Construction - Billboard Installer

Our Lamar office in Rapid City, South Dakota is hiring a new Operations crew member to install and maintain billboards, including advertisements, structures, and cosmetics, for brands in Rapid City and surrounding areas. This action-packed role works as part of an installation crew and provides all training and equipment to start your career in outdoor advertising.

About the role

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 structures that keep communities informed. Join a team that values safety, teamwork, and adventure—every single day.

Lamar is a certified Great Place to Work, with 88% of employees in agreement, and has been named a “Best Company to Work For” in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking.

Responsibilities

• Installing and maintaining all billboards
• Removing and hanging flexes and vinyls, cutting and preparing them for installation
• Cutting, preparing, and installing copy on Tri-Visions
• Maintaining structures, including tightening bolts, painting steel structures, repairing trim and sign faces, changing light bulbs, and assembling structures
• Building and installing extensions
• Cutting brush/weeds and conducting storm damage repairs
• Performing minor electrical repairs and sweeping/cleaning workshop areas
• Using power/manual tools while adhering to all safety regulations
• Attending safety meetings as required
• Maintaining operation vehicles, tools, equipment, and machinery
• Taking completion photos for proof of performance

Requirements

• Good communication skills and ability to speak and read English fluently
• Willingness to work and get along well with others
• Basic computer skills, including Internet navigation and Microsoft Word & Excel
• Ability to comply with Lamar safety standards
• Ability to work from ladders and carry tools to the worksite
• Working knowledge of electrical skills and techniques
• Working knowledge of fabrication skills and techniques
• Skill in reading technical documents, such as blueprints and diagrams
• General knowledge of Lamar, DOT, and OSHA safety regulations
• Ability to safely use construction equipment for outdoor structures
• Ability to climb and work at heights above ground safely
• Ability to document installations through photographs and written logs
• Skill in practical applications of mathematics for construction and operations tasks
• Skill in setting priorities that reflect job responsibilities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Valid driver’s license (required)
• Ability to complete OSHA 10-hour Construction course (required)
• Preferred certifications: CDL/Non-CDL, Crane, Signal, Rigging, or LDD
• Previous experience working at heights up to 200 ft. above ground (preferred)

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Outdoor work environment with exposure to adverse weather conditions
• Ability to climb to heights up to 200 ft.
• Heavy lifting (up to 100 pounds)
• Extensive bending, pushing, reaching, and stooping
• Standing, walking, driving, and climbing for most of the workday
• Sitting less than 50% of the time
• Nights spent away from home traveling are less than 10%
• On-call shifts may be required

Pay

An hourly range of $19 - $21, dependent on relevant experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Monday - Thursday, 6:00 am - 4:30 pm.

Benefits

• 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure
• 12 paid company holidays, including President's Day and Juneteenth
• A comprehensive 6-week training program
• Career advancement opportunities
• Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs
• Multiple medical plan options and health savings account
• Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident coverage
• Short & long-term disability and paid parental leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Up to $1,200 value in employer-paid HSA contributions and cash rewards for wellness program engagement
• A people-first culture that invests in connection, community involvement, and transparency around employee feedback

Upon submitting your application, you will be asked to complete an 8-15 minute personality assessment. This assessment compares your professional soft skills to those required for success in this role. Not completing this assessment could result in disqualification.

Candidates with a disability in need of an accommodation should email recruiting@lamar.com.