Billboard Construction Crew Member

Did you know that all the billboards you see along the highway are built like a small erector set, connecting A to B to C? Billboard Construction Crew Members construct and maintain our billboard inventory, and that could be you if you like working outdoors. We provide on-the-job training and incentives for those that have construction and climbing experience. Our Lamar office in Los Angeles, California, is now hiring a full time Operations crew member to help us bring outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Los Angeles, CA, and the surrounding areas.

The purpose of this position is to install and maintain billboards, perform vegetation and structure maintenance, and erect and dismantle structures.

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What you can expect from us:

• A Monday - Friday, 3am -11:30am or Monday - Friday 11:30am - 8pm work schedule 
• An hourly range of $28 - $30 / 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
• Wellness program incentives such as medical plan premium holidays and HSA contributions 

What we're looking for in YOU:

• General knowledge of Lamar, Department of Transportation (DOT), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety regulations.
• Ability to safely use construction and vegetation equipment, in regards to the construction and maintenance of outdoor structures.
• Ability to safely use vegetation equipment, in regards to the maintenance of structures and Lamar building.
• General knowledge of electrical procedures and techniques.
• Working knowledge of fabrication skills and techniques.
• Ability to document installations, through photographs and written logs.
• Ability to safely use welding & torching equipment.
• Must be willing and able to learn how to use a smart phone for various job tasks.
• 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 vehicle.
• Skill in reading technical documents, such as blueprints and diagrams.
• Ability to climb heights and work at heights above ground safely.
• Skill in the practical applications of mathematics, in relation to construction and operations tasks.
• Skill in setting priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities. 

Education and experience:

• A high school diploma or Equivalent.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Successful completion of OSHA 10-hour Construction required
• Required certification: CDL and Crane 
• One additional certification is required, depending on location need: CDL/Non-CDL, Crane, Signal, Rigging, or LDD
• 3 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 & 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 recruiting@lamar.com.

A day in the life:

• Erect and dismantle billboard structures.
• Responsible for structure and vegetation maintenance, including painting, repairing walkways and trim, trimming trees, and cutting grass.
• Responsible for pre and post trip preparations, including folding and loading vinyl, completing trip documentations, and documenting vehicle and equipment maintenance.
• Ensure the shop and materials yard is clean and organized and old vinyl are stored for recycling.
• Responsible for basic electrical maintenance, such as replacing light bulb and fuses.
• Responsible for maintenance of SmartLink inventory, ensuring timely servicing and replacement of units as required, and utilizing the OutdoorLink dashboard for reporting and prioritizing service tasks.
• Attend safety meetings as required and adhere to all safety regulations.
• Responsible for taking completion photos for proof of performance.
• Installing and maintaining all Billboards.
• Remove and hang flexes, remove and hang vinyl’s, cut and prepare flexes and vinyl’s for installation, cut, prepare and install copy on Tri-Visions.
• Building and installing extensions.
• Maintain operation vehicles; maintain tools, equipment and machinery

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 at 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 (up to 200 feet).
• Nights spent traveling, away from home, are less than 10%
• On-call shifts may be required.

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. We are actively working to reduce our annual greenhouse gas emissions and are projecting a 70% decrease by 2026 as a result of our efforts.

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Salary : $28 - $30