Billboard Construction Crew Member

About the role

Lamar’s Richmond, Virginia office is hiring a full‑time Operations crew member to construct and maintain billboard inventory. The role involves maintaining billboards, performing vegetation and structure maintenance, and erecting and dismantling structures to support outdoor advertising campaigns for brands in Richmond and the surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Erect and dismantle billboard structures.
• Perform structure and vegetation maintenance, including painting, repairing walkways and trim, trimming trees, and cutting grass.
• Handle pre‑ and post‑trip preparations: fold and load billboard vinyl, complete trip documentation, and document vehicle and equipment maintenance.
• Keep the shop and materials yard clean and organized; store old billboard vinyl for recycling.
• Carry out basic electrical maintenance, such as replacing light bulbs and fuses.
• Attend construction and installation safety meetings and adhere to all safety regulations.
• Take completion photos for proof of performance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to complete the OSHA 10‑hour Construction course (required).
• Preferred certifications: CDL/Non‑CDL, Crane, Signal, or Rigging.
• Previous experience working at heights up to 200 ft (preferred) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of Lamar, DOT, and OSHA safety regulations.
• Ability to safely use construction and vegetation equipment for outdoor structure construction and maintenance.
• General knowledge of electrical procedures and techniques.
• Ability to document installations through photographs and written logs.
• Ability to learn to safely use welding & torching equipment.
• Willingness and ability to learn to use a smartphone for various job tasks.

Skills

• Safe operation of construction and vegetation equipment.
• Electrical maintenance (e.g., replacing bulbs and fuses).
• Welding and torching.
• Documentation via photos and logs.
• Smartphone use for job‑related tasks.
• Ability to work at heights and in adverse weather conditions.

Benefits

• 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure.
• 12 paid company holidays, including President’s Day and Juneteenth.
• Comprehensive training program.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs.
• Multiple medical plan options with health savings account.
• Hospital, critical illness, and accident coverage.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability and paid parental leave.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Up to $1,200 value in employer‑paid HSA contributions and cash rewards for participating in the wellness program.
• A people‑first culture that invests in connection, community involvement, and transparency around employee feedback.

Pay

Hourly wage range of $20 – $21 per hour, based on relevant experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Monday‑Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. work schedule.