Construction - Billboard Installer

Lamar Advertising Company • Hammond, LA

224d • $17 - $19

About The Position

Our Lamar office in Hammond, LA, is now hiring a new Operations crew member to help us bring outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Hammond, Louisiana, and surrounding areas. This job is action-packed, and we provide all the training and equipment to start your career in the outdoor advertising industry. The purpose of this position is to install and maintain billboards, including the installation of advertisements, maintenance of structures, and the upkeep of billboard cosmetics. This position most often works as part of an installation crew.

Requirements

• Good communication skills
• Ability to speak and read English fluently
• Must be willing to work and get along well with others
• Basic computer skills including Internet navigation and Microsoft Word & Excel
• Ability to comply with Lamar safety standards while performing work
• Ability to work from ladders and to carry a ladder and/or other tools to the worksite from vehicle
• Working knowledge of electrical skills and techniques
• Working knowledge of fabrication skills and techniques
• Skill in reading 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, in regards to the construction and maintenance of outdoor structures
• Ability to climb heights and work at heights above ground safely
• Ability to document installations, through photographs and written logs
• Skill in the practical applications of mathematics, in relation to construction and operations tasks
• Skill in setting priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required
• A valid driver's license is required
• Ability to complete OSHA 10-hour Construction course required

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 ft. above ground preferred
• Or some equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Installing and maintaining all Billboards
• Remove and hang flexes, remove and hang vinyl's, cut and prepare flexes and vinyl's for installation, cut, prepare and install copy on Tri-Visions
• Maintain structures-repairs include but not limited to: tightening bolts, painting steel structures, repairing trim and various parts of the sign face and structure, change light bulbs as needed, paint structures, assemble structures and faces when required
• Building and installing extensions, cutting brush/weeds, conduct storm damage repairs, minor electrical repairs, and sweeping/cleaning workshop area
• Use power/manual tools, must adhere to all safety regulations
• Attend safety meetings as required
• Maintain operation vehicles; maintain tools, equipment and machinery
• Responsible for taking completion photos for proof of performance

Benefits

• A Monday - Friday 6:30 am - 3:00 pm work schedule
• An hourly range of $17.15 - $19 / hour dependent on relevant experience and qualifications
• 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure
• 12 paid company holidays, including President's day and Juneteenth
• A comprehensive 6 week training program
• Career advancement opportunities
• Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potential
• Multiple medical plan options and health savings account
• Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident coverage
• Short & long-term disability and paid parental leave
• Employee Stock purchase plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Wellness program incentives such as medical plan premium holidays and HSA contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED