Mobile Lighting Technician

Musco Sports Lighting • Oskaloosa, IA

221d

About The Position

The Musco Mobile Team has an opening for a Mobile Lighting Technician to join their field team. If your experience aligns with the qualifications outlined below, we look forward to hearing from you! A Lighting Technician's role is to ensure safe operation of all mobile equipment while working on temporary lighting or field service projects, while meeting the customer requirements and standards for each lighted event. This position offers the opportunity for extensive travel to high-profile events including NCAA football, X-Games, NASCAR, and many other televised events. There is rich history of our mobile lighting solutions dating back to the inaugural night game at Notre Dame, with the ability to be a part of unique events like the Air + Style Show. Job is based out of Iowa, but extensive travel (220-240 days per year) is required throughout the U.S. and, at times, abroad. Some working days in Oskaloosa will be required.

Requirements

• Weekend and holiday work are regular
• Long and odd work hours are necessary at times
• Projects to service lighting poles or structures that are between 40 and 120 feet tall using aerial lifts or by climbing with approved fall protect equipment, in rare cases servicing heights of over 120 feet may be required
• Basic electrical and mechanical experience or aptitude is preferred
• Excellent technical and problem-solving ability
• Ability to troubleshoot communication issues over the phone as directed
• Excellent verbal, written, and telephone communication skills
• Strong personal initiative and ability to work with little supervision
• Basic computer, email, and internet skills for receiving work instructions and job reporting
• Ability to learn internal communication system
• Comply with DOT rules and regulations to maintain Commercial Drivers' License (Musco will assist in obtaining the CDL Training/License)

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate Mobile lighting equipment at temporary lighting projects, including, but not limited to crane trucks, generators, forklifts, man lifts, all terrain forklifts, and rental cars
• Perform field service work, which will require working in aerial lifts, climbing poles, or driving/operating Musco equipment
• Perform routine maintenance, repairs, and inspection of equipment and product
• Coordinate time frames for projects with customers, vendors, equipment, and people resources for assigned projects
• Maintain consistent communication with Field Logistics Manager regarding daily work duties and schedules
• Provide detailed written field reports and completion of required paperwork within one week of project or assignment of paperwork
• Provide leadership to crew and coordinate issues with vendors and customers on projects where Project Management responsibility has been assigned
• Make solid daily expense related decisions
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Meaningful work in a team-first culture
• Continuous learning and professional development
• Work-life balance with flexibility for community involvement, family activities, and personal time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing