Entertainment Tech - Parade Float Driver - Small Vehicles

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Universal Orlando® Resort is a universe of opportunities for people who have a lot to offer. It takes a special kind of person to work at Universal Orlando. An individual who knows how to be part of a team. Someone with a sense of fun who's serious about their work. A person who knows it doesn't take magic to put a smile on a guest's face... it takes hard work, dedication, knowledge and just the right amount of Universal attitude. Whether you're serving food, working in an office, maintaining equipment, performing in costume or operating a ride, you won't just be 'doing a job.' You'll be creating memories for our guests that will last a lifetime. Are YOU that kind of person?

Parade Float Drivers - Small Vehicles help create an amazing daily parade by driving, towing, guiding and supporting the small to medium parade floats.  Attention to detail, great guest service, and attentiveness to safety of guest and performers are some of the attributes we are looking for in our Parade Float Drivers - Small Vehicles.

Parade Float Drivers - Small Vehicles at Universal Orlando are responsible for:

• Safely driving float units weighing up to 10,000lbs. 
• Safely maneuvering obstacles both backstage and onstage.  Adhering to predetermined driving locations and speeds while maintaining communication and direction.  Duties may include, but are not limited to, towing of other float units, driving backstage and onstage, loading and unloading of characters, and assisting with props and technical systems readiness.
• Operating technical equipment such as on board show control, communications, audio, lighting, video and special effects.
• Providing logging of technical performance/show quality; detailed examples for maintenance personnel.  Performing small projects and modifications to systems as directed by Universal Orlando Management.
• Understanding and actively participating in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

To perform the role of a Parade Float Driver – Small Vehicles successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Consistent attendance is a job requirement.
• High school degree or GED is required. 
• A valid Florida state driver license is required to drive company vehicles.  
• Proven ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily is required.
• 2-4 Years previous customer/guest interaction experience is preferred.
• Experience driving large vehicles, steering other than a standard circular steering wheel is preferred.
• Experience using Audio, Lighting and Special effect equipment is preferred. 

VISION

The following visual abilities are all required:

• Clear vision at 20 inches or less
• Clear distance vision at 20 feet or more
• Accurate color vision (the ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Excellent peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
• Accurate depth perception (three-dimensional ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
• Ability to adjust one’s focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

 

 Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you are interested in this position and you have what it takes to be a part of Universal Orlando, click on 'Apply Now'. If not, please check out our Job Search to explore other opportunities within our universe. We regret that due to the volume of responses only applicants of interest will be contacted.

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