Construction - Billboard Installer
About the role
Our Lamar office in Collinsville, Missouri is now hiring a new Operations crew member to help us bring outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Hannibal/Collinsville, MO and surrounding areas. This position offers a unique opportunity to work from a bird’s-eye view while building and maintaining structures that keep communities informed.
Responsibilities
- Install and maintain billboards, including the installation of advertisements, maintenance of structures, and the upkeep of billboard cosmetics.
- Work as part of an installation crew.
- Perform tasks such as removing and hanging flexes, vinyls, cutting and preparing materials for installation, 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.
- Maintain operation vehicles, tools, and equipment.
- Take completion photos for proof of performance.
Requirements
- Good communication skills, including the ability to speak and read 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 to carry a ladder and/or other tools to the worksite from a vehicle.
- Working knowledge of electrical and fabrication skills and techniques.
- General knowledge of Lamar, DOT, and 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.
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
- Communication skills
- Computer skills (Internet navigation, Microsoft Word & Excel)
- Basic math skills
- Construction and fabrication skills
- OSHA safety standards
- Heavy lifting (up to 100 pounds)
- Physical endurance and strength
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving skills
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 engaging in our wellness program.
Pay
$23 / hour
Schedule
Monday-Thursday, 7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Company Information
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 provides ad space through billboards, interstate logos, hand-painted murals, transportation and airports, and the largest network of digital billboards in the United States. Lamar is committed to sustainability and uses innovative strategies to reduce its environmental impact. Lamar is an equal opportunity employer, including individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, and any other state or federally protected characteristic.