Construction - Billboard Installer

Would you like to see a different part of your city every day from a bird’s-eye view? This action-packed role provides all the training and equipment to start your full-time career. Our Lamar office in Tulsa, Oklahoma is hiring a new Operations crew member to install and maintain billboards, bringing outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Tulsa and the surrounding areas.

About the role

This entry-level, full-time position focuses on installing and maintaining billboards, including advertisement installation, structural maintenance, and cosmetic upkeep. The role typically works alone and requires effective work schedule management. Comfort with heights is essential, as the tallest billboard structure reaches approximately 200 feet.

Responsibilities

• Remove and hang flexes and vinyls from billboards
• Cut and prepare flexes, vinyls, and copies for installation
• Install copies on Tri-Visions
• Build and install billboard extensions
• Cut brush/weeds and conduct storm damage repairs
• Perform minor electrical repairs
• Maintain a clean workshop area
• Use power/manual tools while adhering to safety regulations
• Attend installer and construction safety meetings
• Maintain operation vehicles, tools, equipment, and machinery
• Take completion photos for proof of performance
• Document installations through photographs and written logs

Maintenance tasks

• Tighten bolts on steel structures
• Paint steel structures
• Repair trim and various parts of billboard sign faces
• Change light bulbs

Requirements

• Ability to work alone and manage your work schedule effectively
• Willingness to work at heights up to 100 feet above the ground
• Strong communication skills; fluency in English (speaking and reading)
• Ability to work well with others
• Basic computer skills (Internet navigation, Microsoft Word & Excel)
• Ability to work from ladders and carry tools to the worksite
• 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
• Ability to climb and work at heights safely
• Skill in practical applications 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)
• CDL and Non-CDL licenses (a plus, not required)
• Previous experience working at heights up to 200 ft. (preferred)
• Construction and/or billboard installation experience (a plus, not required)

Physical Demands and Work Environment

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

Benefits

• Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM work schedule
• Hourly pay range: $17 - $19 (dependent on experience and qualifications)
• 120 hours of paid time off (PTO), increasing with tenure
• 12 paid company holidays (including President’s Day and Juneteenth)
• Comprehensive 6-week training program
• Career advancement opportunities
• Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs
• 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 in employer-paid HSA contributions and cash rewards for wellness program participation

About Lamar

Founded in 1902, Lamar Advertising Company is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies globally, with over 360,000 displays across the United States and Canada. We provide ad space through billboards, interstate logos, handpainted murals, transportation and airport advertising, and the largest network of digital billboards in the U.S.

Lamar is a certified Great Place to Work, with 86% of employees in agreement, and has been named a “Best Company to Work For” by U.S. News & World Report. We operate with honesty, integrity, and transparency, fostering a people-first culture that values connection, community involvement, and employee feedback. While Lamar is a large company, each office maintains its own family atmosphere.

We are committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices. Learn more about Lamar’s green initiatives.