Lead Sign Installer

TSAW; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

PTO

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Thomas Sign & Awning, a Clearwater, FL-based national sign company, seeks a Lead Installer to lead field installs of signs and components.

The role requires reading technical drawings, operating hand and power tools, and sometimes overnight travel. Workdays start by 7am, and candidates must supervise a crew and work safely outdoors in Florida's climate.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Install signs and sign components such as sign cabinets, pylons, pole covers and other custom-made sign assemblies.
• Follow written and verbal instructions, read shop drawings, and ensure accurate measurements.
• Lead a field crew to complete installations safely and efficiently.
• Coordinate with customers and team to resolve site-specific installation challenges.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Crane operation

Read shop drawings

Electrical wiring

Lifting 50 lbs

Team leadership

Ladder access

Sign installation

Read English

Tools

Crane

Truck-mounted crane

Job description

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

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1787

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

• Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, 401K, PTO, Holiday Pay