Construction - Billboard Installer

About the role

Join our Lamar office in Collinsville, Missouri as an Operations crew member and help bring outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Hannibal/Collinsville, MO and surrounding areas. This action-packed role involves installing and maintaining billboards, including advertisement installation, structural maintenance, and cosmetic upkeep. You’ll work as part of an installation crew, gaining a bird’s-eye view of the city while building and maintaining structures that keep communities informed.

Lamar provides all training and equipment to start your career in the outdoor advertising industry. We are a certified Great Place to Work, with 88% of employees in agreement, and have been named a “Best Company to Work For” by U.S. News & World Report.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain billboards, including removing and hanging flexes/vinyls, cutting and preparing materials, and installing copy on Tri-Visions
• Maintain billboard structures: tighten bolts, paint steel structures, repair trim and sign faces, change light bulbs, and assemble structures as needed
• Build and install extensions, cut brush/weeds, conduct storm damage repairs, and perform minor electrical repairs
• Sweep and clean workshop areas, use power/manual tools, and adhere 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 fluency in English (speaking and reading)
• Ability to work well with others and comply with Lamar safety standards
• 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 skills, fabrication techniques, and reading technical documents (e.g., blueprints, diagrams)
• General knowledge of Lamar, DOT, and OSHA safety regulations
• Ability to safely use construction equipment for outdoor structure maintenance
• Ability to climb and work at heights safely (up to 200 ft. above ground)
• Skill in documenting installations via photographs and written logs
• Practical application of mathematics for construction and operations 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)
• Preferred certifications (depending on location): CDL/Non-CDL, Crane, Signal, Rigging, or LDD
• Previous experience working at heights up to 200 ft. (preferred)
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Benefits

• Monday–Thursday, 7:00 am–5:30 pm work schedule
• Hourly rate of $23/hour
• 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 and ongoing professional development
• Multiple medical plan options and health savings account (HSA)
• Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident coverage
• Short- and long-term disability and paid parental leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan and 401k with company match
• Up to $1,200 in employer-paid HSA contributions and wellness program cash rewards
• People-first culture with a focus on connection, community involvement, and employee feedback

Pay

$23 per hour

Schedule

Monday–Thursday, 7:00 am–5:30 pm

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, driving, and climbing regularly
• Less than 10% of nights spent away from home traveling
• On-call shifts may be required
• Requires focus on reading, color distinction, acuity, depth perception, and peripheral vision

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 U.S. 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, integrity, and transparency, 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 locally and nationally. We are committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices.