Lead Sign Installer

Job Summary

Lead Sign Installer

The Lead Sign Installer must be knowledgeable in installing all sign types from ADA/braille to 100ft pylon signs. The Lead Sign Installer is also our single point of communication for issues that occur on the field. The individual must be able to effectively communicate solutions with our customers and escalate barriers to our operations team. The Lead Sign Installer will also be responsible for giving direction and guidance to the sign install team prioritizing safety and ethics at all times. The Lead Sign Installer must have adequate sign manufacturing and installation experience to be able to safely install complex signs and communicate effectively to our operations team. The candidate must also have experience with high voltage wiring, welding, and crane operation.

Primary Responsibilities

• Minimum of 3 years of sign installation and fabrication experience required
• Class B (or greater) Driver’s license required. Clean DMV record required
• Crane operation experience required. License or certification is preferred
• Ability to read prints/drawings, accurately measure and cut: metal, plastic, and low/high voltage wiring
• Experienced in digging holes for concrete footing and working with the city for inspection
• Knowledge in mounting, wiring, and servicing neon transformers and fluorescent ballasts
• Technical ability to modify cabinets or raceways on-site if required.
• Proficient in MIG and Stick Welding – also experience use of hand or power tools
• Experienced in resolving unique installation challenges involving all types of wall surfaces, and unusual pole covers and also has the ability to use wood, stucco, plastic, and other special sign materials
• Technical ability to mount channel letters on sign cabinets or raceways and also mount or stretch flexible faces on site.
• Additional requirements include other sign trades such as fabrication, plastic vinyl, channel letters, or awnings
• The ability to read & interpret drawings, blueprints, and schematics is required
• Actively participates in Lean and 5S initiatives
• Maintains the highest ethical standards and effectively communicates to team members
• Performs other duties as required

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Class B (or greater) Driver’s license required. Clean DMV record required
• Crane operation experience required. License or certification is preferred
• A minimum of three years of Sign Industry install experience required
• Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities
• Must have the ability to formulate solutions and resolve issues in a timely manner
• Excellent communication skills and is self-motivated with leadership skills
• Excellent customer services skills and ability to build effective cross-functional partnerships
• Must be well organized, detail-oriented and have the ability to multi-task
• Ability to implement creative ideas for continuous improvement
• Open to working overtime or weekends when required

Preferred Qualifications

• Sign industry install experience is highly preferred
• The ability to interpret sign drawings/prints is a plus
• Bilingual (Spanish / English) is a plus

Competencies

• Demonstrate ability in the Signs competencies: customer focus, ethics, and values, problem-solving, integrity and trust, functional/technical skills, listening, action-oriented, composure and values diversity
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $31.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Sign industry install experience is highly preferred: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Class B Driver’s license required. Clean DMV record (Required)

Work Location: One location