Lead Sign Installer

About the Role

Signarama is hiring an experienced Lead Sign Installer for our multi‑location team. This hands‑on field leadership position involves leading commercial sign installation crews, taking ownership of the jobsite, and representing the company professionally at customer sites. The role is full‑time, year‑round.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial sign installation crews and take ownership of the jobsite.
• Install channel letters, illuminated cabinets, building signs, freestanding signs, electronic message centers, architectural signage, and other commercial signage.
• Operate cranes, bucket trucks, aerial lifts, trailers, and other installation equipment.
• Review jobs before leaving the shop to ensure crews have signs, hardware, tools, equipment, and information needed.
• Read drawings, take measurements, determine mounting methods, and safely rig and handle sign components.
• Troubleshoot installation challenges and make sound decisions in the field.
• Coordinate with project managers, customers, contractors, electricians, and other trades.
• Help train and develop less‑experienced installers.
• Maintain high standards for safety, workmanship, equipment care, and jobsite professionalism.

Requirements

• Clean driving record; CDL strongly preferred.
• Commercial sign installation experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience operating cranes, bucket trucks, aerial lifts, and similar equipment.
• Strong mechanical and construction aptitude.
• Experience with rigging and handling large or heavy components.
• Ability to read drawings, measurements, and installation specifications.
• Comfort working at heights and outdoors in Wisconsin conditions.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and good judgment.
• Ability to lead an installation crew effectively.
• Safety‑first mindset, dependability, organization, and professionalism.
• Candidates without a sign background but with relevant skilled‑trade experience (crane operation, rigging, billboards, steel erection, commercial construction, glazing, electrical signage, lighting, etc.) and a CDL may be considered.

Benefits

• Health insurance – company pays 80% of employee premium.
• Dental insurance – company pays 80% of employee premium.
• Vision insurance – company pays 80% of employee premium.
• Company‑paid life insurance.
• Company‑paid short‑term disability.
• Paid time off and 8 paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company match up to 3% after one year.
• Full‑time, year‑round employment with an established, growing company.
• Opportunity to play a key leadership role in the installation operation.

Pay

Compensation: $30.00 – $38.00 per hour.

Schedule

Full‑time, year‑round position.