Construction - Billboard Installer

Our Lamar office in Montgomery, Alabama is hiring a new Operations crew member to help bring outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Montgomery, AL, and surrounding areas. This action-packed role involves installing and maintaining billboards, including advertisement installation, structural maintenance, and cosmetic upkeep. You’ll typically work as part of an installation crew, with all training and equipment provided.

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 single day.

Lamar is a certified Great Place to Work, with 88% of employees in agreement. We’ve also 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 and vinyls, cutting and preparing materials, and installing copy on Tri-Visions
• Maintain structures through repairs such as tightening bolts, painting steel structures, repairing trim and sign faces, changing light bulbs, and assembling structures and faces
• 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 as required
• Maintain operation vehicles, tools, equipment, and machinery
• Take 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 while performing work
• Ability to work from ladders and carry tools to the worksite from vehicle
• Working knowledge of electrical skills and fabrication techniques
• Skill in reading technical documents, such as blueprints and diagrams
• General knowledge of Lamar, Department of Transportation (DOT), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety regulations
• Ability to safely use construction equipment for outdoor structure construction and maintenance
• Ability to climb heights and work safely above ground
• Skill in documenting installations through photographs and written logs
• Skill in practical applications of mathematics for construction and operations tasks
• Skill in setting priorities that reflect the relative importance of 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 (depending on location need): 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

• Primary work environment is outdoors, requiring ability to work in adverse weather conditions and climb to heights up to 200 ft.
• Physical demands include heavy lifting (up to 100 pounds), extensive bending, pushing, reaching, and seeing (with focus on reading, color distinction, acuity, depth perception, and peripheral vision)
• Sitting less than 50% of the time; standing, stooping, talking, turning, walking, driving, and climbing
• Nights spent away from home traveling are less than 10%
• On-call shifts may be required

Pay

An hourly range of $22 - $24, dependent on relevant experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM.

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 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 engaging in our wellness program
• 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 comparing your professional soft skills to those required for success in this role. Candidates with a disability in need of an accommodation should email recruiting@lamar.com.