Construction - Billboard Installer

About the role

Lamar Advertising Company is seeking a new Operations crew member to join our team in Rapid City, South Dakota. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors and wants to build and maintain billboards for brands in the region.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain billboards, including the installation of advertisements, maintenance of structures, and upkeep of billboard cosmetics.
• Work as part of an installation crew.
• Perform tasks such as removing and hanging flexes, vinyls, cutting and preparing materials, changing light bulbs, painting structures, assembling structures and faces, and conducting storm damage repairs.
• Build and install extensions, cut brush/weeds, and perform minor electrical repairs.
• Take completion photos for proof of performance.

Requirements

• Good communication skills, including speaking and reading English fluently.
• 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 carry a ladder and/or other tools to the worksite from a vehicle.
• Working knowledge of electrical and fabrication skills.
• General knowledge of Lamar, DOT, and OSHA safety regulations.
• Ability to safely use construction equipment.
• 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

• Practical applications of mathematics.
• Reading technical documents, such as blueprints and diagrams.
• Skill in setting priorities.

Benefits

• Monday - Thursday, 6:00 am - 4:30 pm work schedule.
• Hourly range of $19 - $21 / 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 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 engaging in our wellness program.
• A people-first culture that invests in connection, community involvement, and transparency around employee feedback.

Pay

• $19 - $21 / hour, dependent on relevant experience and qualifications.

Schedule

• Monday - Thursday, 6:00 am - 4:30 pm.

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.
• 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.
• Practical applications of mathematics, in relation to construction and operations tasks.
• Skill in setting priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities.

Education and experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Ability to complete OSHA 10-hour Construction course required.

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