Construction - Billboard Installer
About the role
This entry-level, full-time position involves installing and maintaining billboards, including advertisement installation, structural maintenance, and cosmetic upkeep of billboard structures. The role typically works alone and requires effective management of work schedules. You’ll experience Knoxville and surrounding areas from a bird’s-eye view while building and maintaining structures that keep communities informed.
Responsibilities
- Remove and hang flexes and vinyls from billboards
- Cut and prepare flexes, vinyls, and copies for installation on Tri-Visions
- Build and install extensions on billboards
- 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 as required
- Maintain operation vehicles, tools, equipment, and machinery
- Take completion photos for proof of performance of installations
- Document installations through photographs and written logs
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)
- Basic computer skills, including Internet navigation and Microsoft Word & Excel
- Ability to work from ladders and carry tools to the worksite
- Working knowledge of electrical and fabrication skills
- 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
- Ability to climb and work at heights safely
- Skill in practical applications of mathematics for construction and 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, but not required)
- Previous experience working at heights up to 200 ft. above ground (preferred)
- Construction and/or billboard installation experience (a plus, but not required)
Benefits
- Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm work schedule
- Hourly pay range of $20 - $22, 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
- 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
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Primary work environment is outdoors, including 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
- Nights spent away from home traveling are less than 10%
- On-call shifts may be required
About the Company
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. Lamar provides ad space through billboards, interstate logos, handpainted murals, transportation and airport advertising, and the largest network of digital billboards in the U.S. The company operates with honesty and integrity, fostering a people-first culture that values connection, community involvement, and employee feedback. Each office maintains its own family atmosphere while contributing to national initiatives, including sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices.