Construction & Billboard Installer

Description
Would you like to see a different part of your city every day from a bird’s eye view? Our Lamar office in Albuquerque, New Mexico is now hiring a new Operations crew member to help us bring outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Albuquerque, NM 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 86% 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.

What You Can Expect From Us

A Monday - Friday 7am - 4pm work schedule
Hourly range of $18- $21.50, 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 30 day 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
Up to $1,200 value in employer-paid HSA contributions and cash rewards for engaging in our wellness program
A people-first culture that invests in connection, community involvement, and transparency around employee feedback

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

High school diploma or equivalent is required
Valid driver’s license is required
Completion of OSHA 10-hour Construction course required
Preferred certifications: 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

A Day In The Life

Installing and maintaining all billboards; removing and hanging flexes, vinyl, and other media, cutting and preparing materials, installing copy on Tri-Visions
Maintaining structures: tightening bolts, painting steel structures, repairing trim and various parts of the sign face and structure, changing light bulbs as needed, painting structures, assembling structures and faces when required
Building and installing extensions, cutting brush/weeds, conducting storm damage repairs, minor electrical repairs, and sweeping/cleaning workshop area
Using power/manual tools, must adhere to all safety regulations
Attending safety meetings as required
Maintaining operation vehicles, tools, equipment and machinery
Responsible for taking completion photos for proof of performance

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.
Physical demands 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 360,000 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

Legal & Company Information
Lamar is an EEO/AA employer including Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans, and any other State or Federally protected characteristic.

Lamar Advertising does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a work visa. Only candidates with U.S. work authorization not requiring sponsorship will be considered for employment.