Billboard Construction Crew Member

Lamar Advertising Company; Minnesota; On-site; USD 68,164,000 - 87,478,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A Monday - Friday schedule

Hourly pay $23.75–$30.56

120 hours PTO

12 paid company holidays

6-week training program

Career advancement opportunities

Medical plans options

Job summary

Lamar Advertising Company in Duluth, MN is hiring a full-time Operations crew member to maintain billboards, operate construction and vegetation equipment, and support outdoor campaigns across Duluth and surrounding areas. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and hands-on maintenance with a 6-week training program, PTO, holidays, and benefits.

High school diploma, a valid license, OSHA 10, and willingness to learn are required.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or Equivalent.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• OSHA 10‑hour Construction course required.
• Preferred certifications: CDL/Non‑CDL, Crane, Signal, or Rigging.
• Previous experience working at heights up to 200 ft. above ground preferred.
• Or some equivalent combination of education & experience.

Responsibilities

• Erect and dismantle billboard structures.
• Responsible for structure and vegetation maintenance, including painting, repairing walkways and trim, trimming trees, and cutting grass.
• Responsible for pre and post trip preparations, including folding and loading billboard vinyl, completing trip documentations, and documenting vehicle and equipment maintenance.
• Ensure the shop and materials yard is clean and organized and old billboard vinyls are stored for recycling.
• Responsible for basic electrical maintenance, such as replacing light bulbs and fuses.
• Attend construction and installation safety meetings as required and adhere to all safety regulations.
• Responsible for taking completion photos for proof of performance.

Skills

Safety regulations knowledge

Operate construction equipment

Operate vegetation equipment

Electrical procedures knowledge

Documentation of installations

Welding & torching

Smartphone task proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver’s license

OSHA 10-hour Construction

CDL/Non-CDL, Crane, Signal, or Rigging (preferred)

Experience at heights up to 200 ft (preferred)

Tools

Construction equipment

Vegetation equipment

Electrical testing procedures

Welding equipment

Job description

Description

Did you know that all the billboards you see along the highway are built like a small erector set - connecting A to B to C and so on? Our Billboard Construction Crew Members construct and maintain our billboard inventory, and that could be you if you like working outdoors. Our Lamar office in Duluth, Minnesota is now hiring a full-time Operations crew member to help us bring outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Duluth, MN and the surrounding areas.

The purpose of this position is to maintain billboards, perform vegetation and structure maintenance, and erect and dismantle structures.

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. See our operations crew in action over on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvGPoM3gILw) .

Lamar is a certified Great Place to Work, with 88% of employees in agreement. Lamar Advertising has also been named as a "Best Company to Work For" in U.S. News & World Report's annual ranking.

Learn more about us on our official YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@TheLamarChannel) .

Check reviews and company updates on our Glassdoor page (https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Lamar-Advertising-EI\_IE5998.11,28.htm)

Learn more about our Great Place to Work certification. (https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/1000144)

What you can expect from us:

• A Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm work schedule
• An hourly range of $23.75 - $30.56/ 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 comprehensive6-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
• Contracted with Painters Local Union 106
• Up to $1,200 value in employer-paid HSA contributions and cash rewards for engaging in our wellness program
• A people‑first culture that invests in connection, community involvement, and transparency around employee feedback

What we're looking for in YOU:

• General knowledge of Lamar, Department of Transportation (DOT), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety regulations.
• Ability to safely use construction and vegetation equipment, in regards to the construction and maintenance of outdoor structures.
• Ability to safely use vegetation equipment, in regards to the maintenance of structures and Lamar building.
• General knowledge of electrical procedures and techniques.
• Ability to document installations, through photographs and written logs
• Ability to learn to safely use welding & torching equipment
• Must be willing and able to learn how to use a smart phone for various job tasks

Education and experience:

• A high school diploma or Equivalent
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Ability to complete OSHA 10‑hour Construction course required
• Preferred certifications: CDL/Non‑CDL, Crane, Signal, or Rigging
• Previous experience working at heights up to 200 ft. above ground preferred
• Or some equivalent combination of education & experience

Candidates with a disability in need of an accommodation to fulfill our application requirements should email [e-mail] .

A day in the life:

• Erect and dismantle billboard structures.
• Responsible for structure and vegetation maintenance, including painting, repairing walkways and trim, trimming trees, and cutting grass.
• Responsible for pre and post trip preparations, including folding and loading billboard vinyl, completing trip documentations, and documenting vehicle and equipment maintenance.
• Ensure the shop and materials yard is clean and organized and old billboard vinyls are stored for recycling.
• Responsible for basic electrical maintenance, such as replacing light bulbs and fuses.
• Attend construction and installation safety meetings as required and adhere to all safety regulations
• Responsible for taking completion photos for proof of performance

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 at heights up to 200 ft.
• The physical demands for this position are moderate to heavy lifting, pushing, reaching, seeing (reading, color distinction, acuity, depth percept