Construction - Billboard Installer

Lamar Advertising Company•Ottawa, OH

4h•Onsite

About The Position

This entry-level, full-time position installs and maintains billboards, including installing advertisements, maintaining structures, and keeping billboard cosmetics in good condition. The position most often works alone and requires effective work-schedule management. The Installer works alongside the Operations team and prioritizes personal and team safety. Installation commonly involves handling large vinyl advertisements and assembling them correctly on billboard structures. The role includes maintenance and construction tasks such as tightening bolts, painting steel structures, repairing trim and sign-face components, and changing light bulbs. Billboard structures can reach about 200 feet, so comfort working at heights is necessary. The primary work environment is outdoors and may involve adverse weather. The position follows a Monday–Friday schedule of 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; on-call shifts may be required, and nights away from home for travel are less than 10%. Lamar provides equipment and a six-week training program. The role is based out of Lamar’s Lima, Ohio office and serves Lima and surrounding areas.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to complete the OSHA 10-hour Construction course.
Ability to work alone and manage a work schedule effectively.
Willingness to work at heights up to 100 feet above ground; ability to climb and work safely at heights above ground.
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 safely use construction equipment.
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.

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 billboard flexes and vinyls; 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 keep the workshop clean.
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 photos to document installation performance.
Install and maintain billboard advertisements, structures, and cosmetics.
Document installations through photographs and written logs.

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 engaging in the wellness program.
People-first culture focused on connection, community involvement, and transparency around employee feedback.