Construction - Billboard Installer

Construction - Billboard Installer

Would you like to see a different part of your city every day from a bird's-eye view? This job is action-packed, and we provide all the training and equipment to start your full-time career. Our Lamar office in Ottawa, Ohio is now hiring a new Operations crew member to help us bring outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Ottawa, OH and the surrounding areas.

The purpose of this entry-level, full-time position is to install and maintain billboards, including the installation of advertisements, maintenance of structures, and the construction upkeep of billboard cosmetics. This position most often works alone and must be able to manage work schedules effectively.

Why Lamar? Want a career that takes you above the everyday? As part of Lamar's billboard construction and operations crew, you'll experience the city from a bird's-eye view while building and maintaining the structures that keep communities informed. Join a team that values safety, teamwork, and adventure—every single day.

A Day in the Life:
As an Installer, you can expect to work alongside the Operations team to install and maintain billboards while prioritizing the safety of yourself and others. Installation most often includes handling a large advertisement printed on vinyl and ensuring it is properly assembled to the billboard structure. The tallest billboard structure in the company is around 200 feet, so comfort with heights is a must.

Maintenance of our billboards includes construction work such as tightening bolts, painting steel structures, repairing trim and various parts of a billboard sign face and structure, changing light bulbs, and more.

What we're looking for in YOU:
Ability to work alone and manage your work schedule effectively. Willingness to work at heights up to 100 feet above the ground. Strong communication skills. 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 & Excel. 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. 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.

Education and Experience Requirements:

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. A valid driver's license is required. Ability to complete OSHA 10-hour Construction course required. CDL and Non-CDL licenses are a plus, but not required! Previous experience working at heights up to 200 ft. above ground preferred. Construction and/or billboard installation experience is a plus, but not required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
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.

Who we are:

Founded in 1902, Lamar Advertising Company is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in the world. With over 360,000 displays across the United States and Canada, Lamar is dedicated to helping both local businesses and national brands reach broad audiences every day. We provide ad space through:
Billboards Interstate logos Hand painted murals Transportation and airports The largest network of digital billboards in the United States We live by the Golden Rule, and we operate with honesty and integrity in every aspect of our business. We are open with our employees, transparent with our customers, and loyal to the communities in which we serve. While Lamar is a large company, each office has its own culture and family atmosphere, making employees feel connected both locally and nationally.

We are committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices and use a number of innovative strategies to reduce our environmental impact.