Operations Manager

LAMAR ADV OF SPRINGFIELD
Lamar Outdoor of Springfield
6926 West Carnahan Drive
SPRINGFIELD, MO , USA

Do you have what it takes to lead a fast‑paced operations & construction team? Our Lamar office in Springfield, Missouri is now hiring a new management team member to help us bring outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Springfield, MO and the surrounding areas. If you’re great at planning schedules and multi‑tasking and enjoy spending some time outside, we have a great opportunity for a self‑motivated leader!

The purpose of the operation manager is to manage and educate the operations crew, maintain safe structures, equipment, and shop, and serve as a first‑line manager in the operations department.

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.
See our operations crew in action over on You Tube.

• A competitive base salary + bonus opportunities
• 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure
• 12 paid company holidays, including President's Day and Juneteenth
• 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

• Working knowledge of personal computers, including Microsoft Office suite to prepare business correspondence and spreadsheets
• Skill in setting priorities that accurately reflect the importance of job responsibilities
• Skill in establishing rapport, encouraging individuals on a professional basis, and listening perceptively
• Skill in mediating between parties and groups
• Skill in working as part of a team, collaborating with employees, and maintaining good working relationships
• Skill in managing, including organizing objectives, delegating responsibility, training, evaluating subordinate effectiveness, and administering necessary discipline
• Detailed knowledge of building and dismantling structures, installing and uninstalling advertisements, electrical upkeep, and vegetation maintenance as it pertains to the billboards
• Detailed knowledge of Lamar, OSHA, DOT, federal and state safety regulations
• Ability to understand and operate within a set budget
• Detailed knowledge of the inventory/market and obstacles of each structure in the market
• Ability to drive safely in a company vehicle

• A high school diploma is required
• A valid driver’s license is required
• Generally falls into this location size, but not limited to: up to 12 million in revenue
• 2 years of operations experience in the outdoor advertising industry or equivalent experience in a safety‑related position is required
• 1 year of supervisory experience preferred
• Must have recommendation from Area Field Manager, Territory Manager, or Regional Manager
• Preferred certifications: CDL, Crane, Signal, and Rigging
• A one‑year certificate or training from a college or technical school in welding, construction, electrical, or related field is preferred
• An OSHA safety certification is preferred
• Other equivalent combination of education & experience

Please note:
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.

Candidates with a disability in need of an accommodation to fulfill our application requirements should email

• Responsible for managing the safety program, including hosting monthly safety meetings, ensuring the crew wears correct safety clothing and equipment,…