Drivers - 26' Box Truck / RV
CONTRACTOR - TOURING
Bluecoats is seeking to hire several contractors from July 2nd to August 13th to drive Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps box trucks and a staff RV. Candidates will be comfortable driving a 26’ straight (box) truck and/or medium-size RV, and are available for 2 - 6 week periods from July 2nd to until the end of the season at the DCI World Championships, ending August 13th.
We’re particularly excited to hire drivers that have a love of drum corps and the Bluecoats, cannot wait to drive all night and sleep all day, and eat from our food truck! Four hot meals provided every day!
This is a paid position, compensation commensurate with experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Safely operate a + 10,000 lb GVWR straight truck and/or a medium-size RV
Travel more than 8,000 miles of tour, plus approximately 4,000 miles between housing sites and show venues.
Comfortable maintaining a nocturnal schedule, driving all night, sleeping during the day, then awaking in time to travel to the Bluecoats’ show venue in the late-afternoon/evening.
Working comfortably with a team of 10+ drivers as well as the Bluecoats operations team and the Bluecoats merchandising team.
Be willing and able to drive a semi trailer and/or bus in the fleet as a swing driver (utilized in the event of long-haul trips, certain hours-of-service scenarios, and in case of a driver leaving tour for any reason.)
REQUIREMENTS
Demonstrate understanding of driving schedule and particulars of a drum corps tour
Complete required background check and participant safety agreement.
DESIRED
Love of drum corps
CDL A or B
Passenger endorsement (CDL A or B)
Bluecoats is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
ABOUT BLUECOATS
Bluecoats is a non-profit performing arts education organization that operates programming for thousands of young aspiring musicians including the Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps, Bluecoats Indoor, Artistry IN BLUE, and THE BLUE WAY educational events. Bluecoats is a 501(c)3 organization headquartered in Canton, OH.
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Commercial Bus Driver - CDL
CONTRACTOR - TOURING
Bluecoats is seeking to hire an independent contract driver from July 2nd to August 13th to drive the Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps staff coaches.
Candidates will have a valid CDL A or CDL B license with Passenger (“P”) endorsement. These drivers are available full-time from the start of the 2023 Bluecoats summer tour on July 2nd until the end of the season at the DCI World Championships, ending August 13th.
We’re particularly excited to hire a driver that has a love of drum corps and the Bluecoats, cannot wait to drive all night and sleep all day, and eat from our food truck! Four hot meals provided every day!
Compensation commensurate with experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Safely operate a Prevost Entertainer Coach (automatic), or a custom sleeper coach rig (manual)
Comfortable maintaining a nocturnal schedule, driving all night, sleeping during the day, then waking in time to travel to the Bluecoats’ show venue in the late-afternoon/evening.
Working comfortably with a team of 10+ drivers as well as the Bluecoats operations team.
REQUIREMENTS
Valid CDL A or CDL B license with Passenger (“P”) endorsement and with no suspensions or derogatory marks
Submission of all required new hire documents to be maintained in your Bluecoats USDOT driver file.
Submit required new-hire drug test and authorize membership in the Bluecoats drug test consortium
Demonstrate understanding of driving schedule and particulars of a drum corps tour
Complete required background check and participant safety agreement.
TRAVEL, SCHEDULE & OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Contractor engagement is between July 2nd to August 13th.
Contractor will travel to Bluecoats programming at Bluecoats’ expense
Travel, food, and accommodations are provided for the length of the engagement
Compensation based on length of engagement
Contractor will be required to submit to standard Background Screening, accept the Participant Safety Agreement, provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination, and comply with all code of conduct and other applicable contractor policies
DESIRED
Love of drum corps
Bluecoats is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
ABOUT BLUECOATS
Bluecoats is a non-profit performing arts education organization that operates programming for thousands of young aspiring musicians including the Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps, Bluecoats Indoor, Artistry IN BLUE, and THE BLUE WAY educational events. Bluecoats is a 501(c)3 organization headquartered in Canton, OH.