EVENTS DRIVER, LEGENDS GLOBAL MERCHANDISE

LEGENDS

Founded in 2008, Legends is a premium experiences company with more than 1,500 full-time and 30,000 seasonal team members globally. Legends has six divisions operating worldwide - Global Planning, Global Sales, Hospitality, Global Partnerships, Global Merchandise, and Global Technology Solutions - offering clients and partners a 360-degree service solution platform to elevate their brand and execute their vision. Currently, Legends works with marquee clients across business verticals including professional sports; collegiate; hospitality; entertainment; and conventions and leisure. We are the industry leaders in designing, planning, and realizing exceptional experiences in sports and entertainment.

VENUE
Legends Global Merchandise’s vision is to be the premier retail and merchandising company in the world. We offer a fully customized, customer-centric, omnichannel shopping experience for fans worldwide. Our vertical service solution allows us to provide the latest trends, styles, designs, and brand collaborations for different categories. For our in-venue, e-commerce and pop-up operations, Legends sets the standard when it comes to a unique shopping experience.  Our Events Team is responsible for transporting merchandise for legendary clients such as IndyCar, NASCAR, NFL Special Events and National Hot Rod Association.

THE ROLE   

The Events Truck Driver is a full-time employee supporting the Events Team in transporting merchandise to and from client events throughout the United States 20 – 30 weeks throughout the year. The Events Driver is a Class A CDL license holder with experience operating diesel-powered tractor-trailers combination/pick-up trucks, gooseneck trailers combination/pick-up trucks, tag trailer combination and others. The Events Truck Driver will have a tremendous amount of interaction and personal involvement with leadership and staff and must always represent Legends Global Merchandise in a professional, gracious, and knowledgeable manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Drives and parks semi-tractor/trailer, equipment and other designated vehicle to events as scheduled
• Maintains driver log according to DOT regulations.
• Inspects vehicles for defects before and after trips and submits report indicating their condition.
• Ensures proper care, use, and organization of all equipment prior to, during, and after the event.
• Maintenance, cleaning, and detailing of company vehicles.
• Skilled to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Able to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Assists with loading and unloading, desired (negotiable)
• Adheres to Legends’ policies and procedures associated with the event personnel
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Valid Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License, required
• Ability to drive out of state 20 – 30 weeks throughout the year. The length of stay will depend on the distance of travel and duration of the event.
• Organized, self-motivated, team player who can work independently as well as within a group
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes per diem, paid hotel stays, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

WORKING CONDITIONS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands to finger, and handle controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, and stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Legends is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.