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Mobile Lighting Technician

Musco Lighting, Oskaloosa, IA, USA

Pay: 60.000 - 80.000

Job type: Temporary


The Musco

Services Team

has an opening for a

Mobile Lighting Technician . If your experience aligns with the qualifications outlined below, we look forward to hearing from you!

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

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)

Must be at least 21 years old due to CDL requirements and eligibility to operate across state lines

Roles And 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

Other Special 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

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