Billboard Construction Crew Member

About the role

Our Billboard Construction Crew Members construct and maintain our billboard inventory. As a full-time Operations crew member in Duluth, Minnesota, you will maintain billboards, perform vegetation and structure maintenance, and erect and dismantle structures.

Join a team that values safety, teamwork, and adventure—every day. As part of Lamar’s billboard construction and operations crew, you’ll experience the city from a bird’s-eye view while building and maintaining the structures that keep communities informed.

Responsibilities

• Erect and dismantle billboard structures.
• Perform structure and vegetation maintenance, including painting, repairing walkways and trim, trimming trees, and cutting grass.
• Complete pre and post trip preparations, including folding and loading billboard vinyl, documenting trip details, and maintaining vehicles and equipment.
• Ensure the shop and materials yard is clean and organized; store old billboard vinyls for recycling.
• Perform basic electrical maintenance, such as replacing light bulbs and fuses.
• Attend construction and installation safety meetings; adhere to all safety regulations.
• Take completion photos for proof of performance.

Requirements

• General knowledge of Lamar, Department of Transportation (DOT), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety regulations.
• Ability to safely use construction and vegetation equipment for building and maintaining outdoor structures.
• General knowledge of electrical procedures and techniques.
• Ability to document installations through photographs and written logs.
• Willingness and ability to learn to safely use welding and torching equipment.
• Must be willing and able to learn how to use a smartphone for various job tasks.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to complete OSHA 10-hour Construction course.

Preferred Qualifications

• CDL/Non-CDL, Crane, Signal, or Rigging certifications.
• Previous experience working at heights up to 200 ft. above ground.

Benefits

• Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm work schedule.
• Hourly range of $23.75 - $30.56, dependent on relevant experience and qualifications.
• 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure.
• 12 paid company holidays, including President's Day and Juneteenth.
• Comprehensive 6-week training program.
• Career advancement opportunities and ongoing professional development.
• Multiple medical plan options and health savings account (HSA).
• Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident coverage.
• Short & long-term disability and paid parental leave.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Contracted with Painters Local Union 106.
• Up to $1,200 value in employer-paid HSA contributions and cash rewards for engaging in the wellness program.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Primary work environment is outdoors; ability to work in adverse weather conditions and climb at heights up to 200 ft.
• Moderate to heavy lifting, pushing, reaching, and climbing.
• Requires sitting less than 50%, standing, stooping, talking, turning, walking, and color distinction.
• Nights spent traveling away from home are less than 10%.
• On-call shifts may be required.

About Us

Founded in 1902, Lamar Advertising Company is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in the world. With over 360,000 displays across the United States and Canada, Lamar is dedicated to helping both local businesses and national brands reach broad audiences every day. We provide ad space through billboards, interstate logos, hand-painted murals, transportation and airports, and the largest network of digital billboards in the United States.

Lamar is a certified Great Place to Work, with 88% of employees in agreement. We live by the Golden Rule, operating with honesty and integrity in every aspect of our business. We are committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices.