Construction - Billboard Installer
Our Lamar office in Rapid City, South Dakota is hiring an Operations crew member to install and maintain billboards, including advertisements, structural upkeep, and cosmetic maintenance. This 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 the structures that keep communities informed. Join a team that values safety, teamwork, and adventure—every 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
- Install and maintain billboards, including removing and hanging flexes/vinyls, cutting and preparing materials, and installing copy on Tri-Visions
- Maintain structures through repairs such as tightening bolts, painting steel, repairing trim, changing light bulbs, and assembling structures
- Build and install extensions, cut brush/weeds, conduct storm damage repairs, and perform minor electrical repairs
- Sweep and clean workshop areas, use power/manual tools, and adhere to all safety regulations
- Attend safety meetings, maintain operation vehicles, tools, equipment, and machinery
- Take completion photos for proof of performance
Requirements
- Good communication skills and ability to speak/read English fluently
- Willingness to work and collaborate well with others
- Basic computer skills (Internet navigation, Microsoft Word & Excel)
- Ability to comply with Lamar safety standards and work from ladders
- Working knowledge of electrical and fabrication skills/techniques
- Skill in reading technical documents (blueprints, 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 safely (up to 200 ft.)
- Skill in documenting installations via photographs and written logs
- Practical application of mathematics for construction/operations tasks
- Skill in setting priorities based on 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. (preferred)
Benefits
- Monday - Thursday, 6:00 am - 4:30 pm work schedule
- Hourly pay range: $19 - $21 (dependent on experience/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 and 401k with company match
- Up to $1,200 in employer-paid HSA contributions and wellness cash rewards
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Primarily outdoor work in adverse weather conditions
- Ability to climb heights up to 200 ft.
- Heavy lifting (up to 100 pounds), bending, pushing, reaching, and standing
- Sitting less than 50% of the time; stooping, talking, turning, walking, driving, and climbing
- Nights spent away from home traveling: less than 10%
- On-call shifts may be required
About Lamar
Founded in 1902, Lamar Advertising Company is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in the world, with over 360,000 displays across the U.S. and Canada. We provide ad space through billboards, interstate logos, handpainted murals, transportation, and airports, including the largest network of digital billboards in the U.S.
We operate with honesty, integrity, and transparency, fostering a people-first culture that invests in connection, community involvement, and employee feedback. Each office maintains its own family atmosphere while contributing to a sustainable, environmentally friendly business.
Note: Lamar does not sponsor work visas. Only candidates with U.S. work authorization not requiring sponsorship will be considered.