence.
Be familiar with, understand and act in accordance with Burning Man’s staff policies, protocols and behavioral standards.
Monitor personal well-being by setting realistic goals and managing self-care while proactively addressing any concerns with management.
Assist the Environmental Restoration Manager with various other priorities as assigned.
Assists in the creation, publishing, and maintenance of process documentation related to their assigned duties.
Helps acculturate and educate junior staff in Burning Man culture and business processes.
Collaborates with the education team to develop training materials in their area of expertise, as requested.
Pursues ongoing learning in their area of expertise, working to stay current on emergent knowledge, skills, and processes.