Build Crew

ABOUT US

We are Spartan Race. Our events—Spartan®, Tough Mudder®, DEKA, and Spartan Trail—are built on one powerful idea: to Change 100 Million Lives. We believe that by creating grueling challenges and transformational experiences, we help people conquer obstacles, both on the course and in their daily lives. We are a high-growth, international organization that works hard, plays harder, and redefines what it means to be part of a team. Join us in making a real impact on a global scale.

ABOUT THE GIG

This isn't your typical 9-to-5 job. The Spartan Build Crew is the backbone of every Spartan, Tough Mudder, and DEKA event. We're the team of hands-on, hard-working builders who bring our courses to life, creating the legendary obstacles our racers conquer every single weekend. If you're a builder, a problem-solver, a road warrior, or a former service member who thrives on physical challenges and teamwork, this is your gig.

The Mission: What You'll Do

Build the Battlefield: Construct or assemble epic obstacles according to Spartan's strict standards. You'll be the one turning blueprints into reality and bringing the course to life.

Be a Team Player: Work alongside Spartan staff, local labor, and volunteers. You'll also provide support for volunteers, giving them guidance, education, and any assistance they need.

Travel the Country: Your office is the open road. You’ll travel constantly, hitting new locations every week to prepare for events. If you're looking for an adventure, you've found it.

Operate Heavy Machinery: Get hands-on with heavy equipment to load/unload trailers and assemble obstacles.

Conquer the Elements: This job is for those who are built to last. You'll work long, fast-paced days outdoors, tackling any weather conditions Mother Nature throws at you.

Problem-Solve on the Fly: From load-in to load-out, you'll be the one to proactively address and solve any issues that arise, keeping the project on schedule and ensuring a flawless event.

Is This You?

You have a minimum of three years of experience in the construction industry —we're looking for hands-on experience building things like houses, decks, or scaffolding.

You're a road warrior who is ready for a life of travel (approximately 180 days/yr of travel, typically 11+ days at a time).

You are physically fit and capable of lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 100 pounds and performing a full range of physical movements in a challenging environment.

You're a problem-solver who can think on your feet and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

You possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Experience with heavy equipment operation is a plus, but not required.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Periodically assist the Construction Manager with on-site leadership responsibilities.
• Possess a strong understanding of onsite operations, processes, and efficiencies.
• Ensure compliance to safety protocols.
• Stay up to date and relay new directives or changes to processes.
• Assist the Construction Manager with the inspection process and race day operations.
• Oversee a team of Spartan staff, local labor, and volunteers in order to construct or assemble obstacles according to Spartan specifications.
• Instruct inexperienced team members concerning the assembly process.
• Ensure crew completes tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Assist in the load-in/load-out phases of event production.
• Load/unload trailers using heavy equipment.
• Operate basic heavy equipment in the process of obstacle construction.
• Proactively address issues as they arise in order to complete assignments within preset time frames.
• Work in poor weather and a fast-paced, challenging environment.
• Instruct volunteers concerning proper enforcement of obstacle rules.
• Provide support for crew leaders and volunteers in the form of education, food, and any assistance necessary.
• Proactively address and solve problems as they arise.
• Serve as a positive representative of Spartan Race, Inc.

*The above responsibilities reflect management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Communicate and speak effectively before groups of volunteers, contractors, or employees.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in the construction industry.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measurement using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Hands-on experience building houses, decks, cabinetry, working with trusses or scaffolding, etc..
• Experience overseeing and managing crews.
• Basic computer skills (i.e., Excel, Google Docs, email, etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of volunteers, contractors, and employees (read and speak conversational English).
• Willingness and ability to travel 11+ days at a time with approximately 180 days of travel.
• Frequently works 10-15+ hour days outdoors in adverse conditions for extended periods of time.
• Demonstrate a full range of movement, including but not limited to lifting, standing, bending, reaching, twisting, and crawling.
• Occasionally lifts, pushes, pulls, and moves equipment and material weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints.
• Possess a valid driver's license without restrictions; clean driving record.
• Experience operating heavy equipment is preferred but not mandatory.
• Occasionally climb ladders and work off elevated surfaces, as well as climb up onto and down from equipment.
• Ability to hold oneself accountable and an aptitude for prioritizing multiple projects.
• Strong sense of teamwork with the ability to foster relationships.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented; capability to identify efficiencies and decrease costs while maintaining a quality workplace environment and product.
• A collegial approach to a business environment and a cooperative work style.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.