Location
Reno
Posted
June 08, 2026
Commute
Local Area
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Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Department of Public Works (DPW) Heavy Equipment Operator will provide skilled operation of heavy equipment for the DPW Heavy Equipment and Transportation (HEaT) Team. Work will involve the erection of structures, earth moving, handling of materials, and other complex load manipulations as required throughout the event production cycle. The DPW HEaT Department facilitates the support of all infrastructure, art, and some participant equipment requests at the Burning Man event.
Β Β This temporary, ineligible for benefits role is:Β
+ From August - September : Full-Time , Non-Exempt , based Black Rock City, Nevada .Β
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The deadline to apply for this role is 5:00pm Pacific on June 12th.
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DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Daily Operations (95%)
+ Perform equipment operations as requested for all departments as approved and directed by the HEaT Dispatch Team and HEaT Operations Manag...
The Department of Public Works (DPW) Heavy Equipment Operator will provide skilled operation of heavy equipment for the DPW Heavy Equipment and Transportation (HEaT) Team. Work will involve the erection of structures, earth moving, handling of materials, and other complex load manipulations as required throughout the event production cycle. The DPW HEaT Department facilitates the support of all infrastructure, art, and some participant equipment requests at the Burning Man event.
Β Β This temporary, ineligible for benefits role is:Β
+ From August - September : Full-Time , Non-Exempt , based Black Rock City, Nevada .Β
Β
The deadline to apply for this role is 5:00pm Pacific on June 12th.
Β
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Daily Operations (95%)
+ Perform equipment operations as requested for all departments as approved and directed by the HEaT Dispatch Team and HEaT Operations Manag...