What are the responsibilities and job description for the Installer and Technician position at Lamar Advertising Company?
Job Summary:
This is an action-packed job that requires all training and equipment to start a full-time career as an Operations crew member. The role involves helping to bring outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Kenova, WV and surrounding areas.
The purpose of this entry-level, full-time position is to install and maintain billboards, including 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.
Key Responsibilities:
- Install and maintain billboards, including installation of advertisements, maintenance of structures, and the construction upkeep of billboard cosmetics.
- Work alongside the Operations team to prioritize the safety of yourself and others.
- Handle large advertisements printed on vinyl and ensure they are properly assembled to the billboard structure.
- 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.
- 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
- 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:
- 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
- CDL and Non-CDL licenses are a plus, but not required
- Construction and/or billboard installation experience a plus, but not required
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.
Nights spent away from home traveling are less than 10%.
On-call shifts may be required.
About Lamar Advertising Company:
Founded in 1902, Lamar Advertising Company is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in the world.
With over 351,000 displays across the United States and Canada, Lamar is dedicated to helping both local businesses and national brands reach broad audiences every day.
We 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities:
Lamar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
