Event Rigging Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Blue Peak Tents is one of the largest event tent companies in the Midwest. We design, install, and tear down high-end tent structures for corporate events, estate weddings, festivals, and large-scale productions across Chicagoland and beyond. Our work is fast-paced, physical, and built on a team that takes pride in showing up and doing it right.

We are looking for drivers who work hands on with our field and warehouse crews. It's physically demanding work. If you're looking for a position where all you do is drive, then this position will NOT be a good fit for you.

We're hiring:

-Field Crew Drivers to operate company trucks AND work alongside our crews installing, transporting, and tearing down commercial event tents and related equipment. You'll drive, you'll install, you'll tear down. This is our primary hiring need. Drivers hold a valid Illinois C-Class license (non-CDL, authorizes vehicles up to 26,001 lbs) or a CDL, perform the same install and teardown duties as field crew, and operate company trucks to and from job sites.

-Warehouse Runners to operate company trucks AND provide physical support in our warehouse. Drivers who hold a valid Illinois A or B class CDL license qualify for this position.

When you're not on the road, you'll either work with the field crew on installs and teardowns or support our warehouse team. Where you spend your non-driving time depends on your experience and what the day calls for.

COMPENSATION

· Driver (C-Class, Non-CDL): Starting at $22.00/hr, more based on experience

· CDL Class B: Starting at $27.00/hr

· CDL Class A: Starting at $30.00/hr

· D-Class holders with a clean MVR and truck driving experience: we'll sponsor your C-Class at no cost (study guide, paid testing time, company truck for the driving portion)

WHAT YOU'LL DO

· Drive company trucks (with or without trailers) to transport equipment to and from job sites

· Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report any vehicle or equipment issues

· Safely load and secure equipment, including weight distribution, tie-downs, and clearance checks

· Install, set up, break down, and remove tents and related equipment with the crew

· When you're not driving, support the field crew on installs and teardowns or work in the warehouse, based on your experience and the day's needs

· Follow the project plan and take direction from your Project Manager

· Operate hand tools and installation equipment safely

· Keep the truck, job site, and warehouse organized and clean

· Represent Blue Peak professionally with clients at high-end venues

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

· Strong work ethic with drive, energy, and common sense

· Mechanically inclined and comfortable with common hand tools

· Comfortable operating box trucks with trailers and backing into tight venue spaces

· Reliable, punctual, and safety-focused

· Comfortable working long shifts in heat, cold, wind, rain, and on uneven terrain

· Strong team player who can take direction and adapt as job site conditions change

PREFERRED (NOT REQUIRED)

· Experience driving box trucks, work trucks, or commercial vehicles

· Prior event setup, tent installation, construction, or landscaping experience

· Familiarity with hand tools, mechanical assembly, or basic rigging

· Previous experience on a field crew or installation team

SCHEDULE & TRAVEL

· Seasonal full-time position; shifts start as early as 5:00 AM and can run up to 12 hours

· Flexible availability required: early mornings, weekends, and holidays through peak season

· Crews operate 7 days per week during the busy season

· Overnight travel for some jobs, typically 2 to 4 nights at a time, within roughly an 8-hour radius of Chicago

· Primarily outdoor work in varying weather conditions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

· Regularly lift, carry, push, and pull 50 to 75 lbs

· Stand, walk, bend, squat, kneel, and climb for extended periods

· Maintain focus and pace through long shifts in a demanding environment

WHAT WE OFFER

· Tiered hourly pay based on license class (see Compensation)

· Sponsored C-Class licensing for qualified D-Class drivers

· 401(k) with company matching

· Health, dental, and vision insurance

· Life insurance

· Paid time off

· Company-provided uniform

· A real growth path into crew lead and senior driver roles