Billboard Construction Crew Member

Lamar Advertising Company; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading outdoor advertising company as an Operations Crew Member. This full-time role involves maintaining billboards, performing vegetation upkeep, and ensuring safety standards are met. If you enjoy working outdoors and are eager to learn about construction and maintenance, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful advertising campaigns in your community. With a commitment to employee development and a supportive work environment, you will be part of a team that values integrity and sustainability. If you're ready to climb to new heights in your career, this could be the perfect fit for you!

Benefits

120 hours of paid time off

12 paid company holidays

Ongoing professional development

Multiple medical plan options

401k plan with company match

Wellness program incentives

Short & long-term disability

Paid parental leave

Employee Stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• General knowledge of safety regulations and ability to use construction equipment.
• Required to complete OSHA 10-hour Construction course and possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Erect and dismantle billboard structures and maintain vegetation.
• Ensure safety regulations are followed and document installations.

Skills

Knowledge of DOT and OSHA regulations

Construction equipment operation

Electrical procedures

Documentation skills

Welding and torching equipment

Smartphone usage for job tasks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver's license

OSHA 10-hour Construction course

Preferred certifications: CDL/Non-CDL, Crane, Signal, Rigging

Tools

Construction and vegetation equipment

Welding equipment

Job description

Lamar Outdoor of Richmond
Richmond, VA 23236, USA

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 North Chesterfield, VA, is now hiring a full-time Operations crew member to help us bring outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in North Chesterfield, Virginia, and the surrounding areas.

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

Lamar Advertising has been named as a “Best Company to Work For” in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking. Check out these videos to learn more about Lamar:

• An hourly rate of $20/ 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
• 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

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.

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 perception, and peripheral vision), sitting less than 50%, standing, stooping, talking, turning, walking, and climbing (up to 200 feet).
• Nights spent traveling, away from home, 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 351,000 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:

• Handpainted 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.

We are committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices and use a number of innovative strategies to reduce our environmental impact. We are actively working to reduce our annual greenhouse gas emissions and are projecting a 70% decrease by 2026 as a result of our efforts.

Lamar is an EOE/AA: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Protected Veterans or any other State or Federally protected characteristic.