General Laborer - Billboard Installer
Company: Lamar Advertising Company
Location: Abilene
Posted on: July 31, 2022
Job Description:
Would you like to see a different part of your city every day
from a bird s eye view? This job is action-packed, and we provide
all the training and equipment to start your full-time career. Our
Billboard Installers complete anywhere from 20 to 50 billboard
advertising installations per week. 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. Have you ever wondered how billboards are
installed? Check out this video ! Company Overview: Lamar
Advertising is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in
the world. Lamar offers advertisers a variety of advertising
formats, helping both local businesses and national brands stand
out from the competition. 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. We have been in
business over 100 years, and we have stayed true to our mission and
values. While Lamar is a large company, each office has its own
culture and family atmosphere, making employees feel connected both
locally and nationally. Want to hear more about Lamar? Check out
these videos:
- About Us
- Giving Back Program What you can expect from us:
- A comprehensive training/safety program
- An hourly rate of $15 - $16 / hour dependent on relevant
experience and qualifications
- Performance and certification based pay increases
- Career advancement, license attainment, and certification
opportunities
- Multiple medical plan options
- Dental and vision insurance
- 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with
tenure
- 401K plan with company contributions for participation
- Incentivized wellness program Position Purpose: 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. A Day in the Life: 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 this market is around 75 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! In this role you'll be expected
to:
- 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
- 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 What we're looking for in YOU:
- Willingness to work at heights up to 100 feet above the
ground
- Strong communication skills. Ability to speak and read English
fluently.
- Willingness to work and get along well with others
- Basic computer skills including Internet navigation and
Microsoft Word & Excel.
- Ability to work from ladders and to carry a ladder and/or other
tools to the worksite from vehicle.
- Working knowledge of electrical skills and techniques.
- Working knowledge of fabrication skills and techniques.
- Skill in reading technical documents, such as blueprints and
diagrams.
- General knowledge of Lamar, Department of Transportation (DOT),
and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety
regulations
- Ability to safely use construction equipment
- Ability to climb heights and work at heights above ground
safely
- Ability to document installations, through photographs and
written logs
- Skill in the practical applications of mathematics, in relation
to construction and operations tasks
- Skill in setting priorities that accurately reflect the
relative importance of job responsibilities Education and
Experience 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 75 ft. above
ground preferred
- Construction and/or billboard installation experience a plus,
but not required 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 to heights up to 75 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.
- Nights spent away from home traveling are less than 10%.
- On-call shifts may be required. Lamar is an EOE/AA:
Minorities/Females/Disabled/Protected Veterans or any other State
or Federally protected characteristic Disability
Self-Identification: When applying for a job with Lamar, you will
be asked to voluntarily self-identify whether you have a
disability. Please take a moment to watch this video for
clarification on why we're asking for this information! California
Residents - Lamar collects personal information in the ordinary
course of considering job applicants. This information may include,
for example, name, address, phone number and other contact
information, employment history and reference contact information,
and any other information provided by an applicant to Lamar. By
submitting an application, you consent to the use or sharing of
this personal information solely for the purpose of consideration
for employment by Lamar. Lamar will not sell this information.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with
DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other
manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they
have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the
pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have
access to the compensation information of other employees or
applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot
disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals
who do not otherwise have access to compensation information,
unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or
charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding,
hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the
employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor s legal duty to
furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Keywords: Lamar Advertising Company, Abilene , General Laborer - Billboard Installer, Professions , Abilene, Texas
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