Construction - Billboard Installer

Lamar Advertising•Knoxville, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Lamar Advertising Company is hiring an entry-level, full-time Billboard Installer for its Knoxville, Tennessee Operations crew. The role installs and maintains billboards and their advertising displays, structures, and cosmetics. Installers work alongside the Operations team but most often work alone, so they must manage their schedules effectively and prioritize safety. A typical installation involves handling and assembling large vinyl advertisements on billboard structures. The work also includes construction and maintenance tasks such as tightening bolts, painting steel, repairing trim and sign-face components, changing light bulbs, and performing minor electrical repairs. Billboard structures can reach approximately 200 feet, and the position requires comfort working at heights. The primary work environment is outdoors and may involve adverse weather. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; on-call shifts may be required, and overnight travel is less than 10%. Lamar provides the equipment and a comprehensive six-week training program.

Requirements

Ability to work alone and manage a work schedule effectively.
Willingness and ability to work safely at heights, including up to 100 feet above ground; the work environment may involve climbing structures up to 200 feet.
Strong communication skills and 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 and Excel.
Ability to work from ladders and 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 applicable to construction and operations tasks.
Ability to set priorities that reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities.
Valid driver's license required.
Ability to complete the OSHA 10-hour Construction course required.
Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions and meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting up to 100 pounds, bending, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, talking, turning, walking, driving, and climbing.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent 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.
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 and construction tools, equipment, and machinery.
Take completion photographs and document installations for proof of performance.
Install and maintain billboard advertisements and structures, including tightening bolts, painting steel, 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.
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.
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.
A people-first culture with investment in connection, community involvement, and transparency around employee feedback.