Construction Worker

Lamar Advertising Company•Pearl, MS

1d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

Do you enjoy seeing your hard work as a finished product? Do you like being outdoors? If so, we have a great opportunity for you! Our Interstate Logos office in Pearl, Mississippi is looking for a new Construction Worker to help us enhance the Interstate Logo Program in the state of Mississippi. We provide on-the-job training. We’re looking for a full-time Construction Worker to install and maintain our interstate logos signs - the ones that tell you when to exit for food, gas, etc. The purpose of the Construction Worker is to install and maintain ground-mounted signs along controlled and non-controlled access roadways. This is completed by receiving a schedule of jobs from the Operations Manager and driving to each location in a company-provided truck. (At this location, you'll often be traveling up to 4 nights a week. There will be times that you'll need to work 10 consecutive days in a row as well.) The Interstate Logos division of Lamar Advertising is the largest provider of contract logo signing and tourist-oriented directional signing (TODS) programs, partnering with State Transportation Agencies since 1988. Interstate Logos is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lamar Media Corp., which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lamar Advertising. Why Lamar? Lamar is a certified Great Place to Work, with 86% of employees in agreement. Lamar Advertising has also been named as a “Best Company to Work For” in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking.

Requirements

Familiar with the use and maintenance of construction power/manual tools, and basic construction equipment and machinery
Skill in using and maintaining construction power/manual tools and basic construction equipment, including chain saw and wood chipper, and how to use them in order to install, maintain, or remove interstate signs
Ability to lift at least 100 pounds in order to install, maintain, or remove interstate signs
Skill in writing brief sentences in order to complete reports on completed jobs
Skill in taking photographs to catalog completed jobs
Ability to work at ranging heights of 20-30 feet in the air
High School Education or equivalent
Driver’s license is required
Commercial driver’s license (CDL) required
Willingness and ability to earn a National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) certification upon hire

Responsibilities

Work with other Construction Workers on the installation and maintenance of ground-mounted signs along controlled and non-controlled access roadways
Installation and removal of additional signs attached to the ground-mounted signs, which requires construction work at various heights above ground level
Vegetation control related to the ground-mounted signs, including removal of trees, brush, weeds, etc.
Organization and cleaning of warehouse space and supply yard area

Benefits

A Monday - Friday, 8:00 am -5:00 pm work schedule
An hourly rate of $22
120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure
12 paid company holidays, including President's Day and Juneteenth
A comprehensive 30-day 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
Up to $1,200 value in employer-paid HSA contributions and cash rewards for engaging in our wellness program
A people-first culture that invests in connection, community involvement, and transparency around employee feedback