Lead Sign Installer

TSAW; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

401K

PTO

Holiday pay

Job summary

Thomas Sign & Awning in Clearwater, FL designs, manufactures and installs signage and is seeking a reliable Lead Installer to join the team. The Lead Installer is responsible for installing signs and sign components such as sign cabinets, pylons, pole covers and other custom-made sign assemblies.

This role requires you to lead a crew, read technical drawings, and travel overnight occasionally. Workdays begin by 7am and you will handle tools, measure and cut materials, operate a crane, and ensure

Qualifications

• Must be able to lead a team and follow instructions.
• Able to read technical drawings and shop drawings.
• Willingness to travel overnight and start work by 7am.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and work outdoors in Florida.

Responsibilities

• Install signs and sign components including cabinets, pylons, pole covers and custom assemblies.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Lead a team to complete installations on schedule.
• Maintain neat appearance and ensure safety on-site.
• Solve installation challenges on various surfaces and materials.

Skills

Team leadership

Read drawings

Overnight travel

English reading

Lift 50 lbs

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Crane operation

Ladder work

Measuring/cutting

Job description

4590 118th Avenue N., Clearwater, FL, US

Lead Installer

Thomas Sign & Awning, an award-winning National Sign Company in Clearwater, FL designs, manufactures and installs illuminated and non-illuminated signage. Thomas Sign is searching for a reliable individual to join our team as a Lead Sign Installer.

The Lead Installer is responsible for the installation of signs and sign components such as sign cabinets, pylons, pole covers and other custom-made sign assemblies.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to work as a team leader
• Ability to read and understand technical and engineering drawings
• Must be able to work flexible hours with some overnight travel

Workday begins no later than 7am.

JOB SKILLS

• Use of hand tools
• Use of common power tools
• Able to use a shovel, or have auger experience, to dig holes for concrete footers
• Use of power operated truck mounted crane and ladder
• Able to accurately measure and cut metal, plastic, wire, fabric, etc.
• Able to assemble parts to form complete signs
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions in English and read shop drawings
• Basic electrical wiring knowledge and skills
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted
• Able to work outside in the Florida climate
• Able to climb ladders and work at heights
• Must be able work well with others in a team environment
• Maintain a neat and presentable appearance at all times.
• Ability to resolve unique installation problems involving any kind of wall surface, unusual pole covers, and the use of wood, stucco, plastic and other special sign materials

Ideal but not required

• Valid CDL License
• Willingness to obtain crane certification.

Additional skills beneficial to the sign trade

fabrication, plastic, vinyl, channel, or awnings, as well as self-motivation, leadership, and communication skills

***Pre-employment drug screen, driving record and background check required***

Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short & Long Term Disability
• 401K
• PTO
• Holiday Pay