Construction - Billboard Installer

Lamar Advertising; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate $18/hour

120 hours PTO

12 paid holidays

Medical plan options

401k with company match

HSA contributions

Stock Purchase Plan

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Lamar Advertising Company in Laredo, TX is hiring for an Installer to join the Operations team. This full-time, on-site role focuses on installing and maintaining billboards, handling vinyls and sign faces, and ensuring safety on site.

Expect to work with the Operations crew, use power tools, and climb structures up to 200 ft as needed. Training is provided; OSHA 10-hour and safety briefings are part of the process.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• OSHA 10-hour Construction course required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• CDL and non-CDL licenses are a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Remove and hang flexes and vinyls on billboards and prepare for installation.
• Build and install extensions; perform repairs and maintain sign faces and structures.
• Use power/manual tools following safety regulations; attend safety meetings as required.
• Maintain operation vehicles and construction tools; document installations with photos.

Skills

Work independently

Height work at heights

English fluency

Basic computer skills (MS Word & Excel

Team player

Communications skills

Safety awareness

Able to read blueprints/diagrams

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

OSHA 10-hour Construction course

Job description

Lamar Outdoor of Laredo
LAREDO, TX 78046, USA

• On-site
• Operations
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: CONST006940

Description

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

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

Lamar is a certifiedGreat Place to Work, with88%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.

• An hourly rate of $18/ hour
• 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
• 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.

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 (DOT), 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 is 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.

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

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 to heights up to 200 ft.
• The physical demands for this position include heavy lifting (up to 100 pounds), extensive bending, pushing, reaching, seeing (with a focus on reading, color distinction, acuity, depth perception, and peripheral vision), sitting less than 50% of the time, standing, stooping, talking, turning, walking, driving, and climbing.
• Nights spent away from home traveling 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 360,000 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. While Lamar is a large company, each office has its own culture and family atmosphere, making employees feel connected both locally and nationally.

We are committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices and use a number of innovative strategies to reduce our environmental impact.

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

Please note:Lamar Advertising does 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.

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