Construction - Billboard Installer

About the role

Our Lamar office in Arlington, Texas is now hiring a new Operations crew member to help us bring outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Arlington, TX 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. The purpose of this position is to install and maintain billboards, including the installation of advertisements, maintenance of structures, and the upkeep of billboard cosmetics.

Responsibilities

This position most often works as part of an installation crew. A day in the life includes: installing and maintaining all billboards, removing and hanging flexes and vinyls, cutting and preparing flexes and vinyls for installation, maintaining structures, and repairing trim and various parts of the sign face and structure. Other responsibilities include building and installing extensions, cutting brush/weeds, conducting storm damage repairs, minor electrical repairs, and sweeping/cleaning workshop area.

• Installing and maintaining all Billboards
• Remove and hang flexes, remove and hang vinyl’s, cut and prepare flexes and vinyl’s for installation, cut, prepare and install copy on Tri-Visions
• Maintain structures-repairs include but not limited to: tightening bolts, painting steel structures, repairing trim and various parts of the sign face and structure, change light bulbs as needed, paint structures, assemble structures and faces when required
• Building and installing extensions, cutting brush/weeds, conduct storm damage repairs, minor electrical repairs, and sweeping/cleaning workshop area
• Use power/manual tools, must adhere to all safety regulations
• Attend safety meetings as required
• Maintain operation vehicles; maintain tools, equipment and machinery
• Responsible for taking completion photos for proof of performance

Requirements

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.

• Good communication skills
• Ability to speak and read English fluently
• Must be willing 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
• Skill in reading technical documents, such as blueprints and diagrams
• General knowledge of Lamar, Department of Transportation (DOT), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety regulations
• 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
• Skill in the practical applications of mathematics, in relation to construction and operations tasks
• Skill in setting priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities

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. Or some equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits

What you can expect from us: A Monday - Friday 6:30am - 5:00pm work schedule, an hourly range of $20 - $22/ hour, dependent on relevant experience and certifications, 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure, 12 paid company holidays, including President's Day and Juneteenth, a comprehensive 6-week 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, and a people-first culture that invests in connection, community involvement, and transparency around employee feedback.

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 is dedicated to helping both local businesses and national brands reach broad audiences every day. We provide ad space through billboards, interstate logos, handpainted murals, transportation and airports, and 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.