Experienced Crews by Industry in San Diego
Stagehands and stage techs for live events, laborers for commercial construction, crews for warehouse and show prep, and general labor. Direct W-2 employees, many with years on our crew, dispatched 24/7 across San Diego County.
Our Four Industries
Dedicated, OSHA-trained crews for live entertainment, commercial job sites, warehouse distribution, and general labor across San Diego County.
Select your industry below for trade-specific skills and equipment experience. Every division can be booked on Temporary shifts, Temp-to-Hire evaluations, or via 24/7 On-Demand dispatch.
Stagehands, certified field forklift & telehandler operators, AV techs, riggers, and load-in/load-out crews for concerts, festivals, corporate events, and touring productions across San Diego.
General laborers, skilled tradespeople, flaggers, and safety personnel for residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects.
Reliable truck loaders, container crews, and dock hands. While facility operators manage specialized inventory systems, Hands On supplies the dependable muscle to pack trailers, unload shipping containers, and handle heavy dock freight.
General laborers for light industrial work, facility support, moving, and event setup. Every crew includes a working crew chief.
Roles by Industry
Explore department roles, trade specialties, and technical crew classifications available for dispatch.
Event & Production Crews
Construction Labor
Construction Sectors
Concert stage rigging & stadium equipment load-in operations
Concert stage rigging & stadium equipment load-in operations
Full-scale field workforce deployments and specialized site support crews
Full-scale field workforce deployments and specialized site support crews
How To Staff Your Next Event or Job
Submit Your Request
Define job scope, report time, location, and crew count. Dispatch takes requirements by phone or online in minutes.
We Roster and Confirm Your Crew
Dispatch matches local rosters to your specific jobsite requirements, confirming availability fast.
Crews Report to Your Site
Workers arrive equipped and ready to work under your supervisor's direction. We manage all W-2 payroll, taxes, and workers' comp.
Field forklift operations & live audio load-in crews
Field forklift operations & live audio load-in crews
Standards & FAQs
Placing reliable crews across San Diego County for over 35 years. From a single trade helper to a 50-person arena strike crew, Hands On mobilizes fast and backs every placement with the 4-hour replacement guarantee.
Workers Who Know the Job
Our dispatch team matches crew experience to the work, schedule, and site requirements you share.
Full Insurance Coverage
Every worker is a direct W-2 employee covered under statutory California workers' comp and multi-million dollar general liability policies.
4-Hour Replacement Guarantee
If a worker fails to meet jobsite expectations during their first 4 hours, notify dispatch. We dispatch an immediate replacement and waive billing for those initial 4 hours.
24/7 Dispatch Availability
Our dispatch desk stays live 24/7, coordinating emergency same-day calls, overnight changeovers, and early morning crew dispatches.
How fast can you get a crew to our site?
Standard requests receive prompt confirmation. For morning call-outs and emergencies, our dispatch desk mobilizes crews to sites across San Diego typically within 1 to 2 hours. Call 619-814-5576.
Do you handle the payroll?
Yes. Every worker dispatched is our direct W-2 employee. We carry all payroll taxes, workers' comp, and liability insurance, providing one clean, itemized invoice.
Can we hire your workers directly?
Yes. If you find a top performer you want to bring onto your permanent team, you can transition them through our temp-to-hire agreement. Contact dispatch to coordinate terms.
Do your workers have safety certifications?
Our field crews include OSHA 10 trained laborers, certified forklift operators, and ETCP Certified Riggers available for technical show calls.
General labor crews handling commercial moving, staging, and site maintenance
General labor crews handling commercial moving, staging, and site maintenance