Construction - Billboard Installer

Lamar Advertising Company•Knoxville, TN

5d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

This entry-level, full-time position installs and maintains billboards, including installing advertisements, maintaining structures, and performing upkeep on billboard cosmetics. The role typically works independently and requires effective schedule management. Installers work with the Operations team, handling large vinyl advertisements and making sure they are correctly assembled onto billboard structures. The role also involves construction maintenance, such as tightening bolts, painting steel structures, repairing trim and sign-face or structural components, and changing light bulbs. Comfort working at heights is essential; company billboard structures can reach approximately 200 feet. The primary work environment is outdoors, including adverse weather conditions. The position may involve on-call shifts, and overnight travel away from home is less than 10%. Lamar provides equipment and a six-week training program. The advertised schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Requirements

Ability to work alone and manage a work schedule effectively.
Willingness and ability to work safely at heights, including heights up to 100 feet; the role’s work environment may require climbing to heights up to 200 feet.
Strong communication skills and fluency in spoken and written English.
Willingness to work and get along well with others.
Basic computer skills, including Internet navigation and Microsoft Word and Excel.
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.
Ability to document installations through photographs and written logs.
Practical mathematics skills relevant to construction and operations tasks.
Ability to set priorities that accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities.
A valid driver’s license is required.
Ability to complete the OSHA 10-hour Construction course is required.
Ability to meet the physical demands, including lifting up to 100 pounds, bending, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, turning, walking, driving, and climbing; sitting is less than 50% of the time.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
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 from billboards; cut and prepare them for installation; and 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 area.
Use power and manual tools while following safety regulations.
Attend installer and construction safety meetings as required.
Maintain operation vehicles and construction tools, equipment, and machinery.
Take completion photos as proof of installation performance.
Install and maintain billboard advertisements and structures, including construction upkeep and repairs.

Benefits

120 hours of paid time off (PTO), increasing with tenure.
12 paid company holidays.
Comprehensive 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 participation in the wellness program.
People-first culture focused on connection, community involvement, and transparency around employee feedback.