Construction - Billboard Installer

Operations Crew Member

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 Lamar office in Knoxville, Tennessee is now hiring a new Operations crew member to help us bring outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Knoxville, TN and the 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.

A Monday-Friday 7 : 00am-3 : 30pm work schedule

An hourly range of $21 - $22 / 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

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!

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 :

Education and Experience Requirements :

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 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.

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 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.

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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.

Lamar is an EEO / AA employer including Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans, and any other State or Federally protected characteristic.

Please note : Lamar Advertising does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a work visa. Only candidates with U.S. work authorization not requiring sponsorship will be considered for employment.