Field Technician - Sports Lighting (California)

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

Job summary

Musco is seeking a Field Technician for our Fontana, California operation to service Musco warranty products in the field. You will perform maintenance, repairs, and inspections, often from ladders or aerial lifts, while communicating with customers and coordinating with the Warranty Hub.

The role requires mechanical and electrical skills, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to travel extensively across the U.S. and abroad. Weekend/night work and long hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Post-high school education in mechanical or electrical trades or equivalent experience preferred.
• An electrical license or ability to obtain one is preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Drivers’ License is 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 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.
• Comply with Federal DOT rules and regulations, including drug and alcohol testing under FRA rules and pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, and inspection of equipment and Musco warranty products.
• Warranty repairs on lighting projects, including work from ladders and aerial lifts at pole tops.
• Coordinate project time frames with customers, vendors, equipment and resources.
• Maintain communication with Warranty Hub Manager regarding duties and schedules.
• Safe operation and regular inspection of Musco aerial equipment.
• Provide detailed written field reports within one week of projects.
• Packaging and shipment of Musco parts for evaluation and testing.
• Provide leadership to crew and coordinate issues with vendors and customers where Project Management is assigned.
• Drive and operate Musco equipment on service projects, possibly requiring a Commercial Driver’s License.
• Make daily expense-related decisions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Driver's license

Ability to work with minimal supervise

Education

Post-high school trade education

Tools

Computer, email, internet skills

Job description

Field TechnicianThe Musco

Field Technician 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!

Essential Criteria

• 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.

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