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. Join our Lamar office in Kingsport, Tennessee as an Operations crew member and help bring outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in the Tri Cities market.

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. 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 structures that keep communities informed.

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

• 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 as required
• Maintain operation vehicles, tools, equipment, and machinery
• Take completion photos for proof of performance of installations

A Day in the Life

As an Installer, you’ll work alongside the Operations team to install and maintain billboards while prioritizing safety. Installation involves handling large vinyl advertisements and ensuring proper assembly on billboard structures (the tallest is around 200 feet). Maintenance includes tightening bolts, painting steel structures, repairing trim and sign faces, changing light bulbs, and more. Comfort with heights and experience with power/manual tools is essential.

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 and fluency in English
• Ability to work well with others
• Basic computer skills (Internet navigation, Microsoft Word & Excel)
• Ability to work from ladders and carry tools to worksites
• Working knowledge of electrical and fabrication skills
• 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 documenting installations (photographs, written logs)
• Practical application of mathematics for construction 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. (preferred)
• Construction and/or billboard installation experience (a plus, but 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
• Less than 10% of nights spent away from home traveling
• On-call shifts may be required

Pay

Hourly range of $21 - $23, dependent on relevant experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm.

Benefits

• 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
• Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs
• 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 wellness program engagement
• People-first culture with a focus on connection, community involvement, and employee feedback transparency

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.

We operate with honesty and integrity, fostering a family atmosphere in each office while committing to sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices.