Sign Installer

AWP Safety•Kernersville, NC

About The Position

The Sign Installer transports and installs a variety of signs and other materials. The role reviews materials to ensure they meet project specifications, prepares items for mounting, and manages their placement and installation. The installer is expected to be detail-oriented and precise, understand different material types, and use appropriate construction and installation techniques. Most work is performed in the field, often outdoors and at construction sites.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license with no suspension or revocation.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability and willingness to connect with field-level customers and contacts.
Excellent verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
Adherence to and promotion of safe workplace practices.
Good knowledge of sign types, including vinyl, channel letters, electrical signs, and road signs.
Sound understanding of applicable installation methods, materials, and safety measures.
Ability to operate hand and power tools.
Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Typical workweek of 40 or more hours.
Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather, including heat, cold, humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.
Ability to work with occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving vehicles, and extreme conditions at construction sites; job sites may be loud.
Ability to lift or carry up to 50 pounds and, when needed, stand for long periods and perform strenuous physical labor, including lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying objects under adverse field conditions.

Responsibilities

Check that signs meet client specifications for spelling, font, size, and medium.
Safely load and transport signs, tools, and materials to installation locations.
Install signs in compliance with MUTCD requirements.
Prepare installation sites by removing old signs, preparing surfaces or structures, and securing electrical connections.
Measure, place, connect, and install materials effectively.
Mount and install signs and materials while following safety protocols.
Clear debris and materials from each site after installation.
Maintain and repair materials as needed.
Operate and maintain tools and equipment in accordance with safety protocols.
Communicate daily with the Project Management Team, Director of Operations, and Director of Sales Operations, including taking and emailing completion photos.
Complete required logs, vehicle inspections, work orders, and timecards daily.
Obtain and maintain required licenses in a timely manner.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay starting at $16, based on experience, with a guaranteed pay increase within the first year.
Potential advancement opportunities to Lead Protector, Field Supervisor, or Manager roles.
Paid on-the-job training, including ATSSA certification and defensive driving, with ongoing professional development.
Referral incentives and employee recognition.
Benefits eligibility begins on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment.
Three medical plan options and two dental plan options; vision coverage.
Legal and Identity Shield, accident, critical illness, short-term disability, and long-term disability benefits.
Company-paid $50,000 basic life insurance.
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
401(k).
Paid time off.
Overtime opportunities.