Construction - Billboard Installer

About the role

Our Lamar office in Albuquerque, NM is now hiring a new Operations crew member to help bring outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Albuquerque, New Mexico and surrounding areas. This job is action-packed, and we provide all the training and equipment to start your career in the outdoor advertising industry.

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, removing and hanging vinyls, cutting and preparing flexes and vinyls for installation, cutting, preparing, and installing copy on Tri-Visions.
• Maintain structures - repairs include but not limited to: tightening bolts, painting steel structures, repairing trim and various parts of the sign face and structure, changing light bulbs as needed, painting structures, assembling structures and faces when required.
• Build and install extensions, cut and weed brush, conduct storm damage repairs, minor electrical repairs, and sweep/clean workshop area.
• Use power/manual tools, adhere to all safety regulations, attend safety meetings as required.
• Maintain operation vehicles; maintain tools, equipment and machinery.
• Take completion photos for proof of performance.

Requirements

• 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.
• Skill in the practical applications of mathematics, in relation to construction and operations tasks.
• 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.

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: CDL/Non-CDL, Crane, Signal, Rigging, or LDD.
• Previous experience working at heights up to 200 ft. above ground preferred.