Construction - Billboard Installer

Would you like to see a different part of your city every day from a bird’s eye view? Our Lamar office in Austin, Texas is now hiring a new Operations crew member to help us bring outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Austin, TX 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.

• Installing and maintaining all billboards
• Remove and hang flexes, remove and hang vinyls, cut and prepare flexes and vinyls 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, changing light bulbs as needed, painting structures, assembling structures and faces when required.
• Building and installing extensions, cutting brush/weeds, conducting 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.

• 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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.
• 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.

• A Monday‑Friday 7:00am‑3:00pm work schedule.
• An hourly range of $18 - $22 / 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.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Wellness program incentives such as medical plan premium holidays and HSA contributions.

• The primary work environment for this position is outdoors, requiring the ability to work in adverse weather conditions and climb to heights up to 200 ft.
• The physical demands for this position include heavy lifting (up to 100 pounds), extensive bending, pushing, reaching, seeing (with a focus on reading, color distinction, acuity, depth perception, and peripheral vision), sitting less than 50% of the time, standing, stooping, talking, turning, walking, driving, and climbing.
• Nights spent away from home traveling are less than 10%.
• On‑call shifts may be required.

Upon submitting your application, you will be asked to complete an 8‑15 minute personality assessment. This assessment compares your professional soft skills to the skills required for success in this role. Please answer honestly; this is not a test! Not completing this assessment could result in disqualification from consideration for this position.

Lamar is an EEO/AA employer including Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans, and any other State or Federally protected characteristic.