Construction - Billboard Installer

Lamar Advertising Company•Hattiesburg, MS

5h•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Billboard Installer installs and maintains billboards and related outdoor advertising structures, including installing advertisements, maintaining structures, and keeping billboard cosmetics in good condition. The position most often works as part of an installation crew serving Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and surrounding areas. Lamar provides training and equipment for the role. Work is primarily outdoors and includes climbing and working at heights up to 200 feet, potentially in adverse weather. Nights away from home for travel are less than 10%, and on-call shifts may be required. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The role pays $17 to $17.68 per hour, depending on relevant experience and qualifications.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to complete the OSHA 10-hour Construction course.
Good communication skills and fluency in speaking and reading English.
Ability to work and get along well with others.
Basic computer skills, including Internet navigation and Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to comply with Lamar safety standards.
Ability to work from ladders and carry a ladder and/or other tools from a vehicle to a 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 safely use construction equipment for construction and maintenance of outdoor structures.
Ability to climb and safely work at heights above ground.
Skill in applying mathematics to construction and operations tasks.
Ability to set priorities that reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including lifting up to 100 pounds and working outdoors in adverse weather.

Nice To Haves

Preferred certifications, depending on location need: CDL/Non-CDL, Crane, Signal, Rigging, or LDD.
Previous experience working at heights up to 200 feet above ground.
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Install and maintain billboards and their advertisements.
Remove and hang flexes and vinyls; cut and prepare them for installation; and cut, prepare, and install copy on Tri-Visions.
Maintain billboard structures, including tightening bolts, painting steel structures, repairing trim and sign-face or structural parts, changing light bulbs, and assembling structures and faces as needed.
Build and install extensions; cut brush and weeds; conduct storm-damage repairs and minor electrical repairs; and clean the workshop area.
Use power and manual tools while following safety regulations.
Attend safety meetings as required.
Maintain operation vehicles, tools, equipment, and machinery.
Document completed installations with photographs and written logs as applicable.

Benefits

120 hours of paid time off (PTO), increasing with tenure.
12 paid company holidays, including Presidents' Day and Juneteenth.
Comprehensive 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.
People-first culture that invests in connection, community involvement, and transparency around employee feedback.