Construction - Billboard Installer

Our Lamar office in Lenoir, North Carolina, is hiring a new Operations crew member to install and maintain billboards, including advertisements, structures, and cosmetics in Lenoir and surrounding areas. This action-packed role 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 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, and has 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: tighten bolts, paint steel structures, repair trim and sign faces, change light bulbs, assemble structures and faces
• Build and install extensions, cut brush/weeds, conduct storm damage repairs, and 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 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
• Ability to work from ladders and carry tools to the worksite
• Working knowledge of electrical skills and fabrication techniques
• 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 for outdoor structures
• Ability to climb and work at heights above ground safely
• 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 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 - Thursday, 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM work schedule
• Hourly pay range: $18 - $20, 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 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 engagement
• People-first culture focused on connection, community involvement, and transparency

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Outdoor work environment with exposure to 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, driving, and climbing regularly
• Nights spent away from home traveling are less than 10%
• On-call shifts may be required

About Lamar

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.

Lamar operates with honesty and integrity, fostering a people-first culture with a family atmosphere in each office. We are committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices.

Upon submitting your application, you will 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.