Billboard Installation Technician

Would you like to see a different part of your city every day from a bird ’s-eye view?

Our Lamar office in Ocala, Florida is now hiring a new Operations crew member to help us bring outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Ocala, FL, and surrounding areas. This job is action-packed, and we provide all the training and equipment to start your career in the outdoor advertising industry.

The purpose of this position is to install and maintain billboards, including the installation of advertisements, maintenance of structures, and the upkeep of billboard cosmetics. This position most often works as part of an installation crew.

Why Lamar?

Want a career that takes you above the everyday? As part of Lamar’s billboard construction and operations crew, you’ll experience the city from a bird’s-eye view while building and maintaining the structures that keep communities informed. Join a team that values safety, teamwork, and adventure—every single day.

See our operations crew in action over on YouTube

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What you can expect from us:

A Monday-Friday 7a-4p work schedule An hourly range of

$20 - $23 / 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

What we are looking for in YOU:

Good communication skills. 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

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, in regards to the construction and maintenance of outdoor structures

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 which 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 [email protected] .

A day in the life:

Installing and maintaining all Billboards

Installing and maintaining all Billboards

Remove and hang flexes, remove and hang vinyl’s, cut and prepare flexes and vinyl’s for installation, cut, prepare and install copy on Tri-Visions

Maintain structures-repairs include but not limited to: tightening bolts, painting steel