Construction - Billboard Installer

Lamar Advertising•Sioux Falls, SD

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Lamar Advertising is hiring an entry-level, full-time Billboard Installer for its Sioux Falls, South Dakota office. The role installs and maintains billboards and related structures, including installing advertisements, maintaining structures, and keeping billboard cosmetics in good condition. Installers work alongside the Operations team, but most often work alone and are responsible for managing their schedules effectively. Work prioritizes the safety of the installer and others and includes handling large vinyl advertisements, construction maintenance, and minor repairs. The position may involve working at heights of up to 200 feet, outdoor work in adverse weather, occasional travel with overnight stays of less than 10% of the time, and possible on-call shifts. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The hourly pay range is $20–$23, depending on relevant experience and qualifications. Lamar provides a six-week training program, equipment, and opportunities for career advancement and professional development.

Requirements

Ability to work alone and manage a work schedule effectively.
Willingness and ability to work safely at heights, including on ladders and at heights up to 100 feet above ground.
Strong communication skills and fluency in spoken and written English.
Ability to work and get along well with others.
Basic computer skills, including Internet navigation and Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to carry a ladder and/or other tools from a vehicle to the worksite.
Working knowledge of electrical skills and techniques.
Working knowledge of fabrication skills and techniques.
Ability to read technical documents such as blueprints and diagrams.
General knowledge of Lamar, Department of Transportation (DOT), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety regulations.
Ability to use construction equipment safely.
Ability to document installations through photographs and written logs.
Practical mathematics skills related to construction and operations tasks.
Ability to set priorities that accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to complete the OSHA 10-hour Construction course.

Nice To Haves

CDL or non-CDL license.
Previous experience working at heights up to 200 feet above ground.
Construction and/or billboard installation experience.

Responsibilities

Remove and hang flexes and vinyls on billboards, and cut and prepare them for installation.
Cut, prepare, and install copies on Tri-Visions.
Build and install billboard extensions.
Cut brush and weeds, conduct storm-damage repairs and minor electrical repairs, and maintain a clean workshop.
Use power and manual tools while following safety regulations.
Attend installer and construction safety meetings as required.
Maintain operation vehicles, construction tools, equipment, and machinery.
Take completion photographs and document installations through photographs and written logs.
Install and maintain billboard advertisements and structures, including tightening bolts, painting steel structures, repairing trim and sign-face components, and changing light bulbs.

Benefits

120 hours of paid time off (PTO), increasing with tenure.
12 paid company holidays, including President's Day and Juneteenth.
Six-week training program.
Career advancement opportunities.
Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs.
Multiple medical plan options and a health savings account.
Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident coverage.
Short- and long-term disability coverage and paid parental leave.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
401(k) plan with company match.
Up to $1,200 in employer-paid HSA contributions and cash rewards for participating in the wellness program.