Construction - Billboard Installer

Lamar Advertising Company; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 57,308,160 - 63,038,976; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Paid time off

Health insurance options

401(k) plan with company match

Career advancement opportunities

Comprehensive training program

Job summary

Lamar Advertising Company in Columbus, Ohio is seeking an Operations crew member to install and maintain billboards across Columbus and surrounding areas. Training and equipment are provided; this full-time role suits independent workers who can plan their day and manage schedules.

You will primarily work alone, performing installations, repairs, and safety checks, while documenting work and attending required safety meetings.

Qualifications

• Must work alone and manage work schedules effectively.
• English reading and speaking fluency required.
• Must be willing to work with others as needed.
• Basic computer skills including Internet navigation and Microsoft Word & Excel.
• Must comply with Lamar safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain all billboards.
• Remove/hang flexes and vinyls and install copy on Tri-Visions.
• Perform maintenance repairs and safety checks.
• Build/install extensions, cut brush/weeds, and conduct storm damage repairs.
• Use power/manual tools adhering to safety regulations.
• Attend safety meetings.
• Maintain vehicles, tools, equipment, and machinery.
• Take completion photos for proof of performance.

Skills

Independent worker

Safety awareness

English communication

Basic computer skills

Plan/manage schedules

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver’s license

OSHA 10-hour Construction

CDL/Non-CDL or Crane/Singal/Rigging/LDD cert

5 years ops experience in outdoor advertising/safety

Job description

Description

Would you like to see a different part of your city every day from a bird’s-eye view? Our Lamar office in Columbus, Ohio is now hiring a new Operations crew member to bring advertising campaigns to life for brands in Columbus, OH and surrounding areas. Training and equipment are provided. This is a full‑time opportunity for an independent worker who can plan their day and manage work schedules effectively.

The purpose of this position is to install and maintain billboards, including the installation of advertisements, the maintenance of structures, and the upkeep of billboard cosmetics. The job most often involves working alone.

Benefits

• A Monday‑Friday, 6:00 am – 2:30 pm work schedule
• Hourly rate $20–$22 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
• 120 hours paid time off that increases with tenure
• 12 paid company holidays, including President’s Day and Juneteenth
• Comprehensive 6‑week training program
• Career advancement opportunities
• Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs
• Multiple medical plan options and health savings account
• Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident coverage
• Short‑ and long‑term disability and paid parental leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Up to $1,200 value in employer‑paid HSA contributions and cash rewards for wellness program participation
• People‑first culture that invests in connection, community involvement, and transparency around employee feedback

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain all billboards
• Remove and hang flexes and vinyls, cut and prepare flexes and vinyls for installation, and install a copy on Tri‑Visions
• Perform maintenance repairs: tighten bolts, paint steel structures, repair trim and sign face parts, change light bulbs, assemble structures and faces when required
• Build and install extensions, cut brush/weeds, conduct storm damage repairs, perform minor electrical repairs, and sweep/clean workshop area
• Use power/manual tools while adhering to all safety regulations
• Attend safety meetings as required
• Maintain operation vehicles, tools, equipment, and machinery
• Take completion photos for proof of performance

Qualifications

• Must be able to work alone and manage work schedules effectively
• Good communication skills and fluency in speaking and reading English
• Must be willing to work and get along well with others
• Basic computer skills, including Internet navigation and Microsoft Word & Excel
• Ability to comply with Lamar safety standards while performing work
• Ability to work from ladders and carry ladders and/or other tools to the worksite from a 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 (DOT), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety regulations
• Ability to safely use construction equipment for outdoor structure construction and maintenance
• Ability to climb and work at heights safely
• Ability to document installations through photographs and written logs
• Skill in practical applications of mathematics related to construction and operations tasks
• Skill in setting priorities that accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Valid driver’s license is required
• OSHA 10‑hour Construction course completion is required
• One additional certification required (CDL/Non‑CDL, Crane, Signal, Rigging, or LDD)
• 5 years of operations experience in the outdoor advertising industry or equivalent experience in a safety‑related position is required, or some equivalent combination of education and experience

Assessment

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 [e-mail].

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Primary work environment is outdoors, requiring ability to work in adverse weather and climb to heights up to 200 ft.
• Physical demands include heavy lifting up to 100 pounds, extensive bending, pushing, reaching, seeing (reading, color distinction, acuity, depth perception, peripheral vision), standing, stooping, talking, turning, walking, driving, and climbing.
• Nights spent away from home traveling are less than 10%.
• On‑call shifts may be required.

EEO Statement

Lamar is an EEO/AA employer, including Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans, and any other State or Federally protected characteristic.

We do not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a work visa. Only candidates with U.S. work authorization not requiring sponsorship will be considered for employment.