Construction - Billboard Installer

About the role

Our Lamar office in Richmond, Virginia, is now hiring a new Operations crew member to help us bring outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Richmond, VA, and surrounding areas. This job is action-packed, and we provide all the training and equipment to start your career in the outdoor advertising industry.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain billboards, including the installation of advertisements, maintenance of structures, and the upkeep of billboard cosmetics.
• Work as part of an installation crew.

Requirements

• Good communication skills. 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 to carry a ladder and/or other tools to the worksite from vehicle.
• Working knowledge of electrical skills and techniques.
• Working knowledge of fabrication skills and techniques.
• General knowledge of Lamar, Department of Transportation (DOT), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety regulations.
• Skill in the practical applications of mathematics, in relation to construction and operations tasks.
• Ability to safely use construction equipment, in regards to the construction and maintenance of outdoor structures.
• Ability to climb heights and work at heights above ground safely.
• Ability to document installations, through photographs and written logs.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A valid driver’s license is 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.

Skills

• Ability to set priorities.

Benefits

• Monday-Friday 6a-2:30p work schedule.
• An hourly range of $20 - 22 / hour, dependent on relevant experience and qualifications.
• 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure.
• 12 paid company holidays, including President's Day and Juneteenth.
• A 6-week comprehensive training program.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potential.
• 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.

Pay

• An hourly range of $20 - 22 / hour, dependent on relevant experience and qualifications.

Schedule

• A Monday-Friday 6a-2:30p work schedule.

Company Information

• Lamar Advertising Company is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in the world.
• We provide ad space through: Billboards, Interstate logos, Handpainted murals, Transportation and airports, The largest network of digital billboards in the United States.
• We live by the Golden Rule, and we operate with honesty and integrity in every aspect of our business.
• We are open with our employees, transparent with our customers, and loyal to the communities in which we serve.

What we are looking for in YOU:

• Good communication skills.
• 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 to carry a ladder and/or other tools to the worksite from vehicle.
• Working knowledge of electrical skills and techniques.
• Working knowledge of fabrication skills and techniques.
• General knowledge of Lamar, Department of Transportation (DOT), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety regulations.
• Skill in the practical applications of mathematics, in relation to construction and operations tasks.
• Ability to safely use construction equipment, in regards to the construction and maintenance of outdoor structures.
• Ability to climb heights and work at heights above ground safely.
• Ability to document installations, through photographs and written logs.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The primary work environment for this position is outdoors, requiring the ability to work in adverse weather conditions and climb to heights up to 200 ft.
• The physical demands for this position include heavy lifting (up to 100 pounds), extensive bending, pushing, reaching, seeing (with a 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.

Contact Information

• Please note: Upon submitting your application, you will be asked to complete an 8-15 minute personality assessment. This assessment compares your professional soft skills to the skills required for success in this role. Please answer honestly; this is not a test!
• Not completing this assessment could result in disqualification from consideration for this position.
• Candidates with a disability in need of an accommodation to fulfill our application requirements should email recruiting@lamar.com.

Additional Resources

• Learn more about our Great Place to Work certification.
• See our operations crew in action over on YouTube.
• Check reviews and company updates on our Glassdoor page.
• Learn more about our Great Place to Work certification.

Application Process

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Employment Eligibility Verification

• Lamar Advertising does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a work visa. Only candidates with U.S. work authorization not requiring sponsorship will be considered for employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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