SUMMARY
The position of BL1 or BL2 Backline Technician requires an experienced person to work on an event/job site. This person must demonstrate both technical abilities, leadership skills, and have the ability to interface with the client and musicians in a professional manor.
BL1: Must be experienced with national-level touring acts, and be able to set up a backline package to the specification of the tech rider & stage plot.
BL2: Must be capable of setting up a backline package for events like local community festivals, church festivals, and the like. Packages typically include a basic drum kit, guitar amps, bass amp, and a keyboard.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Technical Skills:
- Ability to completely set up band instruments and equipment which also includes:
Setup of :
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- Drum Sets
- Keyboards
- Bass & Guitar amplifiers
- Electronic instruments such as touchpads or synthesizers
- Ability to troubleshoot issues including:
- Signal flow issues including failures or noise (buzz or static).
- Replacement of drum heads
- Must be able to understand and follow a stage plot.
EVERYDAY SUCCESS SKILLS
- Should have the ability to supervise other personnel in situations that require multiple backline technicians.
- Should have good written and verbal communication skills.
- Should have good presentation skills.
- Should have good customer relations skills.
- Should be willing to train other technicians.
- Should have attention to detail. Make sure that there are no trip hazards, maintain a clean space, have a critical eye to anticipate client objections.
- Should have a sense of urgency. Should work diligently to get the event up and running as quickly as possible.
- Should be timely. Prompt arrival to the shop and the client site is very important.
- Should have a positive attitude and a desire to succeed.
- Should have a commitment to excellence
Backline Technicians will be periodically reviewed on the following criteria:
- Technical Skills
- Interaction with customers
- Reliability/Timeliness
PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls.
- The employee must be able to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel.
- The employee is occasionally required to sit.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds with assistance.
- Must have a valid drivers license.
