Technician Associate

Musco Lighting; Oskaloosa (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

401k

Profit sharing

Vision and dental insurance

Job summary

Musco Lighting, based in Iowa, is seeking a Technician Associate in the Services Team. The role provides hands-on training in Musco’s systems, services, and field operations, with extensive travel across the U.S. and abroad.

Expect to operate equipment, perform field service tasks, and contribute to project plans under the Logistics Supervisor’s guidance. You’ll learn all aspects of Musco products, perform maintenance and repairs, and document field activities.

Qualifications

• Excellent technical and problem solving ability.
• Basic electrical and mechanical aptitude is preferred.
• 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.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate different types of equipment at lighting projects, including forklifts, aerial man lifts, ATFs, generators, non-CDL vehicles and rental cars.
• Perform field service work in aerial lifts, climbing poles, or catwalk access locations at heights.
• Learn all aspects of Musco products and services to support future service roles.
• Perform routine maintenance, repairs, and inspection of equipment and products.
• Coordinate time frames for projects with customers, vendors, equipment and people resources for assigned projects.
• Maintain consistent communication with Field Logistics Supervisor regarding daily duties and schedules.
• Provide detailed written field reports and complete paperwork within one week of project or assignment.
• Work on Musco projects with temporary lighting, warranty work on metal halide, LED or control-link products.
• Make solid daily expense related decisions.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Initiative

Computer skills

Learning internal system

Background check

Job description

The Musco Services Team has an opening for a Technician Associate. If your experience aligns with the qualifications outlined below, we look forward to hearing from you!

This position provides hands‑on training in Musco’s systems, services, and field operations, helping team members build the knowledge and skills needed for future service‑related roles within the company. Responsibilities include the safe operation of equipment and the execution of field service and temporary lighting projects in accordance with project plans and timelines established by the Logistics Supervisor. If you’re solutions‑focused, detail‑oriented, and a strong communicator, we look forward to hearing from you. More details about the role are below.

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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.

Essential Criteria

• Excellent technical and problem solving ability
• Basic electrical and mechanical aptitude is preferred
• 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
• Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check

Roles And Responsibilities

• Drive and operate different types of equipment at lighting projects, including, but not limited to fork lifts, aerial man lifts, all terrain forklifts, generators, non-CDL vehicles and rental cars
• Perform field service work, which will require working in aerial lifts, climbing poles, or in catwalk access locations at heights
• Learn all different aspects of Musco products and services provided to lend toward future services roles
• Perform routine maintenance, repairs, and inspection of equipment and products
• Coordinate time frames for projects with customers, vendors, equipment and people resources for assigned projects
• Maintain consistent communication with Field Logistics Supervisor 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
• Work on crews on individually at Musco projects that could include, temporary lighting, warranty related efforts of Musco’s metal halide, LED or control-link products
• Make solid daily expense related decisions

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 various 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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