Billboard Installation Technician
Company: Lamar Advertising Company
Location: Westland
Posted on: July 29, 2022
Job Description:
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
provideall training and equipment to start your full time career.
Our Billboard Installers complete anywhere from 20 to 50 billboard
advertising installations per week. Our Lamar office in Westland,
Michigan, is now hiring a new Operations crew member to help us
bring outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Detroit,
MI and the surrounding areas. Have you ever wondered how billboards
are installed? Check out this video ! Company Overview: Lamar
Advertising is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in
the world. Lamar offers advertisers a variety of advertising
formats, helping both local businesses and national brands stand
out from the competition. 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. We have been in
business over 100 years, and we have stayed true to our mission and
values. While Lamar is a large company, each office has its own
culture and family atmosphere, making employees feel connected both
locally and nationally. Want to hear more about Lamar? Check out
these videos:
- About Us
- Giving Back Program Benefits Overview: We offer a competitive
and comprehensive compensation & benefits package for all Full time
employees. Some of our benefit offerings include, but are not
limited to, multiple medical plan options, dental and vision
insurance, paid vacation/sick time, 401K plan, and incentivized
wellness programs. Compensation Overview: The hourly rate for this
position is $19 - $23/hour, dependent on relevant experience and
qualifications. We provide performance-based wage increases.
Position Purpose: The purpose of this entry level, full time
position is to install and maintain billboards, including
installation of advertisements, maintenance of structures, and the
construction upkeep of billboard cosmetics. This entry level, full
time position most often works as part of an installation crew.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Installing and maintaining all Billboards
- Remove and hang flexes from billboards, remove and hang vinyls,
cut and prepare flexes and vinyls for installation, cut, prepare
and install copy on Tri-Visions
- Maintain construction structures-repairs including but not
limited to: tightening bolts, painting steel structures, repairing
trim and various parts of the billboard sign face and structure,
change light bulbs as needed, paint structures, assemble structures
and faces when required.
- Building and installing extensions on billboards, cutting
brush/weeds, conduct storm damage repairs, minor electrical
repairs, and sweeping/cleaning workshop area.
- Use power/manual tools, must adhere to all safety
regulations.
- Attend installer and construction safety meetings as
required.
- Maintain operation vehicles; maintain construction tools,
equipment and machinery.
- Responsible for taking completion photos for proof of
performance of installation. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Requirements:
- 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 Requirements:
- 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,
Crane
- Previous experience working at heights up to 120 ft. above
ground preferred
- Construction and/or billboard installation experience a plus,
but not required 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 120 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. Lamar is an EOE/AA:
Minorities/Females/Disabled/Protected Veterans or any other State
or Federally protected characteristic Disability
Self-Identification: When applying for a job with Lamar, you will
be asked to voluntarily self-identify whether you have a
disability. Please take a moment to watch this video for
clarification on why we're asking for this information! California
Residents - Lamar collects personal information in the ordinary
course of considering job applicants. This information may include,
for example, name, address, phone number and other contact
information, employment history and reference contact information,
and any other information provided by an applicant to Lamar. By
submitting an application, you consent to the use or sharing of
this personal information solely for the purpose of consideration
for employment by Lamar. Lamar will not sell this information.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with
DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other
manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they
have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the
pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have
access to the compensation information of other employees or
applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot
disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals
who do not otherwise have access to compensation information,
unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or
charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding,
hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the
employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to
furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Keywords: Lamar Advertising Company, Westland , Billboard Installation Technician, Engineering , Westland, Michigan
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