Billboard Installation Technician

Job Description

Job 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 help us bring advertising campaigns to life for brands in Columbus, OH and the surrounding areas. We provide training & equipment for you to start your career in this action-packed job. If you are comfortable working independently and planning your day, we have a full-time opportunity for you!

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. 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 certified  Great Place to Work , with 88%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.

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What you can expect from us:

• A Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm work schedule 
• An hourly range of $20 - $22/ 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
• A comprehensive 6-week training program 
• Career advancement opportunities
• 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

What we're looking for in YOU:

• Must be able to work alone and manage work schedule effectively
• Good communication skills. Ability to speak and read English fluently
• 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 to carry a ladder 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, in regard to the construction and maintenance of outdoor structures
• 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:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required
• A valid driver’s license is required
• Successful completion of OSHA 10-hour Construction course required
• One additional certification is required, depending on location need: 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

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 View email address on ziprecruiter.com.   

A day in the life:

• Installing and maintaining all Billboards
• Remove and hang flexes, remove and hang vinyls, cut and prepare flexes and vinyls for installation, cut, prepare, and install a copy on Tri-Visions
• Maintain structures-repairs include but are not limited to: tightening bolts, painting steel structures, repairing trim and various parts of the sign face and structure, changing light bulbs as needed, painting structures, assembling structures and faces when required
• Building and installing extensions, cutting brush/weeds, conducting storm damage repairs, minor electrical repairs, and sweeping/cleaning workshop area
• Use power/manual tools, must adhere to all safety regulations
• Attend safety meetings as required
• Maintain operation vehicles; maintain tools, equipment, and machinery
• 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 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:

• Billboards
• Interstate logos
• 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. Please click here to learn more about Lamar's green initiatives.

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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