What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Labor position at Lamar Advertising Company?
Action-packed Job Opportunity
This full-time position as an Operations crew member is now available at our Lamar office in Huntington, West Virginia.
We are seeking a new team member to help us bring outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Kenova, WV and the surrounding areas.
The purpose of this entry-level position is to install and maintain billboards, including installation of advertisements, maintenance of structures, and construction upkeep of billboard cosmetics.
Why Choose Lamar?
Lamar Advertising has been named as a Best Company to Work For in U.S. News & World Reports annual ranking.
We offer a range of benefits, including:
- A Mon-Fri, 8a-5p work schedule
- An hourly range of $17/hour with potential salary increases based on experience and certifications
- 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure
- 12 paid company holidays
- A comprehensive 6-week training program
- 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 & long-term disability and paid parental leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 401k plan with company match
- Wellness program incentives
A Day in the Life
As an Installer, you can expect to work alongside the Operations team to install and maintain billboards while prioritizing safety.
Installation includes handling large advertisements printed on vinyl and ensuring they are properly assembled to the billboard structure.
Maintenance of 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.
Job Responsibilities
- Remove and hang flexes from billboards, remove and hang vinyls, cut and prepare flexes and vinyls for installation
- Build and install extensions on billboards, cut brush/weeds, conduct storm damage repairs and minor electrical repairs
- Use power/manual tools while adhering to safety regulations
- Attend installer and construction safety meetings as required
- Maintain operation vehicles; maintain construction tools, equipment, and machinery
- Take completion photos for proof of performance of installations
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required
- A valid driver's license is required
- Ability to complete OSHA 10-hour Construction course required
- CDL and Non-CDL licenses are a plus but not required
- Previous experience working at heights up to 200 ft. above ground preferred
Salary : $17
