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. Our Lamar office in Asheville, North Carolina, is hiring a new Operations crew member to install and maintain billboards, including advertisements, structural upkeep, and cosmetic construction for brands in Asheville and surrounding areas.

About the role

This entry-level, full-time position works primarily alone and requires effective work schedule management. As part of Lamar’s billboard construction and operations crew, you’ll experience the city from heights while building and maintaining structures that keep communities informed. Join a team that values safety, teamwork, and adventure.

Lamar is a certified Great Place to Work, with 88% of employees in agreement, and has been named a “Best Company to Work For” by U.S. News & World Report.

Responsibilities

• Remove and hang flexes and vinyls from billboards
• Cut and prepare flexes and vinyls for installation
• Cut, prepare, and 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
• 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)
• Ability to work well with others
• 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 and 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
• Ability to climb and work at heights safely
• 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)
• 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)

Benefits

• Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM work schedule
• Hourly pay range: $21/hour
• 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
• Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs
• Multiple medical plan options and health savings account
• Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident coverage
• Short- and 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 investment in connection, community involvement, and employee feedback transparency

A Day in the Life

As an Installer, you’ll work alongside the Operations team to install and maintain billboards while prioritizing safety. Tasks include handling large vinyl advertisements, assembling them onto billboard structures (some up to 200 feet tall), and performing maintenance such as tightening bolts, painting steel structures, repairing trim, changing light bulbs, and more. You’ll use power/manual tools provided by Lamar.

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
• Climbing, talking, turning, and seeing (reading, color distinction, acuity, depth perception, peripheral vision)
• Nights spent away from home traveling: 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 airport displays, and the largest network of digital billboards in the U.S.

We operate with honesty and integrity, fostering a people-first culture that values connection, community involvement, and employee feedback. While Lamar is a large company, each office maintains its own family atmosphere, making employees feel connected both locally and nationally. We are committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices.