Field Technician - Sports Lighting (California)

Musco-Sports-Lighting; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Musco is seeking a Field Technician for our Sports Lighting division in Fontana, CA. The role focuses on maintenance, repair, and inspection of Musco warranty products in the field, with extensive travel and operation of aerial lifts.

The position requires post-high school education in mechanical or electrical trades, and an electrical license or the pursuit thereof. CDL class A is preferred, along with strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Post-high school education in mechanical or electrical trades or equivalent experience preferred.
• Electrical license or ability to obtain license preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Drivers’ License required; Class A CDL preferred.
• Basic electrical and mechanical skills and experience.
• Electrical license or work toward obtaining preferred.
• Excellent technical and problem-solving ability.
• 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 reporting.
• Ability to learn and adapt to changing technology.
• Compliance with Federal DOT rules, including drug/alcohol testing and pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, and inspection of equipment and Musco warranty product.
• Warranty repairs on lighting projects, including working from ladders and in aerial lifts; climb light poles and towers.
• Coordinate project time frames with customers, vendors, and resources.
• Maintain communication with Warranty Hub Manager about duties and schedules.
• Safe operation and inspection of Musco aerial equipment daily/weekly/monthly.
• Provide detailed written field reports and complete paperwork within a week.
• Package and ship RMA-related Musco parts for evaluation.
• Provide leadership to crew and coordinate issues with vendors and customers where project management is assigned.
• Drive and operate Musco equipment on service projects; a CDL may be required.
• Make solid daily expense-related decisions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical license

CDL (Class A)

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Learn and adapt to changing technology

Education

Post-high school education in mechanical or electrical trades

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Field Technician - Sports Lighting (California)

The Musco Services Team has an opening for a Field Technician at our Fontana, California office. This position will perform maintenance, repair, and inspect Musco's warranty product in the field while safely operating equipment and customer communications. If your experience aligns with the qualifications outlined below, we look forward to hearing from you!

• Post-high school education (trade school or degree) in mechanical or electrical trades or equivalent experience preferred
• An electrical license or the ability to obtain an electrical license is preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Drivers’ License is required, Class A Commercial Drivers’ License is preferred.
• Basic electrical and mechanical skills and experience
• Electrical license or work toward obtaining preferred
• Excellent technical and problem-solving ability
• 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 and adapt to changing technology
• Comply with Federal DOT rules and regulations, including drug and alcohol testing under the rules of the Federal Railroad Administration and a pre-employment physical and background check

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Perform maintenance, repair, and inspection of equipment and Musco warranty product
• Warranty repairs on lighting projects, which will require working from ladders, working in aerial lifts at the top of lighting poles, and climbing light poles and/or towers
• Coordinate time frames for projects with customers, vendors, equipment and people resources for assigned projects
• Maintain consistent communication with Warranty Hub Manager regarding daily work duties and schedules
• Safe operation, and daily/weekly/monthly inspection of Musco aerial equipment assigned to regional hub
• Provide detailed written field reports and completion of required paperwork within one week of the project or assignment of paperwork
• Packaging and shipment of RMA related Musco part returns for evaluation and testing
• Provide leadership to crew and coordinate issues with vendors and customers on projects where Project Management responsibility has been assigned
• Drive and operate Musco equipment on service projects, which may require a Commercial Drivers’ License
• Make solid daily expense-related (financial) decisions
• Other duties as assigned

Other Special Requirements:

• Extensive daily travel (about 200-220 days per year) is required within the U.S. and, at times, abroad. Team members will be required to drive vehicles to the job site from the regional hub location, or from the previous days location. Will often work alone but could work on a Team.
• Need to travel to regional hub to pickup equipment or parts as needed pending schedule and logistics.
• The primary warranty project travels within a 200 mile radius of regional hub, with roughly 100-150 overnight stays.
• Weekend and night work is required at times.
• Long and odd work hours are necessary at times. Will be working in the elements including heat, cold, and rain.
• Projects to service lighting poles or structures that are between 40 and 120 feet tall using aerial lifts or by climbing with approved fall protection equipment, in rare cases servicing heights of over 120 feet may be required.
• Working on mobile lighting crews may be needed at times.

Salary:

$70,000-$90,000 annually

Who is Musco:

For more than 50 years, Musco has specialized in sports and large-area lighting and technology, providing innovative solutions for projects in more than 135 countries. Headquartered in Oskaloosa, Iowa, Musco has more than 2,100 team members worldwide. Musco was named an Iowa Top Workplace by The Des Moines Register (2023–2025) and a USA TODAY Top Workplace (2025–2026). Learn more at www.musco.com .

Team Culture and Partnerships:

At Musco, we offer meaningful work in a team-first culture with continuous learning and professional development. We value work-life balance, providing flexibility for community involvement, family activities, and personal time. We have a generous benefit package created with the Team in mind. It includes varying health insurance plans, vision and dental insurance, PTO, 401k, profit sharing, and more!

As supporters of recreational organizations, we help ensure safer and more enjoyable playing experiences worldwide. If giving back resonates with you, learn more about our partnerships .

At Musco, we make it happen and want you to be a part of it.