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 Victoria, Texas is now hiring a new Operations crew member to help us bring outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Victoria, TX and the surrounding areas.

The purpose of this entry-level, full-time position is to install and maintain billboards, including 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?

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What you can expect from us:

* A Monday - Thursday 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM work schedule

* An hourly range of $17 - $18 /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

* 401k plan with company match

* Wellness program incentives such as medical plan premium holidays and HSA contributions

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. As for power/manual tools: you bring the experience, we bring the equipment!

In this role you'll be expected to:

* Remove and hang flexes from billboards, remove and hang vinyls, cut and prepare flexes and vinyls for installation, cut, prepare and install copies on Tri-Visions

* Build and install extensions on billboards, cut brush/weeds, conduct storm damage repairs and minor electrical repairs, and maintain a clean workshop area

* Use power/manual tools while adhering to safety regulations

* Attend installer and construction safety meetings as required

* Maintain operation vehicles; maintain construction tools, equipment, and machinery

* Take completion photos for proof of performance of installations

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

* Skill in setting priorities that accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities

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 a plus, but not required

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.

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