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 Kenova, WV is now hiring a new Operations crew member to help us bring outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Kenova, West Virginia 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.

Lamar is a certified Great Place to Work, with 88%of employees in agreement. Lamar Advertising has also been named as a “Best Company to Work For” in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking.

Learn more about us on our officialCheck reviews and company updates on ourLearn more about our Great Place to Work certification.What you can expect from us:

A Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm work scheduleAn hourly rate of $17/ hour, dependent on relevant experience and qualifications120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure12 paid company holidays, including President's Day and JuneteenthA comprehensive training programCareer advancement opportunitiesOngoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potentialMultiple medical plan options and health savings accountHospital, Critical Illness, and Accident coverageShort & long-term disability and paid parental leaveEmployee Stock Purchase Plan401k plan with company matchUp to $1,200 value in employer-paid HSA contributions and cash rewards for engaging in our wellness programA people-first culture that invests in connection, community involvement, and transparency around employee feedbackWhat we are looking for in YOU:

Good communication skills. Ability to speak and read English fluentlyMust be willing to work and get along well with othersBasic computer skills including Internet navigation and Microsoft Word & ExcelAbility to comply with Lamar safety standards while performing workAbility to work from ladders and to carry a ladder and/or other tools to the worksite from vehicleWorking knowledge of electrical skills and techniquesWorking knowledge of fabrication skills and techniquesSkill in reading technical documents, such as blueprints and diagramsGeneral knowledge of Lamar, Department of Transportation (DOT), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety regulationsAbility to safely use construction equipment, in regards to the construction and maintenance of outdoor structuresAbility to climb heights and work at heights above ground safelyAbility to document installations, through photographs and written logsSkill in the practical applications of mathematics, in relation to construction and operations tasksSkill in setting priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilitiesEducation and experience:

A high school diploma or equivalent is requiredA valid driver’s license is requiredAbility to complete OSHA 10-hour Construction course requiredPreferred certifications, depending