Field Technician - Sports Lighting (Alabama)

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionField TechnicianThe Musco Services Team has an opening for a Field Technician at our Birmingham, Alabama 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!Click here to Hear why Tully is #TeamMuscoEssential Criteria:Post-high school education (trade school or degree) in mechanical or electrical trades or equivalent experience preferredAn 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 preferredBasic electrical and mechanical skills and experienceElectrical license or work toward obtaining preferredExcellent technical and problem-solving abilityExcellent verbal, written, and telephone communication skillsStrong personal initiative and ability to work with little supervisionBasic computer, email, and internet skills for receiving work instructions and job reportingAbility to learn and adapt to changing technologyComply 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 checkRoles and Responsibilities:Perform maintenance, repair, and inspection of equipment and Musco warranty productWarranty 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 towersCoordinate time frames for projects with customers, vendors, equipment and people resources for assigned projectsMaintain consistent communication with Warranty Hub Manager regarding daily work duties and schedulesSafe operation, and daily/weekly/monthly inspection of Musco aerial equipment assigned to regional hubProvide detailed written field reports and completion of required paperwork within one week of the project or assignment of paperworkPackaging and shipment of RMA related Musco part returns for evaluation and testingProvide leadership to crew and coordinate issues with vendors and customers on projects where Project Management responsibility has been assignedDrive and operate Musco equipment on service projects, which may require a Commercial Drivers’ LicenseMake solid daily expense-related (financial) decisionsOther duties as assignedOther 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.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 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.Stay connected with us!LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube