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 Bridgeport, Connecticut, is now hiring a new Operations crew member to help us bring outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Bridgeport, CT and the surrounding areas.
The purpose of this entry-level, full-time position is to install and maintain billboards, including the 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.
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 adventureevery 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 official YouTube channel. Check reviews and company updates on our Glassdoor pageLearn more about our Great Place to Work certification. What you can expect from us:
A Monday-Thursday 6:30a-3:30p, and Friday 6:30a-10:30a work schedule An hourly range of $20 - 22/ 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 program Career advancement opportunitiesOngoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potentialMultiple medical plan options and health savings accountHospital, Critical Illness, and Accident coverage Short & 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 feedback. A Day in the Life:
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-VisionsBuild and install extensions on billboards, cut brush/weeds, conduct storm damage repairs and minor electrical repairs, and maintain a clean workshop areaUse power/manual tools while adhering to safety regulationsAttend installer and construction safety meetings as requiredMaintain operation vehicles; maintain construction tools, equipment, and machineryTake completion photos for proof of performance of installationsWhat we're looking for in YOU:
Ability to work alone and manage your work schedule effectivelyWillingness to work at heights up to 100 feet above the groundStrong communication skills. Ability to speak and read English fluently. Willingness to work and get along well with othersBasic computer skills, including Internet navigation and Microsoft Word & Excel. 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 regulationsAbility to safely use construction equipmentAbility 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 that accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilitiesEducation and Experience Requirements:
A high school diploma or equivalent is requiredA valid driver's license is required. Ability to complete OSHA 10-hour Construction cou.
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