Construction - Billboard Installer

The Kansas City, Missouri office of Lamar Advertising is now hiring a new Installation Crew Member to install and maintain billboards, including the installation of advertisements, maintenance of structures, and the upkeep of billboard cosmetics in Kansas City, MO, and the surrounding areas. This position most often works as part of an installation crew.

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What you can expect from us:

• A Monday-Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm work schedule 
• An hourly range of $21 - $23 / hour dependent on relevant experience and qualifications
• 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure
• 12 paid company holidays including Presidents 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
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401K plan with company contributions for participation 
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness program incentives such as medical plan premium holidays and HSA contributions

What we are looking for in YOU:

• Previous experience working at heights up to 200 ft. above ground preferred
• Ability to work from ladders and to carry a ladder and/or other tools to the worksite from the vehicle.
• Working knowledge of electrical skills and techniques.
• Working knowledge of fabrication skills and techniques.
• Ability to safely use construction equipment, in regards to the construction and maintenance of outdoor structures.

Other skills and abilities:

• Good communication skills with the ability to speak and read English fluently.
• Must be willing to work and get along well with others
• Basic computer skills including Internet navigation and Microsoft Word & Excel
• Ability to comply with Lamar safety standards while performing work.
• 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 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 concerning construction and operations tasks.
• Skill in setting priorities that accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities.

Education and experience:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Ability to complete OSHA 10-hour Construction course required
• Preferred certifications, depending on location need: CDL/Non-CDL, Crane, Signal, Rigging, or LDD
• Previous experience working at heights up to 200 ft. above ground preferred
• Or some equivalent combination of education and experience

Please note: Upon submitting your application, you will be asked to complete an 8-15 minute personality assessment. This assessment compares your professional soft skills to the skills required for success in this role. Please answer honestly; this is not a test! Not completing this assessment could result in disqualification from consideration for this position. 

Candidates with a disability in need of an accommodation to fulfill our application requirements should email applicantassistance@lamar.com.

A Day in the Life as a Billboard Installer:

• Installing and maintaining all billboards 
• Remove and hang flexes, remove and hang vinyl, cut and prepare flexes and vinyls for installation, cut, prepare, and install a copy on Tri-Visions •
• Maintain structures-repairs include but are not limited to tightening bolts, painting steel structures, repairing trim and various parts of the sign face and structure, changing light bulbs as needed, painting structures, assemble structures and faces when required. 
• Building and installing extensions, cutting brush/weeds, conducting storm damage repairs, minor electrical repairs, and sweeping/cleaning workshop area. 
• Use of power/manual tools must adhere to all safety regulations.
• Attend safety meetings as required. 
• Maintain operation vehicles; maintain tools, equipment, and machinery.
• Responsible for taking completion photos for proof of performance.
• Responsible for pre and post-trip preparations, including folding and loading vinyl, completing trip documentation, and documenting vehicle and equipment maintenance. 
• Ensure the shop and materials yard are clean and organized and old vinyl is stored for recycling.

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.

Who we are:

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 provide ad space through:

• Billboards
• Interstate logos
• Handpainted murals
• Transportation and airports
• The largest network of digital billboards in the United States
  
  

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.

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.

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