General Labor - Advertising Installation

This job is action-packed, and we provide all the training and equipment to start your full-time career. Our Lamar office in Abilene, Texas is now hiring a new Operations crew member to help us bring outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Abilene, 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.
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. See our operations crew in action over on YouTube .

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An hourly range of $17 - $18/ hour, dependent on relevant experience and qualifications

• 12 paid company holidays, including President's Day and Juneteenth
• A comprehensive 90-day training program
• Multiple medical plan options and health savings account
• Short & long-term disability and paid parental leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 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.

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!
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
Maintain operation vehicles; maintain construction tools, equipment, and machinery
Take completion photos for proof of performance of installations
Ability to work alone and manage your work schedule effectively
Ability to speak and read English fluently.
Basic computer skills, including Internet navigation and Microsoft Word & Excel.
Working knowledge of electrical skills and techniques.
Skill in reading technical documents, such as blueprints and diagrams.
Ability to safely use construction equipment
Ability to document installations through photographs and written logs
Skill in the practical applications of mathematics, in relation to construction and operations tasks
A high school diploma or equivalent is required
CDL and Non-CDL licenses are a plus, but not required!
Construction and/or billboard installation experience is a plus, but not required
Upon submitting your application, you will be asked to complete an 8-15 minute personality assessment. Candidates with a disability in need of an accommodation to fulfill our application requirements should email Show email 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.
Nights spent away from home traveling are less than 10%.
On-call shifts may be required.
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.
Interstate logos
Transportation and airports
The largest network of digital billboards in the United States
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.
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