Operations Manager

Operations Manager – Tulsa, OK Our Lamar office in Tulsa, Oklahoma is hiring a safety‐oriented, front‑line Operations Manager to lead a fast‑paced operations team. The Operations Manager manages the operations crew, maintains safe structures, equipment, and shop, and motivates the team through positive leadership and hands‑on training. Responsibilities Manage and educate the operations crew, maintaining safe structures, equipment, and shop. Maintain safety program, host monthly safety meetings, ensure crew wears correct safety clothing and equipment, and perform monthly safety observations. Oversee maintenance and appearance of structures and Lamar owned properties, ensuring advertisements are installed correctly, vegetation is maintained, and structures are properly maintained and upgraded. Manage major construction projects, negotiating with subcontractors/vendors, purchasing materials, interacting with lessor, etc. Oversee expenses and ensure the operations department remains within budget, tracking inventory. Plan daily duties and routes for the operations crew, routing schedules based on installation and maintenance needs. Install and maintain billboards when required. Qualifications Skills and experience: Working knowledge of personal computers, including Microsoft Office suite. Skill in setting priorities, establishing rapport, encouraging individuals, listening perceptively, mediating between parties. Teamwork, collaboration, maintaining good working relationships. Managing, organizing objectives, delegating responsibility, training, evaluating subordinate effectiveness, and administering necessary discipline. Detailed knowledge of building and dismantling structures, installing/uninstalling advertisements, electrical upkeep, vegetation maintenance, OSHA, DOT, federal and state safety regulations. Understanding and operating within a set budget. Knowledge of the inventory/market and obstacles of each structure. Ability to drive safely in a company vehicle. Education and experience: High school diploma required. Valid driver’s license required. 3years of Operations experience in the outdoor advertising industry or equivalent safety‑related position required. 1‑3years of supervisory experience required. Recommendation from Area Field Manager, Territory Manager, or Regional Manager required. Preferred certifications: CDL, Crane, Signal, Rigging, or LDD. A one‑year certificate or training from a college or technical school in welding, construction, electrical, or related field preferred. OSHA safety certification preferred. Benefits Monday‑Friday 7:00am‑3:30pm work schedule. First‑year earning potential of $70,000–$80,000 / year (including bonus opportunities). 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure. 12 paid company holidays, including President’s day and Juneteenth. 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. Wellness program incentives such as medical plan premium holidays and HSA contributions. Physical Demands and Work Environment Primary work environment: office, shop, outdoors. Moderate to heavy lifting (up to 100lb), pushing, reaching, seeing, sitting Night trips EEO Statement Lamar is an EEO/AA employer including Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans, and any other State or Federally protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr 6AM City, LLC