Construction - Billboard Installer

Our Lamar office in Bridgeport, WV is hiring a new Operations crew member to install and maintain billboards, including advertisement installation, structural maintenance, and cosmetic upkeep. This role typically 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 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
• Remove and hang flexes and vinyls; cut and prepare them for installation
• Cut, prepare, and install copy on Tri-Visions
• Maintain structures, including 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 and conduct storm damage repairs
• Perform minor electrical repairs
• Sweep and clean workshop area
• Use power/manual tools while adhering 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; ability to speak and read English fluently
• Ability to work 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 and fabrication skills and techniques
• Skill in reading technical documents, such as blueprints and diagrams
• General knowledge of Lamar, Department of Transportation (DOT), and OSHA safety regulations
• Ability to safely use construction equipment for outdoor structure construction and maintenance
• Ability to climb and work safely at heights above ground
• 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)

Benefits

• Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM work schedule
• Hourly pay range: $15 - $18/hour, dependent on 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 (may include overnight travel for OSHA 10 training)
• 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
• 401k plan with company match
• Up to $1,200 value in employer-paid HSA contributions and cash rewards for wellness program participation
• People-first culture focused on connection, community involvement, and employee feedback

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Primarily outdoor work environment; ability to work in adverse weather conditions and climb to heights up to 200 ft.
• Heavy lifting (up to 100 pounds), extensive bending, pushing, reaching, and seeing (reading, color distinction, acuity, depth perception, peripheral vision)
• Sitting less than 50% of the time; standing, stooping, talking, turning, walking, driving, and climbing
• Nights spent away from home for travel: less than 10%
• On-call shifts may be required

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. We provide ad space through billboards, interstate logos, handpainted murals, transportation and airports, and the largest network of digital billboards in the U.S.

Upon submitting your application, you will be asked to complete an 8-15 minute personality assessment to evaluate professional soft skills. Candidates with a disability in need of accommodation should email recruiting@lamar.com.